Lanvin Paris Fashion Week S/S 2013
After the extraordinary s/s 2013 fashion show and its final walk, Alber Elbaz thought that the audience would allow him just to humbly bow and go backstage. On the contrary, the energetic applause from the fashion world brought him back under the spotlight and he once again proved to be a true showman.
Like each Lanvin presentation is not an ordinary one (let’s not forget when the last time Elbaz sang Que Sera Sera), and so the clothes are always very exquisite and far from simple design. This time, on the threshold of the second decade at the helm of this fashion house, the designer opted for some decontructed pieces – the little black dress and tuxedo suit in many variations. Trousers are mainly high-waisted and more relaxed, while the tuxedo jackets are kimono-inspired. Next season’s rhetorical question: Who needs the button fastening system when there is an obi-belt with a bow?
When it comes to the shape, the square is the dominant form and rounded edges were avoided as much as possible. Monochromatic frocks are decorated and secured with a row of bows at the side. Asymmetry is very important for the upcoming season, and because of that many garments feature one sleeve (with pointed or puffy shoulders), slits and uneven hems. Two column dresses with printed sculptures of a naked female body (censored from the waist down, of course) came to steal the show and probably only the bravest will dare to wear them. These two models were up to the task!
Black swimsuits appeared twice – once in the way you would usually wear it and a second time in an unconventional combination with trousers.
And just when the large part of the collection went down the catwalk and we thought that this would be a black and white line-up, outfits in one or two hues began to follow one another. Silk pieces in royal purple, teal, bordeaux, magenta and yellow together were the unstoppable dance of colors, saved for the strong finale. Although there were no recognizable jewel-hued fabrics, the same feeling was created with jumpsuits embroidered with metal sequins.
Despite some innovations, we are glad that it took us just one single glance to notice that the Lanvin’s creative concept was retained. Perhaps those distinguishable trademarks refreshed with new details make this brand so timeless.
