We’re just about one week before all hell brakes loose with all this “Holiday Shopping” bullshit, but Lanvin is getting a jump start on everyone else this year. The brand is launching a small holiday collection that is full of small thoughtful items that are perfect for anyone.

Titled ‘Gentlemen of Leisure,’ this spread was inspired by icons like the Duke of Windsor, Rudolph Valentino, Gary Cooper, and Baron Nicolas De Gunzburg.

Short little video featuring Roman Ivanic from Ford Models dressed in Emanuel Ungaru and Lanvin.

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Check out how to DIY a version of the Lanvin necklaces from the AW10 season

“Do you know anyone who wants to be a seamstress? Do you know anyone who wants to be a tailor?” he asked. “I don’t either. But I do know many people who want to be models, and not only models, but supermodels. This is the game today: Be famous, and do it really, really fast.”

Neck wear is huge this season, from multi-beaded to leather, necklaces are the must have accessory of the fall.

I’m loving these heavy metal necklaces seen in Lanvin’s F/W ‘09 show..think they’ll be big this fall?

Plan B has come out with their own recycled jewelry, in the same heavy metal form.  I love how chunky it is, this just screams DIY.

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A designer Barbie auction with bids starting at $250 for AIDS and breast cancer charities will take place in New York at Jeffrey’s during Fashion Week!

Christophe Decarnin of Balmain, Chrsitopher Kane, Proenza Schouler, Rick Owens, Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and another 295 designers each dressed a Jason Wu Barbie doll with their signature pieces.

Model Kristen McMenamy was shot by Steven Meisel for the Lanvin F/W 09 campaign.

With their Fall ‘09 collections having hit the runway, we’re expecting just as great of a show for Spring 2010 from these top 20 designers.

MAINSTREAMERS

Alexander McQueen:

Each of McQueen’s Fall ‘09 pieces were sculpted to perfection to create forms in unique patterns and versatile shapes.

Marc Jacobs:

Marc Jacobs was all about the bright colors with this collection. Grabbing inspiration from 80s fashion, the neon hues and big shoulders were a hit on the runway.

Prada:

With fur shapes, wool suits, and some knee high boots, Prada styles hit the runway in edgy fashion

Balenciaga:

With draped satin and silk, paired with fitted tops and flowy dresses, the Balenciaga collection was all about luxury and versatility.

Louis Vuitton:

Bubble skirts, coats, and a ton of accessories marched down the runway for Louis Vuitton Fall’09, of course, bright colors added that perfect touch on all pieces.

Donna Karan:

Fitted coats and long skirts accessorized with belts and necklaces produced a strong collection for Donna Karan this fall.

Alexander Wang:

Focusing mostly on blacks and whites, Alexander Wang explored much more with textures for fall ‘09. With each style paired with a matching accessory models looked the part from head to toe.

Moschino:

Ruffles and roses were at the forefront of Moschino’s line up for this Fall ‘09 collection. Navy and black dresses with a hint of red adds that special something to each piece.

Roberto Cavalli:

Lace leggings, fur jackets, and knitted fabrics were all part of Roberto Cavalli’s image for Fall ‘09.

Lanvin:

Leave it to Lanvin to let loose black gloves and intriguing silhouettes down the runway. With dresses and coats in beige, black, and white, the designer remembers the excitement of color with the occasional spark of red.

Proenza Schouler:

Though many designers stuck to inspiration of the past for Fall ‘09, Proenza Schouler kept it modern for the runway. High necks and fitted coats were all a part of the designers vision for the season.

Alexandre Herchcovitch:

Alexandre Herchcovitch was all about the idea of chaos for his fall ‘09 collection. Taking inspiration from big cities, multi-textured coats and printed dresses marched down the runway.

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A. F. Vandevorst:

For Fall ‘09 A.F. Vandevorst dreamt-up silk dresses and fur vests colored in quite a specific scheme. With trenches in variations of beige, green, and black it’s clear that this collection was one of a kind.

ADAM:

Releasing an array of colorful styles, ADAM put forth bright, upbeat separates for Fall ‘09.

Erdem:

It was all about embroidery and intense color for Erdem’s Fall ‘09 collection; lace and satin worked together to create ensembles fit for the runway.

Haider Ackermann:

With flowy dresses under more fitted and architectural coats, Haider Ackermann found that perfect line to combine edge and sophistication.

