Is Alber Elbaz collaborating with Uniqlo?

By

Chenu Alexis

Translated by
Benjamin Fitzgerald

Published
Jul 22, 2016

Dismissed only a few months ago by Lanvin, the designer could be signing a collaboration with the Japanese firm, according to WWD. A new fast fashion partnership, following in the footsteps of Christophe Lemaire, Jil Sander and Inès de la Fressange.

While the owner of Uniqlo, Fast Retailing, and Elbaz himself, have failed to comment on the claims, the news doesn't come as a surprise, considering Uniqlo's collaborative history.

Several possibilities could be in the works, from a one-time collaboration -- as seen with Jil Sander, Inès de la Fressange and Carine Roitfeld -- to one like the "extended collaboration" with Christophe Lemaire.

The Lemaire-Uniqlo partnership was consolidated in June, when the firm named Lemaire artistic director of a new research and development centre and a new apparel line: Uniqlo YU Line.