OK so I am not going to lie, I want it all. But since I have to choose, this is what I am hoping to get. I cannot believe the pieces are already on Ebay for astronomically inflated prices, as seen here,
If you are based in Canada and U.S.A (collection went on sale there today) what bits have you bought? For my UK and European based readers what pieces from the collection is on your shopping list when it goes on sale next week?
View the lookbook video here,
See pricing for the collection here,
Video Courtesy: Barracuda Film & TV
Last Night at The Pierre Hotel in New York, the worlds of fashion, film music and art attended Lanvin for H&M catwalk show. The event which was in celebration of the Lanvin for H&M collaboration, saw a high energy fashion show featuring exclusive haute couture creations, customized out of pieces from the Lanvin for H&M collection. A mix of fashion personalities like Anna Dello Russo joined models to walk the show.
The original pieces will be auctioned and all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF as a part of H&M’s project “All for Children”.
The video above filmed by Barracuda Film & TV, captures the exuberant catwalk show.
See the lookbook video of the collection here and pricing of the designs here.
More Alber Elbaz views on the collaboration here.
Following on the preview video for the Lanvin for H&M collection which I shared here, the above are still images of pieces from the collection.
Have you been wondering what the price will be like? Well wonder no more, as pricing information for each piece featured in the collages above, is as below. The collection will be available for purchase both in stores and online on the H&M site from 7am GMT on 23rd November.
1. Dress | £99.99
2. Skirt | £34.99
3. Dress | £99.99
4. Dress | £99.99
5. Dress | £99.99
6. Dress | £99.99
7. Dress | £99.99
8. Dress | £99.99
9. Dress | £99.99
10. Dress | £149.00
11. Dress | £149.99
12. Dress | £99.99
13. Coat | £199.99
14. Coat | £199.99
15. Faux Fur Coat | £99.99
16. Faux Fur Coat | £79.99
17. T-Shirt | £24.00
18. Blouse | £34.99
19. Faux Fur Gilet | £59.99
20. T-Shirt | £29.99
21. Necklace | £29.99
22. Gloves | £29.99
23. Bag | £24.99
24. Necklace | £29.99
25. Shoes | £69.99
26. Shoes | £69.99
27. Shoes | £69.99
28. Shoes | £69.99
Images are courtesy of H&M
In September it was revealed that Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz was designing a collection for H&M. Elbaz spoke about the collaboration in a video seen here.
In it Elbaz is quoted as saying “H&M approached us to collaborate, and see if we could translate the dream we created at Lanvin to a wider audience, not just a dress for less.”
Now H&M has released the above video which previews the collection.
Red Carpet fashion critic and founder of internationally popular fashion site, Red Carpet Fashion Awards,
Catherine Kallon, was quoted as saying “Lanvin for H&M Press day was amazing. I’ve gone from wanting 2 things to wanting everything.” on her Twitter.
She goes on to share her thoughts on the line-up with exclusive images here.
Catherine’s tweet got me excited about the upcoming launch. I agree with her on the desirability of the collection. The Lanvin aesthetic of sophistication, femininity and fun comes through in the pieces featured in the preview video.
It seems Elbaz has kept his promise about bringing Lanvin to a wider audience.
What are your thoughts on the video, the look of the collection and the collaboration as a whole?
The Lanvin Hearts for H&M collection is due to go on sale on November 23rd.
Video is courtesy of H&M
Here is my first set of delish gift ideas for the ladies. Hope they inspire a gift you receive or give. Oh and ladies… feel free to buy yourself a Valentine’s Day pressie. Who says you need to wait for someone else to appreciate your fabulous self? Self love is oh so important!
♥ Gilda & Pearl
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Images from Gilda & Pearl
I am loving lingerie line Gilda & Pearl. Their decadent designs are handmade in the UK and would make a fabulous Valentine’s Day gift. The below designs trump tops! I am enamoured by the ‘Blue Dahlia’ set in first image and adore ‘How to marry a millionaire’ set in image two. I think that is such a memorable name.
