Alber Elbaz's Lanvin book goes on sale Alber Elbaz has today released his first book after 10 years at the helm of Lanvin. He's been in charge of Lanvin, creatively speaking, for 10 years, and to celebrate this milestone, Alber Elbaz has today released his first book: Alber Elbaz, Lanvin , co-authored by Pascal Dangin and Shelly Verthime. The limited edition monograph runs to 688 pages and charts the birth of one Lanvin collection, from blank page to catwalk finale. Readers can expect a rare insight into Alber's world to see the master at work courtesy of hundreds of beautiful photos by But Sou Lai. Such love has been bestowed upon this book that even the cover is handmade from a web of silk and gilded edges. IN PICTURES: 10 years of dream dresses by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Of course, such luxury doesn't come cheap. Alber Elbaz, Lanvin will set you back 320 euros - a relatively small price to pay for avid fans of both the label and the man himself. Aber Elbaz, Lanvin is published by Steidldangin; lanvin.com . 'Alber Elbaz, Lanvin' co-authored by Pascal Dangin and Shelly Verthime.