1. Lanvin Jenna Brucks Fashion 100 Prof. Libolt 11/6/11

2. history • French designer, Jeanne Lanvin • One of the most influential designers of the 1920s and '30s • made beautiful clothes for her daughter • attracted the attention of wealthy people who requested copies • Then started making clothing for their mothers • Attracted the attention of the most famous names in Europe

3. History cont… • 1909: Lanvin joined the Syndicat de la Couture • marking her formal status as a couturiere • Lanvin is the oldest fashion house still in operation • Current head designer, AlberElbaz

4. Important style characteristics • Skillful use of complex trimmings • Dazzling embroideries • Beaded decorations in light, clear and floral colors (Lanvin trademark) •  fluid draped dresses

5. Fall 2009 • Inspiration: Embracing “realism” • Forties flair, enabling the modern woman • bias wraps • drapes • subtle knots and bunchy bows • simple waisted silhouettes • black gloves • pumps

6. Spring 2010 • Inspiration: emotional and visual pleasure • overload of candy colors • Glitter • drapey, pleated jumpsuits • fine leather • encrusted gold sequins and jewelry

7. Fall 2010 • Inspiration: architectural urban simplicity • fierce embellishments • African tribalism •  clean silhouettes w/ a molded structure • dresses and coats cut roomy in the shoulder, tapering to clutch the hips • beaded spine-tracing zippers • diagonal pleating crossing the torso • shooting across the hips in the other direction

8. Spring 2011 • Inspiration: a hymn to skin • Sheaths • heady colors like: yellow, hot pink, and aqua • Elegant taupes • Lots of edgy metalwork • leather harness • zippers running up and down the dresses

9. Fall 2011 • Inspiration: Roots of tradition •  plain, grounded, coated and caped looks • pilgrim shoes and church-lady handbags • sensual drapes • black lace • knit sheaths • roses

10. Spring 2012 • Inspiration: Internet zone time •  fluid draped dresses • emphasis on separates and sportswear • Pencil skirts • gently structured blouses • loose flow-y track pants • oversized tuxedo vests • limited color palate of black, white, gray and dusty rose

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