Posts for June 13th 2011

in the looking glass

Lanvin Resort 2012 (and the New Lanvin Children's Line)

>> A diverse group — Madame Grès, Elizabeth Taylor, and the Princes Harry and William — were Alber Elbaz's inspirations for the Lanvin Resort 2012 collection.

>> A diverse group — Madame Grès, Elizabeth Taylor, and the Princes Harry and William — were Alber Elbaz's inspirations for the Lanvin Resort 2012 collection. There were softly draped dresses and jumpsuits in shades of citrine, taupe, and ivory; marching jackets in tweed and leather; and plenty of ruffles and fringe to go around. Accessories included frayed tweed fedoras, silky turbans, oversized beads (layered on in multiple) and paneled, chain-strap bags.

 

But that's not all. The outing also marked Lanvin's first foray into children's wear and featured 15 looks for girls ages 4-10. The festive collection of mini-me styles included a voluminous crimson number, a smart taffeta trench, and, a velvety pinafore in Prussian blue.

photo courtesy of Lanvin

in the looking glass

Givenchy Resort 2012

>> Digitally-altered floral prints inspired by Hawaiian surf culture dominated Riccardo Tisci's Resort 2012 outing for Givenchy.

>> Digitally-altered floral prints inspired by Hawaiian surf culture dominated Riccardo Tisci's Resort 2012 outing for Givenchy. Vividly printed on pencil skirts, sheath dresses, blouses, and jackets, the mirror-image patterns provided an intriguing foil to Tisci's other theme — basketball dressing. Sweatshirts, knits skirts, and tiny cropped sweaters — some with sporty mesh inlays and asymetrical silhouettes —  added a casual feel, while bright orange handbags, athletic visors, coach-whistle necklaces and shoes with matchy-matchy prints tied everything together.

in the looking glass

Acne Resort 2012

>> A little '50s, a little '40s, and lots of downtown charm.

>> A little '50s, a little '40s, and lots of downtown charm. Pastel leather, floral-print taffeta and torn denim populated the Acne Resort 2012 Collection. Crinkly blouses with Peter Pan collars looked sweet, while maxi-length hems and motorcycles jackets — sometimes layered over pants — made for an appealing mash-up of formal-meets-casual style.

photos courtesy of Acne

Olsen Twins

25 Birthday-Worthy Pieces from The Row and Elizabeth & James

>> The Olsen twins turn 25 today, and even though we're huge fans of their personal styles, we're even bigger fans of their fashion lines.
Buy Elizabeth and James and The Row

>> The Olsen twins turn 25 today, and even though we're huge fans of their personal styles, we're even bigger fans of their fashion lines. Whether it's the sleek black silhouettes of The Row or the free-spirited stylings of Elizabeth and James, the two labels have us totally hooked. So, in honor of Mary Kate and Ashley's 25th, we've rounded up 25 of our current favorites from both lines — all available right now online.

photo courtesy of Wire Image

Devon Aoki

Devon Aoki Gave Birth to a Baby Boy

>> Devon Aoki and her fiance, James Bailey, became first-time parents on Friday.

>> Devon Aoki and her fiance, James Bailey, became first-time parents on Friday. The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the anniversary of the couple's engagement. "Not a bad anniversary present," Bailey said via Twitter. Bailey also tweeted a few photos of the new arrival, adding "He's a blond right now with big blueberry eyes." (Us Magazine)

photo courtesy of WireImage

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie's New Ad for Louis Vuitton

>> Angelina Jolie's new ad for Louis Vuitton will officially debut in the International Herald Tribune on Wednesday, but here's a preview.

>> Angelina Jolie's new ad for Louis Vuitton will officially debut in the International Herald Tribune on Wednesday, but here's a preview. Shot in Cambodia by Annie Leibovitz, the ad features a barefoot, makeup-less Jolie perched on a wooden boat and holding her own six-year-old monogrammed Alto bag. The ad is the latest installment in Louis Vuitton's "Core Values" campaign, which aims to reach a wider audience by focusing less on fashion and more on classic Vuitton ideals such as travel and craftsmanship. Other celebrities to have posed for the popular campaign — which launched in 2007 — include Keith Richards, Catherine Deneuve and Tony Blair. (WWD)