LANVIN HOMME- LUCAS OSSENDRIJVER.

Another ‘first-to-see’ collection for every men’s fashion week is Lanvin. While many know Alber Elbaz as the successor behind present Lanvin, the designer of men’s ready-to-wear is Lucas Ossendrijver.

Previously, Ossendrijver worked for Dior Homme with Hedi Slimane—Yeah, that collection that everyone raved about. With the success of Dior Homme, he soon joined Lanvin in ’05.

Lanvin Homme has its own identity, like how I think Miu Miu Homme, Burberry or Dries does, it is unique in its own way and you will never mistaken it for a Dunhill or a Zegna.

There is so many things that I need in life; a trench from Burberry, A bag from Hermes, a silk tie from dries but there are too many that I need from Lanvin; Let’s start with the beaded sneakers.

Images via The Selby.

Dinie.

PARIS MENS S/S 2010 HIGHLIGHTS.

Paris offered what Milan didn’t and possibly couldn’t. Galliano’s design was close to non-existence and simply atrocious. Nevermind the hundreds of designers with endless exploration on deconstruction and Damir Doma alikes, my mind is set on my favorites.

Two words: Playful Practicality. The styling at Lanvin was sheepishly looking like Drew Barrymore’s character in Charlie’s Angel. (Remember when she disguises herself as a man with the stache?) The relaxed languor mood in the clothes still represents the house menswear aesthetic. Like the rest of Paris show, there were traces of Sportswear -- Lanvin’s was subdued than the rest. The collection appeared feminine. That femininity was overcome with added details such as rep ties and pocket squares.



The unique artisanal approach at Dries Van Noten with mismatch fabric challenges the imagination. Uncommon textiles for menswear collection, traditional Southeast Asian textiles were reduced to the simplest form – What seems to be Songkets were sculpted into sharp double-breasted jackets. Ironically, the soundtrack that accompanied this modern-ethnic inspired collection was ‘boom boom pow’.



Raf Simons is no longer obsessed with the Future; he presented a new generation of Adams known as ‘The Second Decade’. Not like what we’ve seen in the past collection, it feels like the brand is maturing rapidly. The Raf Man is all grown up. I particularly liked the halfway cummerbunds with the utility belt fronts.

The location was a garden and supposedly the Garden of Eden inspired the concept. That explains the redundant belts coiling on hands, necks and waist. Perhaps it symbolizes the serpent or simply one of cases of an innovative design gone wrong.

Image Via WWD & Various Sources.

Dinie

DIY: LANVIN BEADED TROMPE L’OEIL T-SHIRT.

Thanks Tommy Ton/Tom (can't remember what exactly) for the reminder. Hah. Months ago i started on a DIY project which was never completed. (like any other DIY stuff i do) That for you ladies and gentlemen, was an attempt of a low-end fashion 'couture'. I tried considering the organza as a base etc etc like the actual stuff but I'm impatient and have zero tolerance for beading!

Robbie got the real deal. With pants! I'm really jealous but, i don't understand why he layers with other stuff. Okay i get it. Personal style. Plus, he's a menswear fashion ediitor, no one would dare question them. Hah. Robbie, my closet is empty!

Dinie.

LANVIN HOMME

Designer: Lucas Ossendrijver (FIA)
Label: Lanvin Homme
Founder: Jeanne Lanvin



Jeanne Lanvin (b. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin, Paris, January 1, 1867–d. Paris, July 6, 1946) was a French fashion designer and the founder of the Lanvin fashion house. One of the most influential designers of the 1920s and '30s, Jeanne Lanvin's skillful use of intricate trimmings, virtuoso embroideries and beaded decorations in clear, light, floral colors became a Lanvin trademark. When Lanvin died in 1946, ownership of the firm was ceded to the designer's daughter, Marguerite di Pietro.

Source: Wiki
Image by Fashionologie

Dinie.

DR.MARTENS

The ‘conventional’ (or trendiest for some) ways of wearing Doc Marts would of course be with leggings or jeans. I don’t (and can’t) wear leggings and skinnies make my thigh looks like a twelve-incher in a fitted condom- or at least I thought so. The said dilemma (oh so drama) is in need of a solution.

So I won a pair of eight-eye in bark and I initially thought of giving it away, before I fall back on my words. That was before the recession and I’m sure all of us weren’t thinking straight when our allowances were cut down! I mean shouldn’t everyone be worried the fact that the economy isn’t doing well? I was devastated. How do I get me some moolah to watch Zefron in High School Musical 3?!!!

We’re getting out of topic here. So anyway, I choose to keep them under my bed and hoping the ingenious would pop up soon and there came my knights in Lanvin high-tops and fluffy bow tie, Lucas Ossendrijver and Papa Elbaz. Lanvin’s fall 2009 collection, which showed the pairing of similar hues for boots, socks and pants .I’m inspired and I think I’m ready to use my boots that I won without having to write-in for a free one.

Dinie.

Lanvin S/S 09 Beaded Neck T-Shirt

Lanvin's heavy beaded tees are going for at least 1k at our local Club 21 and approximately SGD 708 at Browns.With ample time and very little money, one option -DIY. 

Dinie.