LANVIN FALL 2016

LANVIN FALL 2016

Lanvin's Fall 2016 collection was steeped in 80s glam, powerhouse connotations. The design team behind the collection did their best to emulate former designer Alber Elbaz's adept craftsmanship but fell flat with several ill fitting garments making their way onto the runway. Some key features of Lanvin's DNA remained apparent with sensual satins and rich brocades very much in attendance, with a dash of masculinity thrown into the mix. 

The show opened with a boxy, oversized, quilted tuxedo jacket in the shade of ice silver. A matching, sculptural, midi skirt featured undulating flounces bouncing with every stride the model made on the runway. A court shoe cross bootie, let's say 'courtie' was the footwear of choice with details including a pointed toe and a diamond cut-out across the breadth of the foot.

A structured bronze brocade, intarsia, plunging, asymmetrical peplum blouse featured bouffant sleeves and deep decolletage. Languid, peach velvet trousers accompanied the blouse. Collarbone grazing crystal drop chandelier earrings were statement making to say the least. A metal, restrictive choker in burnished gold oozed with tribal qualities. 

An ostentatious, plush fox fur coat starred in sea foam green tinged with butterscotch accents. A sumptuously soft vanilla leather belt attenuated the waist and cascaded to under the knee cap. Almond toe, lace up, leather boots were a covetable addition. A muted turquoise leather satchel concluded the ensemble which brimmed with consummate class.

Flash trash dominated on a high shine, metallic gold, trench coat. A patent, vanilla, waist cincher featured an Art Deco inspired gold strip centrepiece. A scalloped, crystal encrusted choker and thread drop earrings accessorised the deluxe number.

An eveningwear dress evoking Old Hollywood glam comprised of a mauve rose collage bodice consisting of satin, lace and brocade pieces which worked effortlessly when teamed to a diaphanous, crystal pleat, full lavender skirt. A luxurious fudge and mint flecked stole graced one shoulder falling elegantly to the elbow.

Dark romance played a role on a cropped navy and muted sage, brocade bolero jacket. A delicate, ebony, transparent, high neck, lace, long sleeve blouse screamed of femininity. A midnight, intarsia brocade, fish tail, midi skirt exuded uppercrust elegance. A sapphire fur stole concluded the look. 

Kaitlin Aas modelled a charming satin mini dress. Details included black and silver lace bishop sleeves conjuring Gothic glam, high neck scalloped bib and a dark slate blue liquid mini skirt. A pistachio lace panel trailed from above the knee to the mid calf offering a modest silhouette for cocktail hour.

Given Lanvin's hefty pricetag the current design team will need to up the ante in precision tailoring to continue accommodating for the affluent, fashion savvy woman.

By Courtney Jones.