Etienne Russo

If the strategy was to freeze guests into buying a Moncler puffer jacket by forcing them to stand outside in 8-degree weather to…

A clown faced mannequin slumped in an empty pool with a neon sign declaring “DEAD OF SUMMER” above the deep…

Carol Lim and Humberto Leon know all too well that staging a fashion show has become more like a theater production. For their Opening…

Lanvin: It was the maison’s 125th anniversary this year and Alber Elbaz went to excesses to celebrate. This darky moody collection had plenty going on. There were plaid skirts with tiers and tiers of ruffles, slightly undone tweed coats sporting fringe at the hems and lapels, a femme fatale leather dress that was giving some serious Angelina Jolie leg (we imagine front row attendee Rihanna was taking note), plus lavish furs, twisty swing dresses, and slinky silk gowns. The latter were topped off with broad brimmed feathered hats that obscured the models faces, while the expertly crafted light, compliments of wunderkind producer Etienne Russo, highlighted the clothing while keeping a shadowy effect that set the stage. The show closed with flapper-style fringe on short cocktail dresses in shades of navy, red, and olive, with big square lariat necklaces. It was an elaborate collection that was dreamy and rich in its own excess. J’adore!