Two of a Kind

Two heads are better than one, darlings!
Lanvin Resort, via style.com
Fall 2007
French Vogue, June 1990
German Vogue, October 2006
Juergen Teller for W, 2009
La Vie en Rose, April 2006
Italian Vogue, March 2006
Italian Glamour, October 2005
Italian Vogue, August 1990
Italian Vogue, March 1995
Italian Vogue, October 1996
Italian Vogue, December 2006
Italian Vogue, February 2008
Interview, September 2008
Japanese Vogue, February 2007
Numero, July 2007
Numero, October 2008
Nylon, August 2005
Nylon, October 2007
Pop, Fall 2008
Tush, 2009
Vogue, June 1994
Vogue, May 1995
Vogue, September 1995
Vogue, March 1997
Vogue, January 2008
Vogue, February 2009
Which is your preferred pair, darling?
xoxox,
CC

Lanvin: Jeanne Lanvin the new fragrance

Ha un sapore di more selvatiche, pera e cedro l'omaggio di Alber Elbaz, direttore artistico di Lanvin alla fondatrice della stessa Maison. La nuova fragranza si chiama semplicemente Jeanne Lanvin ed è racchiusa in un flacone racchiuso dalle linee semplici, abbracciato da un tulle di seta e con l’originale etichetta in tessuto dei capi Lanvin. La bottiglia è racchiusa in un astuccio rosa e bianco prezioso adornato proprio come la bottiglia: con la stessa etichetta e con il medesimo vestito in tulle di seta questa volta con effetto in trompe l’oeil. L'eau de parfum da 100 ml costa 68 euro. La linea si compone anche di lozione corpo e gel doccia.

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Autore: Fededare

NOW, STRIPE!

ALLOVER STRIPES are ubiquitous these days, despite the average fashionista's innate phobia . . .

First, and most striking, is Lanvin’s jailbird stripe dress (at right, via style.com), which reminds me of a super villain’s costume. Though padded and horizontally striped (a seemingly killer combo!), CoutureCarrie thinks we might just be able to pull it off, given that (1) it has an hourglass shape; (2) the sleeves are three quarter; and (3) the pattern is jostled at the waist by a playful marsupial pocket.

Tracy Reese’s take on the trend combines a sheer striped “swishy” overlay with a black slipdress (at left). The look is elegantly belted at the waist with a wide white cincher – a splendid idea when wearing horizontal stripes, as it breaks up the monotony and creates curves. Go to net-a-porter.com.

Jean Paul Gaultier’s red and white striped ensemble for Spring 2008 is quite fetching, though one would do well to lose the pirate chapeau and extra-long belt when translating from runway to street! Pic courtesy nymag.com.

This Elie Saab variegated stripe gown seems a bit more wearable, perhaps because of the airy feel lent by its wisps of chiffon (photo at left via nymag.com). The added hint of color at the bust line saves this frock from awning overkill. Lovely for a black tie summer wedding, don'tcha think?

This gray and putty striped minidress from the Chanel 2009 Resort Collection is more subtle, for those who are still leery of the horizontal stripe (runway shot at lower right courtesy style.com).

Couture Carrie's advice for wearing allover stripes? Be sure the look is fitted, or create your own curves by cinching the garment at the waist! But don't be afraid of the horizontal stripe, darlings! It is really quite "arresting"!