LOL: Humor Chic by aleXsandro Palombo

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

“RollingKarl, Alber Elbaz and Karl Lagerfeld” by aleXsandro Palombo, a foretaste of the annual Humor Chic book.

Alber Elbaz May Take Over Chanel

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Soon enough, Karl Lagerfeld will step down at Chanel (or die) and he will have to be replaced. Rumor has it, that Alber Elbaz (designer for Lanvin) might replace him.

RUNWAY: Lanvin Fall 2010 Menswear Collection

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Designers Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver, of Lanvin’s Fall 2010 menswear collection, got a little daring with their most recent collection but kept up with what they do best: coats. Zip-off sleeve leather jackets, boiled wool frocks, drape collared coats and many a trench are in our midst. With other eye catching pieces, like the primary color soled oxfords and burnout velvet pullover, make this collection an excellent decade transition for Lanvin.

Alber Elbaz Adds Stylist to Resume

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz will style an editorial for an upcoming issue of Vogue Brazil.

QUOTABLE: ALBER ELBAZ WANTS MORE TAILORS

Edited by FashionIndie

“Do you know anyone who wants to be a seamstress? Do you know anyone who wants to be a tailor?” he asked. “I don’t either. But I do know many people who want to be models, and not only models, but supermodels. This is the game today: Be famous, and do it really, really fast.”

Barbie Gets Dressed for an AIDS and Breast Cancer Charity

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

A designer Barbie auction with bids starting at $250 for AIDS and breast cancer charities will take place in New York at Jeffrey’s during Fashion Week!

Christophe Decarnin of Balmain, Chrsitopher Kane, Proenza Schouler, Rick Owens, Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and another 295 designers each dressed a Jason Wu Barbie doll with their signature pieces.

Lanvin’s Next Collection Inspired by Glenn Close

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Alber Elbaz, designer of Lanvin, is such a fan of Glenn Close’s character on Damages, he’s basing a new Lanvin capsule collection on her featuring power suits with Italian tailoring for pre-spring.

The New Lanvin Store Opens In London. We Got Picts!!!

Edited by Saynt

I’m truly in like with this brand lately. Alber is totally my new fashion nerd now that Marc is all toned, tanned and towing around the fiance. I think his understanding of women is phenomenal and his ability to craft such beautiful pieces season after season is impressive to say the least. Well his new London shop is open and it’s filled with all the needed Lanvin a girly could want including wedding dresses which Alber joked we’re perfect for women walking down the isle a third or fourth time. More pictures below… enjoysies.

QUOTABLES: Alber Elbaz Can’t Seem to Keep Momma Happy

Edited by Saynt

“I dress women. I don’t undress them — unfortunately. My mother would be happy if I did.” Alber the comedian talking shop at the opening of Lanvin’s first London store.

QUOTEABLE: Alber Elbaz Thinks He’s Fat. We Agree.

Edited by Saynt

“I am overweight, so I am very, very aware of what to show and what not to show, and I am sure there is a huge link with being an overweight designer and the work I do. My fantasy is to be skinny.”

Read the rest of Alber Elbaz Worries About His Weight, Never Thinks His Work Is Good Enough, HERE