187 Quotes by Alber Elbaz

I'd rather be relevant than cool.

I think that if you want to pass emotion, you have to write a letter. Emotions do not pass in SMS or in e-mail.

H&M approached us to collaborate, and see if we could translate the dream we created at Lanvin to a wider audience, not just a dress for less. I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public. This has been an exceptional exercise, where two companies at opposite poles can work together because we share the same philosophy of bringing joy and beauty to men and women around the world.

The whole season thing is nonsense. It's either beautiful or it isn't. That's something I really learned when I started collecting dresses.

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.

My dream is to be a doctor. I'm almost working in a laboratory, because I'm trying new techniques, new directions and fabrics, new weaving.

If it’s not edible, it’s not food. If it’s not wearable, it’s not fashion.

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

I think 'modesty' is a beautiful word today - and a beautiful attitude.