- Israeli fashion designer, his life partner is Alex Koo who worked for Lanvin.
- After being ousted by Lanvin he pivoted to non-clothing design including a collaboration with Tod's on shoes; a Converse sneaker; a limited-edition makeup line with Lancôme; a range of travel bags and accessories with LeSportsac, and a fragrance with French perfumer Frédéric Malle.
- Was recruited by Ralph Toledano to helm Guy Laroche in Paris in 1996 which in turn led to his succeeding couture legend Yves Saint Laurent at the helm of Rive Gauche ready-to-wear in 1998.
- From 2001 to 2015, he was responsible for the rejuvenation of fashion house Lanvin.
- After leaving YSL he did one season with Krizia in Milan.
- Meryl Streep accepted her Oscar for best actress in 2012 for "The Iron Lady" wearing a draped, gold lame gown by Elbaz. Other celebrity fans included Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve, Kate Moss, Uma Thurman, Julianne Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- In 2020 he launched AZ Factory in a joint venture with Compagnie Financière Richemont.
- Began his fashion design career at a bridal firm in New York be securing a position at Geoffrey Beene, working as his senior assistant for seven years.
- He was the son of Alberta and Meyer Elbaz. His family were Moroccan Jews.
- In the wake of Gucci Group's takeover of YSL he was fired. Tom Ford was his successor.
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