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Designer Alber Elbaz Dies of Covid-19, Aged 59

The former Lanvin creative director’s death comes shortly after he launched a new venture, AZ Factory, with Richemont.
Alber Elbaz. Getty Images.

Alber Elbaz, the designer best known for his star turn leading couture house Lanvin, died Saturday in Paris from Covid-19. He was 59 years old.

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