Ann Demeulemeester:

Stiff black works combined with soft white dresses allowed Ann Demeulemeester to explore the importance of balance for Fall ‘09.

Rodarte:

Working with pale schemes, leathers, and silk-screened styles, Rodarte lead a flood of breathe-taking dresses and skirts down the catwalk.

Phi:

Zippers and sequins were among Phi’s best looks for the Fall ‘09 season. Edgy styles made it clear that the collection was really for the strong and independent woman.

Albino:

Focusing on geometric shapes and silk dresses, bronze, black, and even a few bright-colored numbers made a strong statement when they took the runway.

Maybe I should just quit fashion and get my pilot’s license because, as of late, anything somewhat aviation related has tickled my fancy. I’ve got a feeling that these tortoise, stainless steel detailed, Lanvin aviators would go really well with the 3.1 Phillip Lim bomber I fell in love with last week. Totally obsessed with the double bridge and the big screws. 

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Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Lanvin Spring 2010 Collection

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Alber Elbaz, designer of Lanvin, is such a fan of Glenn Close’s character on Damages, he’s basing a new Lanvin capsule collection on her featuring power suits with Italian tailoring for pre-spring.

The uber expensive collaboration line by Lanvin x Acne recently released their white collection. Many of the pieces, which are the same physical structure of the blue denim collection, have been reproduced and are certainly more springy than the denim collection, which can easily be worn into the fall and winter months. Prices still remain astronomically high for a collaboration line and denim material, but with Lanvin’s name attached to the garments, what did we expect? Personally, I would rather have seen the denim tunic and tie-neck shirt done in white, because heck, you can find a white jean jacket just about anywhere. 

GALLERY: COLLAB HO: Lanvin x Acne White Collection

C heck out the entire Lanvin x Acne collaboration here!

Before realizing how adorable photographer Arthur Elgort’s spread, “The Wedding Party,” for Vogue’s June 2009 issue is, I prematurely threw up in my mouth at the fact that Sasha Pivovarova was actually married and that her husband, artist Igor Vishnyakov, looks like he could be her father. Rebecca, a native Russian herself, thoughtfully pointed out that no, Vishnyakov wasn’t old, he was just Russian (hmm, i guess Russian men just look older?). Ok, Vishnyakov isn’t exactly a spring chicken at 41 years old, but that’s besides the point…sort of…since he actually is old enough to be the model’s father. But hey, a man that flexible is a youngin’ in my books! 

“The Wedding Party” is a charming reenactment of Pivovarova and Vishnyakov’s wedding, complete with a gorgeous Lanvin wedding dress and fellow models, Jessica Stam, Irina Kulikova and Hana Soukupova as the bridesmaids. Though the spread hits a soft-spot in my heart, I’m a little resentful that Sasha is just another thief, stealing my socks and stilettos look. Grr.

Thanks IMG! 

40 to 70% off clothing from the likes of 3.1 Philip Lim, Alexander Wang, Balmain, Lanvin, Ksubi, Martin Margiela and more.

Saturday, May 30th from noon—8pm. 505 Greenwich St between Spring and Canal Sts (212-925-0882).

Above is Julia Frakes from Bunny Bisous & Paper Magazine standing in front of Popeye’s, weird choice for a photo considering how thin this girl is (just look at her legs).

”Julia’s vegan though, and is actually carrying a CHANEL vegan satin bag, with a scarf also from CHANEL. She’s wearing a lovely white and green PROENZA SCHOULER dress with FALKE leggings and black and white heels from STELLA MCCARTNEY, and a cute LANVIN pearl bow necklace.”

The 37th Annual Lighthouse International sale starts a week from today and will feature designers like Jason Wu, Christian Lacroix, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, DVF, Hermes, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Prada, YSL, Zac Posen, and others who donated to the sale. There’s a Chanel tweed jacket for $150, a wool Stella coat for $350, a $300 Marchesa gown and even a Dior wedding dress.

There are samples, vintage and slightly worn pieces from more recent runways – including Kim Cattrall’s green Jimmy Choos or her gold Valentino’s (above).

The sale takes place at 110 East 60th Street between Park and Lex from Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16, 11am to 7pm and Sunday May 17th from 11am to 5pm. A one day pass is only $10, four days is $30 and you can buy tickets here.