“When I was either 7 or 8 years old, I did a sketch every day of my tea...” — Alber Elbaz Quote

“When I was either 7 or 8 years old, I did a sketch every day of my teacher and what she wore. At the end of the year, I gave her the sketchbook. For me, the sketching of dresses was about fantasy and dreams.”

“Fashion doesn't look good only on models; it can look good on different people of different ages and different body shapes.”

“Our logo for Lanvin is a mother and a daughter. I've always said, 'It's not a lion, and it's not a horse. It's a mother and a daughter.' I find the logo very emotional.”

“Ever since I was young I was dressing myself; trying everything from FUBU jerseys in fourth grade to dresses. I even wore a girl's skirt from Target that looks like a kilt.”

“I love to be comfortable and I'm obsessed with dresses!”

“Hair pieces and head dresses have always been something that's been part of my culture.”