ISRAELI fashion designer Alber Elbaz has died from coronavirus at the age of 59.
The France-based creative director, known mostly for his work at French fashion houses Lanvin And Yves Saint-Lauren, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2021.
Who was Alber Elbaz?
Alber Elbaz was an Israeli fashion designer and the founder of Richemont-backed label AZ Factory.
He was formerly the creative director of Lanvin in Paris from 2001 until 2015.
He also served stints at a number of other lauded fashion houses including Geoffrey Beene, Guy Laroche and Yves Saint Laurent.
What was Alber Elbaz’s net worth?
The fashion designer’s net worth is estimated between $1million and $5million.
Back in October 2015, he announced that he had been let go from his position at Lanvin.
He was awarded €10m in compensation from Lanvin’s parent company, Jeanne Lanvin SA.
Had Alber Elbaz been vaccinated against Covid-19?
According to the Times of Israel, Elbaz was infected with the South African COVID variant despite being fully vaccinated.
Alber died aged 59 after a battle with Covid-19, the Richemont luxury group said Sunday.
Richemont chairman Johann Rupert said in a statement:”It was with shock and enormous sadness that I heard of Alber’s sudden passing.
“Alber had a richly deserved reputation as one of the industry’s brightest and most beloved figures.
“I was always taken by his intelligence, sensitivity, generosity and unbridled creativity.
“He was a man of exceptional warmth and talent, and his singular vision, sense of beauty and empathy leave an indelible impression.”
