"Lucious Lanvin"

"Can we introduce some dream into daytime?" That was the question Alber Elbaz posed for himself when he began designing pre-fall, and judging by today's informal runway show, the answer is bien sûr. Yes, there were some straightforward looks—a three-piece gray flannel suit and a black denim trench worn over a washed leather cargo vest and skirt—but for the most part, Elbaz took his inspiration from the "leopard lady." A real Frenchwoman that the designer and his cohorts often see in Paris, she is by all accounts never without a leopard coat even at the height of summer. Her more-is-more aesthetic informed the collection's mix-and-match animal prints, the patchworked and collaged furs, and the bijou-bedazzled tops and skirts, all of which were accessorized with scads of necklaces, lacy stockings, and foulards. As fantasies go, it's a seductive one, but is there a danger it won't play in reality? Not really—all a Lanvin girl need do is peel away the layers until she finds the one item that her wardrobe isn't complete without. (style.com)

It really doesn't get much better than this......I always look forward to Lanvin's collections, as I know that the designs will always be exquisite from head to toe. Alber Elbaz really knows "his woman," what she likes and what works for her. From accessories to clothing, the designs are absolutely impeccable. From stunning golds and metallics to muted grays and eye-popping reds this collection has it all. Love to Lanvin.