Alber Elbaz: Love Brings Love

The designer Alber Elbaz, who passed away from Covid-19, was the most significant person in the fashion industry lost to the pandemic. A memorial fashion show was held in Paris Fashion Week, with 44 designers creating dresses for Alber's team at AZ Factory. The book includes texts written by Alber, sketches by 44 designers, and completed dresses. The show honored Alber's memory with reverence and affection from the international fashion community.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Alber Elbaz, a renowned designer, passed away on April 24, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. He held the position of artistic director at the House of Lanvin from 2001 to 2016, leaving a significant impact on the fashion community. Unfortunately, he became one of the many casualties of the pandemic.

To commemorate Alber Elbaz's life and work, a special event called "Love Brings Love" took place during Paris Fashion Week on October 5, 2021. This event was a unique celebration of Alber's legacy, featuring 44 designers from nearly all the French and Italian maisons. These designers created dresses for a memorial fashion show, the first collaborative one ever held in Paris.

Out of the over 70 looks showcased, thirty were posthumously executed by Alber's team at AZ Factory. The international fashion community came together in mourning and remembrance, showing a reverence and affection reserved only for someone so universally and genuinely loved.

The book "Love Brings Love" is divided into three parts. The first part includes texts written by Alber prior to his passing, providing insight into his thoughts and artistic vision. The second part showcases a sequence of sketches created by 44 designers/maisons, including renowned names such as Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Comme des Garcons, Giambattista Valli, Gucci, John Paul Gaultier, Rick Owens, Valentino, and many more. These sketches offer a visual representation of how Alber's friends and peers saw him and how they intimately honored his memory with their own work. The third part presents a section of completed dresses, including those designed by Alber himself. These dresses are showcased on matte coated stock, further emphasizing the artistic and collaborative nature of the event.

Overall, "Love Brings Love" serves as a testament to Alber Elbaz's extraordinary talent and the profound impact he had on the fashion industry. It is a beautiful tribute to his life and work, showcasing the love and admiration he received from his friends and peers. The event remains a memorable moment in the recent history of fashion, reminding us of the power of love and creativity in times of loss.

Dimension: 292 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847872794