Lanvin Fall Winter 2013-14 Ready to Wear

Designed with all of the refinement and elegance we have come to expect from Lanvin, this Fall Winter Ready to Wear collection also delivers a contemporary edginess that’s full of panache. Styles go from simple and tailored to flamboyant and ruffled. Fashions are adorned in large flowers or flying insects and patterns. Everything is dressed up with large statement jewelry. Thick neck chains and large words on the neck, belts and big rings – Love, Cool, Happy, You.

I appreciate the concept of nude fabrics and I can even get into the addition of the metal bugs – though I’m not a fan of the ‘Palmetto Patterns’, probably because I live in Florida, and I did not feature them here. I also will not include any of the fox or raccoon; as classic as they may look, I can’t see how any designer or consumer can use them with a clear conscience anymore. Feign ignorance? Aside from that, these are my favorites – fun evening styles and sharp business wear that make dramatic impressions and offer refined examples of styles to emulate.