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Alber Elbaz Skypes Into Lanvin Spring 2013 Campaign Video
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Here's the Adorable Alber Elbaz Skype Video Everyone's Talking About

An actual maelstrom kept Alber Elbaz from participating in Lanvin's Spring 2013 campaign shoot, so he joined in on all the fun via Skype.
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An actual maelstrom kept Alber Elbaz from participating in Lanvin's Spring 2013 campaign shoot, so he joined in on all the fun via Skype.

Hurricane Sandy and back-to-back fittings in Paris kept Elbaz from flying to New York when Steven Meisel shot the ads, according to WWD. So the creative director made a video call to oversee the proceedings that pops up in the middle of the campaign film. "It's almost like being in New York without flying," he says, later adding that "the perspective is just sick."

Sick indeed — Meisel created a dreamy landscape (with models including Karlie Kloss, Saskia de Brauw, and Daria Strokous) so beautiful that even Elbaz couldn't help but ooh and aah over the pictures. "It's divine," he says. "I feel I'm in a dream. I feel I'm in a cloud." A look at the beautiful cloud below.

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Alber Elbaz Lancome Collaboration Video
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Ooh La La: Alber Elbaz's First Cosmetics Collection Is on the Way

For his very first foray into makeup, Alber Elbaz has teamed up with Lancome to produce a line of cosmetics that will debut globally on June 15.
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For his very first foray into makeup, Alber Elbaz has teamed up with Lancome to produce a line of cosmetics that will debut globally on June 15.

"Alber Elbaz is, without a doubt, one of the world's most influential fashion designers," said Lancome International president Youcef Nabi. "His sense of luxury, his vision of femininity and that hint of audacity resonate perfectly with the new values of the Maison Lancome."

Lancome announced the collection on Monday by posting a teaser video created by Elbaz and Pascal Dangin of Box Studios to its YouTube page. In it, illustrated women sitting in the front row of what appears to be a fashion show are seen greeting each other, sending text messages, and cheering in delight for an unseen something coming down the runway. But what will the collaboration look like? That might not be known until the next video.

Lancome and Lanvin's Alber Elbaz Collection | Video
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A First Look at Lancome's Collaboration With Lanvin's Alber Elbaz

Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz is lending his whimsical touch to Lancome for a playful makeup collection.
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Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz is lending his whimsical touch to Lancome for a playful makeup collection. "His sense of luxury, his vision of femininity and that hint of audacity resonate perfectly with the new values of the Maison Lancome," Youcef Nabi, Lancome International president, told WWD. "We are extremely proud and happy that, with us, he is set to channel his universe in the world of makeup for the very first time."

To get the fashion and beauty world excited for this colorful collaboration, Elbaz created a 15-second animated teaser. There are plenty of vibrant eye shadows, nail lacquers, and lipsticks featured throughout the video, so expect to see some purple, blue, pink, and red in the collection that launches in June.

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Alber Elbaz Talks About Emma Stone (Interview)
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Alber Elbaz Talks Emma Stone, Award Season, and New Year's Resolutions

We joined the style crowd at NYC's Waldorf Astoria last night to celebrate the YMA FSF Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Awards Dinner.
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We joined the style crowd at NYC's Waldorf Astoria last night to celebrate the YMA FSF Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Awards Dinner. There, fashion world veterans gathered to toast the industry's rising talent — and raise money for a worthy cause. Among the guest list's heavy hitters, Alber Elbaz was presented with the prestigious 50th Anniversary Geoffrey Beene Fashion Impact Award. We were fortunate enough to snag some time with the night's big honoree: the man behind Lanvin, Emma Stone's gorgeous award season dresses, and that signature bow tie (which, he confessed, he doesn't know how to tie — he wore an elastic one!). As if we couldn't adore the ever-dapper Alber any more, he charmed with details about award season, his dear friend Emma, and upcoming projects.
FabSugar: Award season is just around the corner. Are there any plans to maybe help out Emma Stone or design for any of the other leading ladies on the carpet?
Alber Elbaz: Maybe! You know, we are trying. We met few people, I mean, we'll see. Till they don't come out of the limousine with a dress we never know if it's going to happen, so I'm so superstitious and never talk about it, and I think I give them the privacy and the choice also to try different designers, to try different dresses, and to end up deciding [on] what they really feel like having.

