Lanvin Pre Fall 2013

Lanvin Pre Fall 2013

Alber Elbaz's latest offering was a presentation of meticulously refined garments in a throng of grandiose fabrics. Haphazardous prints ruled the collection without a glimpse of tumult to be detected.

Janice Alida opened the show in a Dalmatian leopard print fabric blouson teamed with analogous cigarette leg trouser. Chrome, minimalistic cuffs encapsulated Alida's wrists. A cascading, geometric, chrome neck plate was a covet worthy item. A generously proportioned calfskin envelope clutch in considerable sized leopard print was a swank annexation that completed the look.

The collection had hints of country and equestrian aesthetics with connotations of Hermes and Ralph Lauren. Black, cashmere, blanket wraps and ponchos were paired with ribbed, charcoal knitwear. Black jersey leggings featured reinforced thigh stitching and panelling. Juliana Schurig stood statuesquely in a rich chocolate, fringed, full length blanket wrap teamed with mahogany, round toe, platform, under the knee reptilian boot.

A statement making pony skin zebra print coat featured black leather cuffs.

The cocktail dress of the collection was of true Lanvin style. A satin bandeau with colossal bow back detail paired with tweed charcoal adjoining pencil skirt.

Tweed featured predominantly on a sculptural coat with sateen torso detail and peak shoulder.

A palatial black fur gilet was married with silk sateen stilt trouser featuring daisy embellishment and matching tunic.

A leather, balloon sleeved jacket gathered around the waist, this was twinned with a high waisted waxed leather skirt, black turtleneck and elbow length gloves ruching models forearms.

The presentation closed with a deep vermilion, sweet heart neckline, knee length dress. Key specifics included decorative centre sternum flower and raw tweed seams, a chic, effortless addition.

Accessories comprised of extravagant costume jewellery including silver and gold chunky chain choker, black velvet ribbon woven throughout, centrepiece consisted of a metallic flower pendant. A profusion of layered oversized link necklaces and flower brooches were on offer. A knockout Tigers eye jewelled choker featured strips of silk suspended from models necks. A burnt paprika, snakeskin obi belt was a dapper accession. A navy, ethereal minaudiere was punctuated with crystal encrusted amethyst and rose quartz.

By Courtney Jones.