Lanvin's found a use for snakes beyond their precious skins. The slithery serpents are draped over the models in the label's new spring/summer 2012 advertising campaign!

Lanvin again recruited famed photographer Stephen Meisel to shoot Aymeline Valade, Othilia Simon, and Marte ...

When I think of Lanvin I think of big beautiful bows, bold colors, and a healthy dose of whimsy. But the European label shows it can rein in its natural flamboyance and still get results with this Gypsie Tote.

This is one of those special black handbags that ...

Lanvin takes us back to the seventies with this retro inspired Miss Sartorial shoulder bag.

It might sound undesirable to travel back to that decade, a time when the pairing of brown and khaki was celebrated, but it's actually right on trend. On a ...

In a world where models rarely smile, let alone show they've got a sense of humor, Lanvin's playful new fall/winter 2011 advertising campaign is like a breath of fresh air. The still ads capture the models mid-boogie, while the video version shows the beauties really letting loose.

There are no smooth moves for ...

I am a giant fan of Lanvin. It is, after all, the oldest couture house in Paris. All that being said, this Popla clutch is a serious snooze fest. I'm so disappointed in this bastion of French fashion.

I think it's the quilted brown satin that's making me feel ...

Lanvin has been making serious waves the past few seasons. It almost seems like it can do no wrong on the fashion front. The accessories line is the perfect balance of classic and cutting edge, and the Trousee is the perfect example of its aesthetic.

The combination ...

Lanvin's Happy line is as classic and beautiful as they come. I've always been a fan of its signature feminine chic look. This new Happy Medium adds quilting in to the mix in a new way and the results are subtle and beautiful.

The pale taupe color ...

I've weirdly been saving this review for a couple of days. In a saving the best for last sort of way. I'm not sure why. Although Lanvin is one of my favorite lines, I don't really go in much for satin or sparkles. Still, there's something really ...

Lanvin is the oldest couture house in Paris. Yes, older than Chanel. So, it has a lot of experience putting out clean-looking classics. I am so excited about its new Voyage luggage line that I might actually be drooling.

The leather on the Voyage rolling bag is super soft, ...

Lanvin celebrates vintage style with this elegant Maisha shoulder bag.

This purse is every inch the lady, from its golden push-lock clasp to its gentle brown color. Fans of Lanvin's more flamboyant designs may feel this shade is a bit drab, but it's also timeless. It's ...

Lanvin's clothing line is often cutting edge, but it tends to keep its accessories very classic. Not classic in a boring way; it just seems to know when to say when when it comes to the trends. This Dear Danae bag is cutting edge in ...

Lanvin has an extraordinarily intuitive design sensibility. The line seems uniquely able to make minimalism accessible to the masses. This Lovely Leopold tote is a fabulous example of its take on classic contemporary accessories.

The textured and slightly weathered leather on the Leopold is soft and supple enough to ...

Oh, Lanvin, you make me want to say ooh la la, or at least Oulouette. This clutch is one of my favorite bags of the season, so forgive me if I start to swoon.

I am not a fan of metallic leather. It's just so ostentatious. But everything ...

Lanvin's Amalia line is a great combination of traditional and contemporary. But that's what's so great about Lanvin, isn't it? It always seem to have one finger on the pulse of fashion and the other on its fabulous past. This Trousee version of the Amalia is ...

You know when your best friend does something really embarrassing and you feel the need to apologize for her? That's kind of how I feel about Lanvin right now. This is a line that I really, truly love, and I don't think there's any excuse ...

Lanvin is one of my favorite lines. Not only is it the oldest fashion house in Paris, but it's managed to stay entirely relevant in today's market. This Reflex shopping tote is a great example of how it's pulling off modern design.

The perforated tan leather on ...

H&M is showing us its eco-friendly side with a new limited edition collection made from the remnants of its recent line with Lanvin.

Fashionistas may spot remains of Alber Elbaz zebra-print trench coat or rose embellished dress in the mix, but don't mistake this for ...

Lanvin always seems to strike a pitch perfect balance between elegant timelessness and cutting edge design. The Happicolo is way more classic than it is cutting edge, but it is fabulously beautiful, nonetheless.

