Lanvin's Perfect Checkmate (Paris, France)


I'm once again playing catch-up by posting these slightly overdue Lanvin windows which were up in September. This time around, the mannequins posed as life-sized chess warriors, partially surrounded by giant chess figures. The most impressive props were probably the horses, but I'm sure if those helmets were for sale, they'd be snapped up in an instant. I also fell in love with the statement necklaces, which unfortunately are painfully expensive. A shame they didn't reproduce those for the H&M collection...

To see previous Lanvin windows, please click here.

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46 comments:

  1. madeleineNovember 3, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Wonderful ...
    whimsical displays and feeling sinfully covetous (not of the H&M things)

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  2. PatriciaNovember 3, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Awesome display!
    cupcake
    www.fashion-tarts.blogspot.com

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  3. LisaNovember 3, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    It's easy to see why you'd fall in love with Lanvin's statement necklaces. Wow.

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  4. IsabelNovember 3, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    these windows are so fun!

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  5. Jennifer FabulousNovember 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I am aching for that coat in the second to last photo. So. Freaking. Fabulous. :)

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  6. www.janetteria.comNovember 3, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    So coool!

    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

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  7. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 3, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    They're so fabulous! I love the dress in the last photo!

    Hope you're having a great week, sweetie xoxo

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  8. TeresaNovember 4, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Great window displays! Love the false eyelashes on the mannequins!

    invasionista

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  9. WendyBNovember 4, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    I love good window displays.

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  10. ilikestuffNovember 4, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    WOW! I love anything equestrian themed (being a rider myself) and these windows are really spectacular! If I ever have a mansion, I want a bright red lacquered horse to go in the foyer ;)

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  11. B a la ModaNovember 4, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    I love seeing these Lanvin windows through your blog. It is the only place where I can have a look at them and love them.

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  12. SherinNovember 4, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    These look really cool. The cavalry style looks great as displays.

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  13. SchnappyNovember 4, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Oh, so cool! I love these photos!: )

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  14. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    The display with the red hourse is absolutely amazing! Every window is like a little story. :-) Thank you for sharing it with me!

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  15. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    i was really getting a bit tired of those that went before. i enjoyed these.

    i realised i never answered one question you asked sometime back: i haven't done anything to my hair for a while. they simply grew. i'll do something about it after the exams.

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  16. MaddyNovember 4, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    I wish I worked in NYC again so I can catch some of the awesome window displays. The mall shopping areas in NJ don't usually get this creative with displays since there's less space to work with! Love these!

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  17. KashayaNovember 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Lovely window display and the clothes look great!=)

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  18. Couture CarrieNovember 4, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Amazing displays!
    Love that red coat!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  19. Cafe FashionistaNovember 4, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Ooh, what a fun take on a game of chess - loving the boots!! :)

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  20. Punctuation MarkNovember 4, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    great windows... love the originality behind them!

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  21. Sharon November 4, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Hi there-absolutely awesome displays, very unique and stylish! great review and fab photos! x

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  22. The Trendy FashionistaNovember 4, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Lanvin's windows are always spectacular!



    -The Trendy Fashionista
    http//thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

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  23. MizzJNovember 4, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Lanvin never disappoints when it comes to their displays. Have you ever thought of trying to meet the people who do the displays you feature? Would be interesting to get their thoughts on how they come up with these concepts!

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  24. BonBon Rose Girls KristinNovember 4, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Kind of in love with the large and in charge baubles!

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  25. ClareNovember 5, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    So cool! I am obsessed with Lanvin! These displays remind me of that scene in the first Harry Potter when they are playing real life chess

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  26. em.me.maNovember 5, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    i'm seeing lanvin everytwhere! very cute <3

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  27. RaezNovember 5, 2010 at 1:43 AM

    so clever! leave it up to lanvin to have the sickest displays! loving it.

    xx raez

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  28. Draffin BearsNovember 5, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Love the Lanvin window display, they are always so much fun. Thank you for showing us.

    Happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  29. bananas.November 5, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    lanvin is the shizzle! and those window displays are on point. loving it all!

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  30. Becky TjanderaNovember 5, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Wee I love it ! How creative ! :D

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  31. vint junkyNovember 5, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Love the chess piece reference!
    Also adore the gladiator style hats, now where could i get me one of those?!

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  32. Audrey AllureNovember 5, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Love the window displays!

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  33. nooneNovember 5, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I've always wanted to play a chess game with giant chess peices, I am not sure why, it just looks so much fun like in Sarah Marshall! and oooh so cool that Lavin's coming out with stuff for H&M too!

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  34. SabinePsynopsisNovember 5, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Just imagine the chic Parisians walking around with these fabulous helmets. A sight to behold!

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  35. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Ooo my knight in shining, um, Lanvin, has finally arrived to sweep me off my feet! Obviously loving this display!

    http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  36. Jennifer Susannah DevoreNovember 5, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    Miam, miam! J'adore presque tous les choses! Especially the overcoats and boots ... not to mention the swords!! Oh, my kingdom for a cool and cloudy day to don my knee-high patents and camel swing coats ... alas, today it was 95 degrees in L.A. Mon Dieu/Ick! Merci, merci ... adore tous les photos!
    (Always keeping eye for any new Ralph Lauren, notably his 1930s- or western-inspired lines and all the L.A.M.B. you can find!! I am now finally following you; je reviens!)

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  37. sofiasophieNovember 5, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    I am usually not a big fan of the Lanvin windows but I have to admit I love these, especially the red one with the horse.... maybe because I do practise horse-riding?

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  38. Alyssa RomanNovember 6, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    They give off that costume vibe with out being costumey at all! Perfect.

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  39. Fashion CappuccinoNovember 6, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    I agreed with the helmets!! So sophisticated and fun!! The red one with the horse is my favorite! xoxoxoxoo

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  40. Style SoukNovember 6, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Just exquisite...

    Though I'm horribly biaised as someone hopelessly in love with all things Lanvin.

    Sarah x

    http://stylesouk.wordpress.com

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  41. drollgirlNovember 6, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    WAAAAAAAAH!!! JUST PERFECT!!!

    this will probably make zero sense, but when i see an amazing painting, i kind of want to jump INTO it. be part of it. just absorbed by it. and lanvin window displays have the same impact on me. LOVE THEM.

    and i hope you have a nice weekend.

    p.s. sorry if i sound like a psycho in this comment!

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  42. Susu Paris ChicNovember 6, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Lovely hues and lines. Those skirts and shoulder lines. Lovingly preppy!

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  43. Johanna UrbanNovember 7, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Hhaha! that's so cool! I would love to have that job!!! Must be so much fun!!!

    xx

    johanna, sweden
    art

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  44. MNovember 8, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    awsome, now I want a red horse for my living room

    xx
    MarielsCastle

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  45. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Fabulous windows. I would certainly stop and look in!

    http://redumbrellachronicles.wordpress.com

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  46. AnonymousNovember 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    DI-VI-NE!!! I love military iconography and colours beyond words.
    My favourite Lanvin display later though is the menswear in Savile Row, SO good!
    http://s3.amazonaws.com/files.posterous.com/temp-2010-11-17/JEslwtjnImlrhsktGyvgFDgFrvyEJocbezFoxzbymjwGyCkgADnmIDxtvtEg/IMG03980-20101027-1452.jpg.scaled1000.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=1C9REJR1EMRZ83Q7QRG2&Expires=1290289608&Signature=hcsK6tEkhWhAAS1BGmj0Xaj8UbI%3D

    they were looking at me so I could only grab a really crappy picture, but I'm sure you know it anyway!

    And thank you for the sweet words on my blog as well!

    xx

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