Alber Elbaz, the creative director of Lanvin, never stops repeating that the source of inspiration, which the designer is guided by before working at another collection, often has little to do with the final result. Full story

Critics are trying to classify all fashion designers as pessimists and optimists. But Albert Elbaz is definitely a realist. He says he always sincerely tries to understand what women need to get out of fashion – dresses, pants suits, blouses, coats. We don’t go to parties and high profile dinners every day. Full story