Lanvin Boutique - Window Update, May (Paris, France)


It's no secret that I adore Lanvin, but I'm not just talking about the clothes and accessories. The Paris boutique is one of the few designer boutiques that actually feels quite homey and welcoming. And then there are the shop windows. Ah, they never cease to amaze me and if Alber decided to create miniature versions to sell, I'd be first in line to buy them. As this isn't the case yet, I have to resort to taking photos every time the store front changes.

Those who have missed out on the previous windows can check them out here. This time around, I noticed a lack of props Lanvin is usually so fond of. The mannequins, their faces covered in what resembles somewhat plain Venetian masks, seem to be performing various acrobatic exercises, but I have no idea why or what the actual theme is. The previous windows heavily promoted the Spring 09 collection - this time around the female mannequins were wearing what seems to be dresses from the wedding range.

Starting with the Lanvin Homme main window (shot from two angles)...


The windows with the body parts in the women's section were a bit odd, but I'll have to give it to Lanvin... that's one interesting way to present jewelry and shoes. And behold the disappearing mannequin in the 5th pic. Here the Lanvin Femme windows, starting again with the main display:


Posted by Haute World at 5:31 PM
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30 comments:

  1. YukaMay 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    wow this is epic! its so odd but so beautiful.

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  2. MizzJMay 5, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    How interesting! I wonder what the idea is behind this concept? It seems like they're all failing acrobats as they're all in falling positions, or lying down. How do they even get the mannequins in those positions?

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  3. GiselaMay 6, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Those Lanvin windows are sick! Great concept! Can't wait to visit Paris again, hopefully in Oct for fashion week. BTW, thank so much for your advice on the MMM coat, I will def. keep it a maxi! Today I will post pics of me wearing it :-))
    -Gisela
    www.heightsoffashion.typepad.com

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  4. RainMay 6, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Designer shops always put so much effort in their shopwindows! The shop window looks like a circus act, hahaha.

    thanks for your comment @ my blog. I didn't know you lived in amsterdam.....but you live in another amazing city now! I envy you for seeing so much from the world. :)

    xoxo

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  5. The Little Fashion TreasuryMay 6, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Bonjour , Miss Lanvin ;)
    You lucky girl... can shop at Lanvin everyday ;)
    The photo with the necklaces is very nice!!

    Can´t wait to see your MMM photos!!
    E-X-C-T-I-N -G!!!

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  6. Oh So Hip It HurtsMay 6, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    hey thanks for visiting my blog. I think your blog is a great concept, displaying all the awesome stores and fashion landmarks all over the world. These pictures are fantastic, so creative and quirky.

    I can tell i'm going to enjoy your posts :)

    xx
    http://ohsohipithurts.blogspot.com/

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  7. MelanieMay 6, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Wow! Love the jewels in that next to last photo!

    http://www.wreckedstellar.wordpress.com

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  8. Is This Real Life?May 6, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Such amazing window displays,They are works of art in their own right, i think!

    Thanks so much for your comment, I'm so glad i've found your blog, I've just been browsing through your posts and i've already found some great recommendations for shops!
    Such a great idea for a blog!

    isthisreallife2.blogspot.com

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  9. Hanh, Life-in-TravelMay 6, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    The window displays are very artistic. Truly amazing!. Have on your Barcelona trip!
    Hanh,
    www.life-in-travel.blogspot.com

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  10. Fashion MomentMay 6, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Thank you for your comment! Fantastic blog, I added you on both of my Lists.

    FM~FP

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  11. Geri WuMay 6, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    i love lavin... hmm interesting window. a little scary but o so intriguing!

    xx, Geri
    http://lovegeri.blogspot.com

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  12. EriMay 6, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Hi there,
    Just came across your blog and enjoy it very much.
    Please come and visit mine too. It's a fashion blog inspired by Portobello Road, London.
    See you soon.

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  13. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Whoa, craziness! If anything, they're eye-catching and attention-grabbing. How fun would it be to design store windows?!

    xo, Becs
    http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com

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  14. Dream SequinsMay 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I like the men's windows better :) I guess disembodied mannequin parts really make me squeamish. So... the more important question is: did you buy anything on this particular trip or was it just a window shopping kind of day? :)

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  15. SyedMay 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Wow these are so fantastic!!! The Homme one is simply perfect. I love the fact that they have such an interesting window, rather than just displaying their expensive wares.

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  16. rnssncMay 6, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    stop it stop it, you're killing me with these wonderful pics... london now has both ladies and mens store as well, but the paris windows do look a little more exciting...

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  17. nooneMay 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    ohhh what an interesting concept!! I love the masks!

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  18. drollgirlMay 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    um, these are the best windows i HAVE EVER SEEN!!! and that includes the cool window displays at saks on wilshire in beverly hills! i love this so much!!! RADICAL!!!

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  19. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS. i would stare at those windows for HOURS if i was there! looooove.

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  20. BuccaMay 7, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    strange but very cool!
    I love Lavin too :)
    You have a fantastic blog.

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  21. StacyMay 7, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    i saw that store when i visited france this march break! it was so cool
    love the blog!

    http://fashionhandglide.blogspot.com

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  22. EyeliahMay 7, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Woah! Thanks for taking these shots!

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  23. KelseyMay 7, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Wow. These are amazing.

    They go so much more over the top on window displays in Paris than they do in Vancouver.

    But maybe that's no surprise to anyone.

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  24. ilikestuffMay 7, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    I love it! It's so wonderfully creepy...like that famous wax museum in Paris where they show forms of medieval torture...I forget what it's called...

    I wish Barney's in downtown San Francisco would do stuff like this!

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  25. MONIMay 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    insanely original! thanx for visiting and your comment!
    xoxo
    http://www.moneasywardrobe.com

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  26. Fashion MatchmakerMay 7, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    With all the strings around they look a little like puppets waiting to be assembled...interesting concept though a little disturbing :)

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  27. Sarah WhitneyMay 9, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    amazing photos! added this to my weekly fashion links roundup!

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  28. Maurenice@ Heights of fashionMay 9, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Those windows are WICKED!~ with this economy and the recession all we can do is at least entertain and have some humor.

    Maurenice
    http://heightsoffashion.typepad.com/

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  29. BrigadeiroMay 11, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Oh, how brilliant! Love these photos, thanks for sharing! :)

    PS. thanks for your sweet comment on my blog too!
    xx

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  30. AnonymousMay 26, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Stange, Abnormal, Artistic, name them! its interesting on how they even got the idea for their window displays! AmazinG!

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