The Blue Dahlia set is priced at £72 for the pleated bra and £45 for the skirted knicker. The How to marry a Millionaire set is £65 for the bra and £39 for the bow knicker.
Shop the lingerie at Gilda & Pearl.
♥ Wendy Brandes
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Images from Wendy Brandes
These above pieces by fine jeweler Brandes would make any girl very happy. The hefty sterling silver, heart shaped ‘Diana’ ring, is named after the late Diana, Princess of Wales. It was inspired by Diana’s efforts in the late 80′s towards to the AIDS cause.
The Diana ring is $450. It also comes in plain gold and a gold bedecked with diamonds options too. I am in love with the decadent Mignonette earrings too! They are $935.
Buy the pieces at Wendy Brandes.
♥ Duchess Marden
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Roses have become synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Eco fabulous beauty product company, Duchess Marden uses the rose in it’s products, as it is known to have a positive impact on well-being.
Spoil yourself or a love one with the all natural luxury line’s Enzyme Exfoliatant. The soothing mask is great for tired skin at $44. I am forever spritzing myself with their Rose water. It is such a mood lifter! It is $40.
Images from Duchess Marden
Purchase at Duchess Marden.
♥ For the girl who loves Pink
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Images from Net-A-Porter
The Erdem for Smythson Medium Manuscript notebook is delightful! It is priced at £195 and makes me want to throw a chic tea party.Fashion designer Erdem always creates the most adorable prints. This Smythson notebook would be perfect for jotting all your inspired thoughts.
Lanvin’s grosgrain pompom key ring equals love! I would wear it hanging off a handbag. It is £125.
Both are available at Net-A-Porter
♥ Black is always super chic
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Images from Net-A-Porter
I am drooling over these pieces. The Burberry patent leather bracelet is simple but makes the right impact. The yummy piece is £75.
The Mulberry ‘Continental’ purse will remain a classic for years to come. The purse is £195. Purchase at Net-A-Porter
Images of Miss Lanvin dolls used in collage are from Browns Fashion site
Meet another delish set of Miss Lanvin hand-painted porcelain dolls. Alber Elbaz’s Lanvin girls are utterly chic!
The man with the Midas touch has me lusting after each one of these porcelain dolls.
The first set was created in 2007 after Elbaz decorated the Lanvin Faubourg Saint-Honoré store window with miniature mannequins.
Lucky for us he then went on to collaborate with Franz, the ceramics company on the first set of dolls. They have not looked back since.
This attention to detail with each limited edition doll is wonderfully exquisite. Crushing on the birthday Miss Lanvin jumping out of the crystal bedecked cake! The cake is decorated in yummy gems, pearls, strawberries etc. Her cone gold hat topped of with a peal is super fun.
I also love the last one, the fabulous lady and child. The woman has on the most magnificent outfit; a one arm polka dotted dress, matching shoes and crystal jewellery (earrings and bracelet which are seen better in detail zoom at
The hand painted limited edition porcelain dolls are £215 for the single doll sets. The duo dolls are £305. They available below at
Browns Fashion
Image of the Lanvin Stamp from wwd.com
My father travelled a lot during the summer holidays and would send me the most beautiful postcards from different interesting locations. The postal stamps intrigued me to no end and I would daydream of the different places my father was seeing on his canvassing trips.
Those postcards and the stamps on them were the start of my burgeoning love for postcards, stamps and travel. I still have that collection.
Earlier this month I read that Alber Elbaz has designed two postal stamps for the ‘La Poste’, the French postal service in celebration of Lanvin’s 120th anniversary. The stamps will go on sale early in 2010.
Other anniversary pieces to be had include notebooks, paper presses and pencils which are available at the post office on Rue des Mathurins in Paris. La Poste will also have them on sale in a yummy Lanvin store on its Web site.
In view of the fact that I have always been enamoured stamps and Alber Elbaz’s chic illustrations I cannot wait for these delish stamps to go on sale. I hope to snag them both!
