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With a recession hovering on the horizon, penny-pinching is trendy again, however being economical with space? Not so much: Spring magazines, shop windows, even runway shows were full of billowing mushroom-cloud dresses. This inflated silhouette—which comes thanks to the trend-setting Alber Elbaz at Lanvin—swallows its wearer whole, reducing the figure two limbs and a tiny pin-head. In wearing one of these filmy, imposing gowns, the gala-going girl becomes entirely swept up in fabric and high fashion. But considering the current landscape, who can blame us for wanting such a dreamy, encapsulating escape?
Lanvin’s Paris store windows from Jak & Jill
Antonio Berardi F/W ‘08
Antonio Berardi, F/W ‘08
Lanvin dress photographed by Max Abadian from TIG
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joanna_goddard@yahoo | 14-Mar-08 at 7:00 am | Permalink
loved this post. those lanvin windows are insane!
Kristy | 17-Mar-08 at 11:51 am | Permalink
this trend is really funny when you think of how fashion usually focuses on thin. it’s nice to see the other extreme!
Califlygirl | 23-Mar-08 at 4:32 pm | Permalink
The dresses are really fun and whimsical, great colors too!
Sally Tinch | 15-Oct-08 at 5:42 pm | Permalink
I love how designers are making clothes more 3-D with lots of movement. It is a nice contrast to straight hair.