Alber Elbaz intention child-like hands float above the

child-like hands float above the often-feathered poof

shaking his hand

Matoaka or Flower Between Two Streams

she happily seeks nests where she can peck about peacefully

Sometimes world events leave us speechless

Alber Elbaz intention child-like hands float above theThe news that designer Alber Elbaz left couture house Lanvin and might go to Dior was shocking and full of speculation. I decided to do Alber's portrait a week before the news, as I admire his designs and spirit. The news simply gave me the image. I grew up with the Lanvin story, Arpege was my Grandmother's favorite perfume. Alber's round shape, which is so much a part of his character, echoed both the bottle of Lanvin's signature scent and also the