The designer hit digital screens on Wednesday, hosting a 30-minute talk show, and sitting for a Q&A session to mark the launch of his debut AZ Factory collection on Net-a-porter.

His start-up, AZ Factory, aims to innovate in distribution, communication and inclusivity.

The dresses that Alber Elbaz unveiled after a five-year absence are very chic — and very him.

His AZ Factory will unveil entertainment and fashions for sale on Net-a-porter.com and Farfetch.com.

AZ Factory is on the official couture schedule for Jan. 26 at 8 p.m.

The designer has set late January 2021 for his return to the fashion scene.

Laurent Malecaze joins Paris-based AZfashion from The Webster in New York.

The designer collaborated with French fashion chain Gerard Darel.

The sale organized by Laurence Benaïm will include a chair designed by Hedi Slimane, and sketches by Giorgio Armani and Alber Elbaz.

Nicky Hilton-Rothschild, Maria Sharapova, Jacquemus, Alexa Chung, Kate Bosworth, Peter Dundas, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Valentino have made donations to the online event.

“We’re one big, dysfunctional family, but still a family,” said Alber Elbaz.

The designer has always had a strong sense of empathy for women and is generous with advice .

The fashion designer delivered an invigorating speech on Wednesday at the Parsons Paris benefit.

Alber Elbaz, Marc Jacobs, Michèle Lamy, Thom Browne and Giancarlo Giammetti were among those named.

The Paris-based designer and former creative director of Lanvin had been absent from the couture calendar since 2016.