ARTS / CULTURE & LEISURE
Forging a legend
By AFP Published: Apr 26, 2021 06:28 PM
Alber Elbaz Photo: ICAlber Elbaz, the fashion designer whose playful designs transformed the storied French house Lanvin into an industry darling before his shock ouster in 2015, has died aged 59 after a battle with COVID-19, the Richemont luxury group said Sunday. It was with shock and enormous sadness that I heard of Alber s sudden passing, Richemont chairman Johann Rupert said in a statement.
The veteran fashion journalist Suzy Menkes, citing Rupert in an Instagram post, said Elbaz has left this world after a three-week struggle with COVID[-19].
A company spokeswoman confirmed Elbaz had died from COVID-19 on Saturday, but would not confirm reports that he was being treated at the American Hospital in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies from COVID-19 at 59
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Fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies from coronavirus aged 59
The designer, who recently launched his own AZ Factory label, died from Covid-19, reported the Guardian newspaper.
Elbaz one of industry s most beloved figures Alber had a richly deserved reputation as one of the industry s brightest and most beloved figures, said Richemont chairman Johann Rupert. It was a great privilege watching Alber in his last endeavour as he worked to realise his dreams of smart fashion that cares , Rupert added. His inclusive vision of fashion made women feel beautiful and comfortable by blending traditional craftsmanship with technology – highly innovative projects which sought to redefine the industry.