The complexly quilted black leather on the Happicolo is trademark Lanvin. It has a cross-hatched ...

Lanvin takes the tribal look out of the African wilderness and onto the European runway with this contemporary Ketu shoulder bag.

The wooden beads give this purse its traditional ethnic feel, but the addition of crystals and luxe satin make it feel more high class. Bold ...

Lanvin's edgy take on French style has a definite wild side. Even in-flight classics like this one have a modern tinge that make them totally current. I am in love with this practical beauty of this python print canvas overnight bag.

The print on the fabric ...

Lanvin's signature blend of luxury and style make it a chic choice to pair with all your holiday evening wear. This Sac Oulouette is a gorgeously glamorous, but subtle, bit of French frippery.

The sleek black satin on the Sac Oulouette is absolutely seamless. The elegant foldover design is ...

Lanvin's line of Amalia bags are iconic and classic, and, personally, I think this is the best of the lot. It manages to look terribly sophisticated and still be totally practical at the same time.

The black leather on the Amalia has a softly wrinkled and quilted texture. ...

Lanvin is one of those lines that inspires a cultishly loyal following. Its designs sit right on the edge of avant garde, but stay close enough to the mainstream to be totally wearable. This Faubourg Cabas tote combines the line's edgy sensibility with a strong dose of ...

Are we all salivating at the thought of the Lanvin for H&M collaboration, patiently counting down the days until November 20? Well, you might be unless you're a celebrity.

While we'll need to wait in queues to get our hands on the affordable designer goodies, ...

Lanvin's line of Happy bags have a unique attitude that's casual and sophisticated at the same time. This Happy medium bag is my absolute favorite of the bunch.

It's seems fitting that this bag is called the "Happy Medium," because the size is not only mid-range amongst the ...

Are we all getting excited about Lanvin's diffusion line for H&M? There's less than one month to go until the more affordable designs from Alber Elbaz hits the stores, and this advertisement gives us a bit of a sneak peek.

Those vibrantly colored floral dresses ...

Lanvin's Amalia bags are modern classics. The line is refreshingly simple and elegant. This gorgeous snakeskin version adds luxe glamour to the sophisticated style in a heavy dose.

The extraordinary turquoise and black python skin has a soft metallic finish that, in combination with the eye-catching color combination, makes ...

I associate Lanvin with whimsical, feminine accessories accented with feathers and fluff. So I was surprised to see the French brand playing it so straight with the Legion PM Bag.

This has none of the stuff of regular Lanvin bags; there's no flash or frippery at all. That sensible approach might ...

We didn't have to wait until September 9 after all, as H&M has decided to spill the beans early on its next diffusion line. For the collection the affordable fashion retailer will team up not with Bottega Veneta as first rumored, but with ...

I don't really think that the words "elegant" and "tote" go together that often. This is partially because a lot of bags that are called totes aren't really totes and a lot of bags that are described as elegant aren't actually elegant. This Cabeceo is definitely both.

The black quilted suede is soft ...

Only Lanvin could create a blush-colored evening bag that manages to look both motorcycle-inspired and also the height of chic. This line is amazing, and the Oulouette is a testament to the way Lanvin is able to combine seemingly dissimilar elements with extraordinary results.

The blush color is very of-the-moment, but it also ...

Lanvin is always surprising me. Right when I think it's given up its cutting edge, it comes out with a bag like the Happy Pop. This gorgeous number strikes a fabulous balance between edgy and sophisticated.

The quilting on the black leather isn't your average Upper East side fare. It has a distinctly ...

Lanvin's line of Amalia bags has been, in general, fantastic. But this medium python shoulder bag is by far my favorite of the bunch. It has all the elegant femininity that we've come to expect from Lanvin, but with an exotic twist.

The gray-brown python skin is simply phenomenal. I've never ...

Lanvin's thoroughly French take on fashion is elegance defined. So when it brings its talents to the bridal market, the effect is absolutely magical. Not that this silk satin pochette should be reserved for brides only; it's Deco-inspired beauty will make any special occasion gown come to life.

There's nothing quite as soft ...

