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The Inter-Views of Fashion: Lucas Ossendrijver of Lanvin
Rebecca Alexander, Editor June 26 at 12:59
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Lucas Ossendrijver joined Lanvin in 2005 as head menswear designer, having previously worked for Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme, and has made Lanvin’s menswear collections a success both critically and commercially. Interview conducted a few days before the Paris show.
How are preparations for the show coming along?
Lucas Ossendrijver: We have to order the clothes as we don’t have the luxury of an atelier. We ordered them a month ago and now we are now working on accessories. We’re still working on knitwear, shoes and bags. When the clothes arrive, we will be doing the styling and the casting.
Can you tell us anything about the new collection?
LO: That brings bad luck [laughs]! For me, our collections are always an evolution, not a revolution. Especially in menswear, it’s not very “us” to change radically every season. At the same time it’s always a reaction to the last season and you want to try new things or new techniques. All I can say is it will be a departure from the last season.
How do you feel about the growing success of Lanvin?
LO: When I started at Lanvin in 2005, it was just like an experiment and there was no real strategy. I’m very lucky because Alber Elbaz gave me the freedom to dream and to discover things and to try out things. From that point, something started and we never expected it to grow so fast and for it to elicit the reactions.
How do you feel when people call Lanvin “the new Dior Homme” as you previously worked for Hedi Slimane at Dior?
LO: It’s very strange because they are two very different labels and completely separate. It’s very different at Lanvin. I’m very happy that people want to wear the product and it is the ultimate compliment that people buy it.
Is there an ideal Lanvin man/muse?
LO: When I start a collection, I never really think of one type of Lanvin man. We still have our old customers who have been coming to Lanvin for decades to buy their wardrobe. I’m very happy that they still come to buy Lanvin’s classic line. When I’m at the shop, I sometimes see these clients who come in and they might not buy the more “fashion” items but they might buy a pair of trainers or a sweater or a cardigan. Then there’s the younger guys who come in and buy trainers, T-shirts and shirts. We’re very democratic in that sense and it’s meant for everyone. It’s not for one specific body type or age.
Lucas Ossendrijver joined Lanvin in 2005 as head menswear designer, having previously worked for Hedi Slimane at Dior Homme, and has made Lanvin’s menswear collections a success both critically and commercially. Interview conducted a few days before the Paris show.
How are preparations for the show coming along?
Lucas Ossendrijver: We have to order the clothes as we don’t have the luxury of an atelier. We ordered them a month ago and now we are now working on accessories. We’re still working on knitwear, shoes and bags. When the clothes arrive, we will be doing the styling and the casting.
Can you tell us anything about the new collection?
LO: That brings bad luck [laughs]! For me, our collections are always an evolution, not a revolution. Especially in menswear, it’s not very “us” to change radically every season. At the same time it’s always a reaction to the last season and you want to try new things or new techniques. All I can say is it will be a departure from the last season.
How do you feel about the growing success of Lanvin?
LO: When I started at Lanvin in 2005, it was just like an experiment and there was no real strategy. I’m very lucky because Alber Elbaz gave me the freedom to dream and to discover things and to try out things. From that point, something started and we never expected it to grow so fast and for it to elicit the reactions.
How do you feel when people call Lanvin “the new Dior Homme” as you previously worked for Hedi Slimane at Dior?
LO: It’s very strange because they are two very different labels and completely separate. It’s very different at Lanvin. I’m very happy that people want to wear the product and it is the ultimate compliment that people buy it.
Is there an ideal Lanvin man/muse?
LO: When I start a collection, I never really think of one type of Lanvin man. We still have our old customers who have been coming to Lanvin for decades to buy their wardrobe. I’m very happy that they still come to buy Lanvin’s classic line. When I’m at the shop, I sometimes see these clients who come in and they might not buy the more “fashion” items but they might buy a pair of trainers or a sweater or a cardigan. Then there’s the younger guys who come in and buy trainers, T-shirts and shirts. We’re very democratic in that sense and it’s meant for everyone. It’s not for one specific body type or age.
