With a haphazardly chopped black banged bob, the Lanvin woman was a manifested prowess of power. If previous assertions weren’t enough, this collection cemented the return of the 80s power shoulder. It came on belted jackets, simple satin sheaths, and prim blouses, often roughly studded along seams suggesting this is a woman that won’t budge easily. It was balanced with a volume at the hip - an exaggerated hip bone proposition that’s become quite directional this season. Sophisticated romance came via blouses with tulip-like collars and plastic brooches of various flowers.
Even if lacking some of the editorial inspiration of previous offerings, it was classic Lanvin done well. And when we’re discussing Elbaz, I recognize this may very be an understatement.
