WITH only 40 days to create his collection, Olivier Lapidus showed at Paris Fashion week as the new creative director of Lanvin. Expectations were high for Lapidus, after the departure from two other creative directors since 2015.
The show began with some signature looks straight from the Lanvin archives, including tulle, cigarette pants and flats, bows and woven jacquards. Then came cocktail dresses, and delicate backless tops, with pleated skirts.
Followed by cocoon-styled coats, and tuxedo jackets. Paired with sheer camisoles, all falling into a palette of black, white, pinks and blues. Then came logos, all across dresses and skirts and neck-scarves, which proved that Lapidus is planning on taking the usually non-commercial fashion house in a new direction.
The collection was a wonderful representation of the Lanvin woman. There was skin to be shown, while also high-neck cocktail dresses, and more reserved black gowns. Lapidus added his own touch with the accessories, including white bug-eyed sunglasses and gladiator-type platform sandals.
Lapidus’ new wave at Lanvin surely was handed a lot of pressure, but Lapidus still managed to reach the goal of creating a new Lanvin. This Lanvin still had all the good about the old Lanvin, but with more newness and more appeal to millennials.
by Jessica Graham