Lanvin celebrates its 125th anniversary, an opportunity to look back on the 4 major shows that symbolize the new identity of this oldest fashion house, under the leadership of its artistic director Alber Elbaz.Lanvin celebrates its 125th anniversary, an opportunity to look back on the 4 major shows that symbolize the new identity of this oldest fashion house, under the leadership of its artistic director Alber Elbaz. In a single collection, he established the house’s stylistic codes, creating a wardrobe that was both desirable and easy to adopt, with the dress as the star piece. Asymmetries, grosgrain, ribbons, ruffles, deep colors and combinations of textures such as matte and shiny are the hallmarks of elegant, timeless fashion. Spring\/summer 2012 gives way to a radical, sensual and chic collection, playing on duality and different facets of the woman. Winter 12\/13 celebrates Alber Elbaz’s 10th year at Lanvin. And for the occasion, he’s singing with emotion. And the celebrities are not mistaken: it’s fashionable to show off alongside this little man of immense talent. And at Lanvin, women have no age: 125 years and not a wrinkle, just like the cast. Alber Elbaz has succeeded in his challenge of always being in the spotlight, but without denying his philosophy: to make women beautiful without ever giving in to the dictates of fashion. <\/p>\n