FS: Well, we loved Emma Stone's moment at the Golden Globes last year; can you tell me a little bit about your relationship?
AE: And she actually wore last night for a premiere for her new movie, a dress we've made. Emma is a great friend, and I love her, and I think she's so talented and so wonderful and she's such a good daughter to her mother and she's such a good actress. I think she has it all, and I wish her all the best.

FS: Do you have any New Year's resolutions?
AE: To lose weight . . . [laughs]

For more from our favorite bow-tie-clad designer, just keep reading.

Lanvin Spring 2013 Runway | Video
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Lanvin Spring '13 Is the Definition of Parisian Chic

If we had only two words to describe the Lanvin Spring 2013 collection, it would be "Parisian chic."
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If we had only two words to describe the Lanvin Spring 2013 collection, it would be "Parisian chic." Fortunately, we certainly have more to say on the subject, and here goes. The label's designer, Alber Elbaz, honed in on the tailored perfection of both the tuxedo pantsuit and the quintessential LBD. Thus, we were treated to an arsenal of black and white pieces, in asymmetrical cuts, cropped silhouettes, and deep-V necklines — an effort that produced a sensual, yet strong, result. And for those that crave Elbaz's signature jewel tones, not to fear, there's something (very special, we might add) in there for you, too. Click play to see the Lanvin Spring '13 show in full, and tell us which look is your favorite in the comments!

Lanvin Spring 2013 Show Review (Video)
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Get the Tuxedo-Inspired (and Jewel-Toned) Scoop on Lanvin Spring '13

Our style director Noria Morales is on the scene at Lanvin's Spring '13 show.
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Our style director Noria Morales is on the scene at Lanvin's Spring '13 show. Held at the École des Beaux-Arts, in its glass-domed courtyard, the "party" started before the first look even hit the runway. With macarons, tea sandwiches, and Champagne being passed, the vibe was nothing short of celebratory. But of course, the real celebration had everything to do with the gorgeous clothes, from black-and-white tuxedo-inspired pieces to designer Alber Elbaz's signature jewel-toned wares — we've got another beautiful Lanvin lineup to covet. Get the full scoop in today's Fab Flash.

Lanvin Spring 2013 | Runway
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Lanvin Spring 2013

Back to black: that seemed to be the message Alber Elbaz was sending at the beginning of his Spring 2013 show for Lanvin.
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Lanvin Spring 2013 | Runway

Back to black: that seemed to be the message Alber Elbaz was sending at the beginning of his Spring 2013 show for Lanvin. After a decade of tastefully decorated jewel-tone dresses, what could be fresher than a few strong-shouldered suits (all the cool kids in Paris are doing them) and sexy, skin-baring frocks and shirts?

The black pieces weren't basic, though. Many referenced the '80s with shoulder pads and nodded to menswear with a variety of lapels — one jacket combined a black satin shawl-collar lapel on the left and a white and black notch lapel on the right.

With other black pieces, decorations came like an avalanche. Sequins and rhinestones adorned a selection of pants, jackets, and shirts toward the middle of the show, and these gave way to much simpler pieces in black and white. But by the end of the show, Elbaz was back to his old tricks, featuring lighthearted dresses in a rainbow of hues. If the colors there were similar to what we've seen from this house in the past, the cuts were new, less fussy, and more geometric. It was the perfect way to blend where Lanvin has been with where Lanvin is going.