Lanvin is one of those lines that is usually of impeccably high taste. So impeccable, in fact, that its pieces have multi-generational and pan-stylistio  appeal. Which makes this taffeta bowling bag a pretty major disappointment in my book, as it doesn't live up to the quality of design that I've come to ...

Lanvin's past few seasons have been epic. Its designs have been completely cutting edge, but totally elegant. Its line of Happy bags is totally timeless and chic and is making tits way to It Bag status. This large version is a fantastic  example of why.

The square shape is slightly rounded at the ...

Lanvin's elegant, timeless designs set the bar for sophisticated dressing, and it sets it high. The Mini Pop shoulder bag is exactly what the public has come to expect from the line: chic, bold, and indefinably French.

I am always a sucker for leopard print. It might have been all the Dynasty I ...

Lanvin makes elegant, sophisticated pieces that somehow also work with cutting edge styles. They strike a perfect balance between making the trends and honoring tradition. This Cuir Tente Sac Pochette is the perfect example.

The Cuir Tente has a modern classic look with a lot of well-thought out bells and whistles. The shape ...

Lanvin's unique brand of French chic usually outshines the competition. Which is why when I look at this Birthday tote, I just have to wonder what's going on. Did someone spike the designer's cafe au lait with mediocrity or what?

The Birthday tote looks like a Hallmark card. Not in a kitschy, self-conscious ...

Chloé has really been on a roll lately in the handbag department. It seems like the label really has its finger on the pulse of what women want out of its accessories. The Etty is the perfect example of this. It's sophisticated and chic, but it has a casual quality that makes ...

Lanvin epitomizes French chic. Its designs are both classic and cutting edge, beautifully crafted, and a little bizarre, sometimes. The Happy Snakeskin bag is the perfect example of how well all of these things can be brought together.

First of all, who doesn't love snakeskin? No one that I know of except the ...

Lanvin can make things work that seem totally contradictory. If you had tried to describe for me a bag that looks both antique and modern, that is made of brown pebbled leather but doesn't look sloppy boho, that will work for day or night, I probably would have scoffed.

But the Genereux leather ...

Lanvin is the oldest surviving couture house in Paris. Everyone thinks that it's Chanel, but Lanvin predates Chanel by ages. So, all the fashion that we think of as French that we also associate as Chanel actually has an earlier precursor. You can totally see those Parisian roots coming through in this ...

Lanvin says "French" like Marc Jacobs says "American". Who else could make a shiny metallic silver tote that is somehow posh and feminine?

The classic shape of this tote helps diffuse the bling effect of the leather. Ordinarily, I don't think I would really like a metallic handbag, but this one has a ...

When the French say "ooh la la", they say it "oulala". It may  seem almost the same, but the subtle accent makes all the difference. It's the same with French fashion; the differences are small, but definite, which this Lanvin satin clutch beautifully demonstrates.

As a devout minimalist, it would usually be hard ...

The silly season may be over, but silly fashions persist. If you're still in the mood for something fun and frivolous, look no further than the Aumoniere Evening Bag from Lanvin.

This frothy concoction is a real departure for the brand who brought us such sensible day bags as the Jeanne ...

Model Jamie Bochert is at it again with yet another spring/summer 2010 designer ad campaign. After a perfectly posed Marc Jacobs photo shoot involving a toilet seat, this first look at the Lanvin ad seems quite different.

The overall vibe is still just as offbeat and slightly surreal as the model's ...

The postage stamps were cute, but here's a Lanvin anniversary collection fashion fans can really sink their teeth into. To commemorate the French fashion house's 120th year in the business, it's released a range of anniversary tote bags.

There are three "120 Years" totes, each featuring a vibrant Alber Elbaz ...

French luxury handbag brand Lanvin is celebrating its 120th anniversary with the release of two commemorative postage stamps.

The limited edition stamps, which will be sold through French Post outlets, are designed by the label's artistic director, Alber Elbaz. You might remember his colorful illustrations from the Gourmet 22 ...

Lanvin's line is the stuff that dreams are made of. Its designs are always impeccably styled timeless classics that women love enough to hand down to their daughters.

Looking at this bag, it's no wonder why. It combines a gorgeous, exotic-looking skin with a classy, feminine design. The quilted material is given even ...