Paris Fashion Week Minute: Lanvin and Balmain Spring/Summer 2013--Pics + Runway Videos!

Paris Fashion Week Minute: Lanvin and Balmain Spring/Summer 2013--Pics + Runway Videos!

Oversized Jewels, Shapeless Tunics and Oh Yeah, the 90's Supermodel Look IS BACK:



First Up--Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013 by Alber Elbaz:

House Music One More Time: 90's Supermodel Model Kristen McMenamy in Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Japonisme (kimono re-do) , the Square Shape (Le Tunic) and as Lanvin Creative Director/Designer Alber Elbaz says "deconstructed classicism". There was also lots of asymmetry and  LOADS of BLACK. I also LOVED the oversized jewels, sequins and stones that were evident on fab jumpsuits and one-shoulder dresses. Here are some of my favorite pieces:

 YSL's "Le Smoking" Meets 90's Fab: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

 Stoned Disco: be-jeweled jumpsuit, Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

 Crystal Queen: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

 Gathered Cocktail: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

 Square Lady: Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Below is the Full Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show Video:

 Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 by Olivier Rousteing:

 Shoulder Diva: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

The Vibe: Miami, Cuba, Early 90's Shoulder Pads, 90's Supermodels...Lounge House Music Cocktail Ensembles...

Designer Olivier Rousteing (above)--who is only 27 years old--said his reference was "90's Supermodel" and SADE, the singer...



Even Tim Blanks of Style.com asked "Ummm, how old was he in the early 90's?" At least he is referencing to that, as opposed to when I ask young 20-something wanna-be fashion designers and they say their favorite "designers" are Jessica Simpson and Kim Kardashian. Really? Cristobal Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent never crossed your mind, I want to ask??? "Who?" they say.... Anyway...

 90's HOT: Stephanie Seymour and Marcus Schenkenberg, Versace Ad Campaign 90's

Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 had HUGE shoulder pads, lots of jumpsuits, Versace-like prints, and an overall vibe of 90's Supermodels Waiting in Line to a VIP Club in South Beach with a dash of Cuban influence. Here are are some of my fave looks:

 Let Me In The Club: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

 Shoulder Pad Princesses: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

 Sade Stripes: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

Versace Homage: Balmain Spring/Summer 2013

 Below is an edited version of the Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show:

64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Claire Danes in Lanvin Resort 2013

64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Who Wore What? Claire Danes in Lanvin Resort 2013

 

 Claire Danes in Lanvin Resort 2013

Emmys Red Carpet: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this color on actress Claire Danes! I just had to get that off my chest first...OK, now , the design: it's a strapless gown from Lanvin Resort 2013 designed by Alber Elbaz. Claire is pregnant and this gown suits her body perfectly with the blouson waist and lightly gathered front and slight HIGH-LOW hem. Well done! 

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Runway Report: Paris Menswear Fashion Week 2012: Lanvin

Runway Report: Paris Menswear Fashion Week 2012: Lanvin

Urban Warrior!

Security Guard Chic: Lanvin Menswear Spring/Summer 2012

Lanvin Creative Director Alber Elbaz and Menswear Designer Lucas Ossendrijver began with the idea of creating a uniform for the "everyman". "Nothing is sexier than a Man in uniform" stated Elbaz and I couldn't agree with him more! Could you imagine the TSA Agents dressed in these ensembles!! Now that would keep me alert at the airport!

But being that the uniform theme was just the jumping off point, these outfits are really meant to inspire the man on the street and that is something I definitely think we will be seeing especially in the Chic boroughs of Paris and New York. I'm loving the Suit Jacket with shorts ensemble above!

Colored Crew: Lanvin Menswear Spring/Summer 2012

The middle section of the show gave us some great colored suits (a definite Spring 2012 Trend!) in interesting fabrications that weren't your basic menswear tropical wools. Loving the nipped in waists and slim cropped trousers (another Trend Alert!)

Military Mash-up: Lanvin Menswear Spring/Summer 2012

And finally, the show closed with a mix of military tailoring and Boho Chic prints that had the perfect balance of structure and fluid ease. Bravo! This is definitely a collection that will be an inspiration in menswear for seasons to come.

Click Below for an edited video of the Lanvin Menswear Spring/Summer 2012 Collection: