Lanvin x H&M Men’s
As if the mere notion of Alber Elbaz designing a fast-fashion collection wasn’t enough to tantalize the senses, having previewed the Lanvin men’s pieces–and tried a lot of it on–I can say without a doubt that the men’s wear is top notch. My favorite piece? The $249 double breasted topcoat. It feels rich, looks rich … Continue reading “Lanvin x H&M Men’s”
Louis Vuitton Spring 2011
If Marc Jacobs’ spring collection was all about camp meets boredom infused with Parisian-cum-Orientalism excess, the bags were surprisingly tame. The focus was clearly on evening, what with the handheld shapes and long-strapped mini bags–mostly in bright colors with tassels and nary a monogram in sight. Vuitton’s handbag business is LVMH’s cash cow; here’s hoping … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Spring 2011”
Hermès Spring 2011
Let’s just say Christophe Lemaire has A LOT to live up to. The newly-appointed Hermès designer succeeds Jean Paul Gaultier, whose last show on Tuesday was pure magic, and I, for one, will be scrutinizing the accessories he develops under his much younger watch. He’s a deejay, so perhaps a flat Birkin to hold records … Continue reading “Hermès Spring 2011”
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2011
What else speaks more to sea than the bikini? Swimsuit shapes and cover-ups led the charnge in Massimiliano Giornetti’s spring collection at Ferragamo, inspired by Romy Schneider in 1969’s sexy “La Piscine.” A mosaic of sun-kissed Tuscan colors in a sophisticated palette, ranging from sage and jade to malachite and lemonade, made the pieces pleasing … Continue reading “Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2011”
Bottega Veneta Spring 2011
A simple statement of sophisticated casualness, but one that spoke volumes in conveying Tomas Maier’s direction for spring. Bypassing convoluted shapes and difficult-to-navigate hemlines, this Bottega Veneta collection, save for the billowing jersey dresses that whispered barefoot walks on the beach, pushed forward the idea of wearing easy, elegant and understandable day clothes. With its … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Spring 2011”