LANVIN | size 36

brand: LANVIN

product type: gown

material: 100% polyester | 73 % polyamide | 27 % elastane (lining)

measurements:

155 cm length

40 cm width shoulders

55 cm length arms

size: 36

color: black

further details: fully lined, with original branded hanger, hidden zipper in the back, hidden zippers at the wrists

season: fall 2015

product condition: new with tag 

Most likely one of the first lifestyle brands, the French heritage fashion house offered wallpapers, furniture and everything else that could be needed for a house in the 1920s art-deco era. Art-deco designs put a strong emphasis on the elegance of the form and high-quality materials. This can as well be found in another classic gown by Lanvin. A contemporary of Jeanne Lanvin, also highly focused on elegance, was Coco Chanel, the inventor of the little black dress. Both women ran big companies but had little in common in regards to their lifestyle choices. Lanvin focused on elegance and femininity, while Chanels’ style was sportier and more laid-back. Here the little black dress, introduced by Chanel seems to have gotten a Lanvin makeover: as classic as the short version, this garment can be worn over and over again. A statuesque look is created by this fully embellished, sparkling floor-length gown by heritage house Lanvin. Intentionally the waist does not show any sequins to form a flattering shape with the illusion of a slimmer waist.

Compared to Drop 001s Lanvin gown this one is more glamourous due to its embellishments yet cleaner in cut. When looked at the two side by side it becomes apparent, that the brand is never creating an overpowering look.