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Lanvin Spring 2013 | Pictures
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Lanvin Spring 2013

It seemed the cloudy Paris skies cleared for Lanvin, and on this Friday night at 8PM, L'Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Artes, one of the gazillion gorgeous buildings in Paris a center for classic French art, was lit up against a navy sky and a bright full moon.
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Lanvin Spring 2013 | Pictures

It seemed the cloudy Paris skies cleared for Lanvin, and on this Friday night at 8PM, L'Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Artes, one of the gazillion gorgeous buildings in Paris a center for classic French art, was lit up against a navy sky and a bright full moon. It was the perfect setting for one of the most fun shows of Paris Fashion Week. Why? Because Alber Elbaz and team know how to make a show feel like a party. The runway, a pretty raw setup of scaffolding, bleacher seats, and a metal raised runway, dominated a gigantic glass-domed, tiled courtyard that featured Greco-Roman statues in each corner of the space. It was an interesting dichotomy of classic and beautiful and industrial. Everything else was cushy — literally the bleachers were covered in cushions, and tuxedo-clad waiters served macarons, tea sandwiches, and champagne in floral-painted glasses. It was a high-energy crowd that included the great Catherine Deneuve and the always chic Rachel Zoe. Now to the show: it opened with a series of black and white tuxedo-inspired looks. It was high glamour, one of the highlights being a heavily-embellished jumpsuit worn by Kristen McMenamy, whose gray, almost white hair fell past her waist. The show closed in jewel tones, with structured apron dresses that tied on the side. There was a distinct Japanese reference, but it was done subtly, via obi belts and kimono-ish shapes. I don't know that I would call the collection zen — rather, it was fun and sexy, like the asymmetric swimsuit worn with slouchy pants and heels, or the dresses that tied loosely on the side to reveal a hint of skin. There was also plenty to admire in the accessories department; thanks to the raised runway, everyone got to see the dangerously high irridescent platform ankle-strap heels and the little purses that resembled both girly perfume bottles and a tiny cartoon bomb. Overall, it was a superbly fun show with plenty of Parisian glamour for all.

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Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane Stir Competition in Paris Design
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Alber Elbaz "Loves" the Competition From Hedi Slimane and Raf Simons

Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane have widely been regarded as rivals thanks to the timing of their appointments at Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, respectively, but how will these newcomers challenge other, more established designers in Paris?
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Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane have widely been regarded as rivals thanks to the timing of their appointments at Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, respectively, but how will these newcomers challenge other, more established designers in Paris?

"I think it's something that a lot of people are feeling and thinking about, and I love competition because it moves me forward," said Alber Elbaz during a preview of Lanvin's Spring 2013 show. "You know, I'm not a jealous person. I'm only jealous of people who can eat and don't gain weight. It motivates all of us to work harder and find solutions."

Ron Frasch, chief merchandising officer of Saks Fifth Avenue, put a finer point on how Simons and Slimane will force other designers to push their own boundaries.

"Everyone's going to be looking not to be outshone," he said. "You're talking about supercompetitive designers. Believe me, they're going to want to up their game."

Related: Alber Elbaz Is Glad Designers Don't Hate Each Other Anymore

Lanvin Creates Bubblegum Macarons For Laduree
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Perfect Pairing: Lanvin Creates Macarons With Ladurée

Around the time editors and buyers alight on Paris Fashion Week, Lanvin will introduce a special box of bubblegum-flavored macarons at Ladurée.
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Lanvin Creates Bubblegum Macarons For Laduree

Around the time editors and buyers alight on Paris Fashion Week, Lanvin will introduce a special box of bubblegum-flavored macarons at Ladurée.

Alber Elbaz himself created doodles for the box the confections will be sold in, which captures the playfulness of women of all ages enjoying the sweets.

Real women will have to wait until Sept. 25 to buy the multicolored confections in Paris. Ladurée's stores in New York, Great Britain, and Japan will start selling them on Sept. 28. The rest of the world will have to wait until Oct. 1 to savor the treats.

For now, a look at the whimsical packaging here in the gallery.

Photo courtesy of Ladurée.

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