The Contour of Luxury Spring/Summer 2020 Issue | Page 401
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Creative Director
TRIGERE
Franklin Benjamin Elman resides between Montréal and Europe, shuttling frequently to
Milan, Paris and London. A native of Montréal, Canada, he is a graduate of the Rhode Island
School of Design. Shortly after graduation, he relocated to Europe where he acquired a
strong formation in fashion and accessory design and founded a notable collection of
luxury footwear under the eponymous label ‘Elman’. Over the past 18 years, Elman has
worked as a design director and creative consultant for a series of design houses including
Dior, Costume National, Jil Sander and Rick Owens. His work has been featured in American
Vogue, Vogue Italia, Paris Vogue, W, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Elle among others.
Elman’s designs for Trigère have been worn by some of the worlds most stylishly iconic
women, including Kate Moss, Winona Ryder, Sarah Jessica Parker and Giovanna Battaglia
Engelbert.