Lanvin
Designer: Alber Elbaz

• “Had a distinctly retro look with plenty of nipped-in waists, full skirts, belted jackets and fur.” [AFP]
• “Lanvin’s message was clear–the 20th century is the story of feminine glamor. Could this be the start of the fightback of ladylike style?” [AP]
• “Whether it’s the simple pieces, the flashiest accouterments, or an infusion of nature, this collection will have everyone buzzing.” [Daily Front Row]
• “If ever a show–or indeed clothes–could sum up sheer happiness, then this was it.” [ELLEuk.com]
• “In the melee of streamlined clothes or just a simple black lace dress, there were constant reminders of feminine beauty.” [International Herald Tribune]
• “Alber Elbaz was all over the place at Lanvin. There was no theme or through-line in his show on Thursday night. Why, the jumbled format of the show was like something from the past. It was marvelous.” [On The Runway/The New York Times]
• “This was a collection that walked the delicate line between masculine and feminine with perfect ease.” [POPSUGAR Fashion]
• “In anybody else’s hands, this could have been something of a mess; in Alber Elbaz’s, it felt like freedom and fun.” [Style.com]
• It was a tour de force of variety, encompassing in its accomplishment, a collection that makes warring terms like ‘minimal’ and ‘maximal’ seem plain silly.” [Vogue.com]
• “The overall message wasn’t as cohesive as we have seen before (last season it was all about squares and the season before about a big birthday bash), but that was actually the point.” [Vogue.com UK]
• “A one-armed Lanvin fur stole? Mais oui!” [Wmagazine.com]
• “This show was as emotional as it was dazzling.” [WWD]

Photos: Imaxtree