Lanvin’s not immune to following along with a trend (these shoes are holographic, of course), but I’m continually impressed by often much the French brand finds ways to march to the beat of its own drummer when it comes time to make a shoe. The obvious thing to do with the Lanvin Pink Holographic Pumps would have been to turn them into a single-sole, pointed-toe stiletto, but that’s not what Lanvin opted to do. Read More…
Six months ago, Lanvin announced that it would be getting really serious about its bag and shoe lines for Spring 2013. I’ve waited patiently to see exactly what Alber Elbaz & Co. meant be that, and at least in the shoe department, it seems as though it means a big leap toward modernity. Designs like the Lanvin Pointy Toe Python Pump show no signs of the brand’s old-world French flare; instead, the Elbaz’s penchant for sleek lines has been couple with a heavy dose of modernity. Read More…
One of my favorite modern fashion tricks is the mixing of unexpected materials. For me, it all started with Fendi’s brilliant silk-and-lucite platforms several years ago. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time mixing textures in my own wardrobe – leather and lace, denim and chiffon, suede and satin. It’s an almost no-fail way to look luxurious and but together a modern, stylish outfit. Read More…
Based on the Lanvin Grosgrain-Trimmed Elaphe Pumps, I’d wager that no, in fact, there is not. Lanvin is the loveliest of them all. Read More…
Lanvin Watersnake Wooden Wedges, $1150 via Net-a-Porter
Ever since Chanel showed clogs for Spring 2010 (that seems so long ago now!), wood-soled shoes have experienced an enormous fashion revival. In fact, I can barely think of a brand that hasn’t experimented with the construction (maybe Alexander Wang?), and designers have expanded on the idea to include towering, 70s-inspired wedges a la the Lanvin Watersnake Wooden Wedge. Read More…
Lanvin Chain and Fringe T Strap Sandals, $1598 via Neiman Marcus
I just don’t know any more, you guys. I just don’t know! It seems like everywhere I look, another brand that is usually totally reliable is letting me down in some unforeseen way. PurseBlog readers already know about my problems with Balenciaga and Proenza Schouler, but now the (apparently contagious) case of the uggs has hit the Lanvin shoe department. Read More…
Images via Vogue.com
Like Balenciaga, Lanvin is one of those shoe collection that I almost don’t feel the need to review. Alber Elbaz has constructed a very strong narrative for himself during his tenure at Lanvin, and I feel as though we’re all well-acquainted with the woman who buys his shoes and inhabits his aesthetic world. She’s a lucky lady indeed. Read More…
Lanvin Colorblock Satin Pump, $790 via Neiman Marcus
Maybe it’s the shiny, happy Fall 2011 campaign video influencing me, but I can’t help but feel cheerful about Lanvin. Alber Elbaz does some of the best work in the industry, as I’ve tried to convince all of you of in the past, and one hallmark of his very French work is very delicate, very subtle frayed edges. Read More…
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