Lanvin Lovin'

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I love Lanvin, I really do. I love Lucas Ossendrijver (designer) too, it's true. The ads are phenomenal but I can't help but wonder what happens when you're not skinny. What happens if you're not Alban Blondiaux (the model)? Will it look just as good when it's not windy? So many questions!

I love the fluidity and the proportions of his pieces. I love the jacket within the jacket; how he's able to make heavy layers into sheer pieces. But I definitely am convinced that if I don't walk fast with at least some wind, the clothes will look droopy on me. So for all those out there where there's wind blowing, put on some Lanvin and walk on the street so the wind can accentuate your figure. If you're fat, I suggest getting something twice your size. Actually, if you're fat I recommend not trying it because you'll probably sweat and the clothes will just stick. I still love you though and so will Ossendrijver.

Impulse Thoughts

UN.
With Lanvin Spring 2008 having great praise for the grecian, flightly and airy collection last season that everyone adored, and also praised by many buyers of chain stores, be sure to keep a look out to who will piggy-back ride to boost some profits.
Deux.
For Balenciaga Spring 2008, Nicholas Ghesquiere, designer, raised the bar and shone the light on structure. There's definatley a push towards what is new, what is the future. It's interesting to see the insights that will either support Ghesquiere's outlook or inject the market with a new "ooh la la."
Trois.
Spring was flower power raised to the max, or in mathematical connotation, flower^infinity. However, it wasn't just regular flowers but more artistic inspired flower prints. They were suggestive but the petals weren't defined. Will the "flower prints" be carried over to fall?
Quatre.
Spring of art-inspired things, a big trend for Spring 2008 was paint-splattered textiles like the dresses from Dolce & Gabbana 2008.

Basically, keep a look out for those who will mimic the top houses' designs and construction in the spring, and keep a look out for the innovative new leaders. There's been a huge injection of new talents and reincarnation of houses, like Bill Blass. There's also new designers taking over notorious houses, like Valentino and its new artistic creator Alessandra Facchinetti. Fall is definately a season of changes, big changes. There's a lot of things going on in regard to changes not within the fashion industry but in the economy. I'll be sure to highlight what I see the best I can. Stay tune and do look out for huge changes!!

Lanvin Spring/Summer 2008

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Do I even need to say anything? The colors are amazing. The way the dresses are depicted are amazing. It's like a high fashion still shot of the movie 300. I love it. Olga Shere's complexion was also a good choice to highlight the colors of the dress too. I love Lanvin and Elbaz.

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Mix-N-Match; Lavin Karan

Is it me or when I mix these two pieces, the detailed full skirt from Donna Karen and Lanvin's voluminous petal Lanvin top, it looks like a Carolina Herrera outfit? Heh. I love the Lavin silk flower top because it's so light looking. Even though a shoulder is bare, the top still radiates class. It comes close to even possibly replacing the white button up blouse/shirt. I could see someone from Vogue wearing this to work nonchalantly. I love how the look looks easy and effortless. The floral pattern on the skirt reference the floral fringe of the top. I instantly love the skirt when I first saw it and as I was going through Lanvin, I saw how they went well with each other. This look also accentuates feminity since the volumes of the skirt and the top highlights the cinch of the waist.

One rule to remember when trying to look effortless is to look clean, which means light colors. Sometimes, if you're wearing two pieces (instead of a dress) and you want to stand out and look effortless and airy, just throw on a new pair of white shirt or a bottom that is white (white skirt, white pants, white jeans). (Please note, there's a difference between neon colors and light saturated colors). And when wearing a light piece, like something white or light, bright yellow, one do one piece. Two pieces of the same color is too much, which is fine if you're looking for attention since your parents didn't give you any when you were little. Just remember it's negative attention.

Simple Examples(please note these are literal, of course there are exceptions):
1. Black top+black bottom+x=good outfit
x=white shoes and/or white belt and/or white pearls

2. neon yellow skirt+neon yellow top=GROSS
neon yellow skirt+white lanvin top=Better

3. pastel yellow bottom+pastel yellow=Sounds Gross
pastel yellow bottom+White button up blouse+pair of louboutin heels=Spring 2008

Rule of thumb to playing safe is to always have one piece that stands out to highlight it self, and to highlight the pieces that it's popping out from. Unless you're Parisian and into that dark, broody monotone. If you choose to do that(monotone), make sure there's One piece that pops out whether it is through the cut, or pattern.

Example:
Black jeans+black jacket+black louboutin+??=good outfit
??= black satin socks or satin shirt(black jacket goes over) or black button up shirt with tuxedo fringe going down
Example below...

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Collections: Lanvin Women Spring/Summer 2008, Donna Karan Women Spring/Summer 2008

Lanvin Spring/Summer 2008

I love Lanvin Spring. The colors are amazing. They remind me of sea creatures. Albert Elbaz is one of my favorite designers right now. I think what makes him great is his weight so he always has this ideal, romanticized idea of what a woman should look and feel like and it shows.

Model: Olga Sherer
Source: Lanvin.com