Alber Elbaz resigns from Lanvin

Designer, Alber Elbaz and Lanvin “have ended their collaboration”, confirmed a spokesperson for the brand, terminating Elbaz’s 14-year tenure as Creative Director at the French fashion house. “At this time of my departure from Lanvin on the decision of the company’s majority shareholder, I wish to express my gratitude and warm thoughts to all those who have worked with me passionately on the revival of Lanvin over the last 14 years; express my  affection to all my wonderful colleagues in the Lanvin ateliers who accompanied me, and who enriched and supported my work,” Alber wrote in his statement. “Together we have met the creative challenge presented by Lanvin and have restored its radiance and have returned it to its rightful position among France’s absolute luxury fashion houses,” he concluedes