Lanvin Pre-Fall: De-Formalizing Tailoring

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Published June 27, 2016

Lanvin embraces stylish layers with gradient plaids and vertical stripes.Pin
Lanvin embraces stylish layers with gradient plaids and vertical stripes.

Lanvin men’s style director, Lucas Ossendrijver has a lot to say when it comes to his design philosophy. Approaching pre-fall with a practical sensibility, the Dutch designer explains, “When I start a collection, I think about fabrics, shapes, construction, technique and then colors.” Creating the collection, Ossendrijver explains, “I wanted to de-formalize ready to wear clothing, particularly suits. I enjoy mixing the genres and codes of tailored clothing and the casual, sporty look.”

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Lanvin Pre-Fall 2016 Men’s Collection

Lanvin juxtaposes tailoring with casual items such as the striped t-shirt for effortless results.Pin
Lanvin juxtaposes tailoring with casual items such as the striped t-shirt for effortless results.

The Lanvin man easily balances a fashion-forward perspective with a grounded reality. Ossendrijver says, “I like to play opposites. I believe that this makes clothes easier to access. For me, it’s a modern attitude, less formal, in line with today’s world, it’s the lifestyle of today’s men, whether young or not-so-young.” The designer adds, “I like the idea that clothing follows your movements, that it’s flexible and discreet at the same time.”

Lanvin goes modern, updating the suit with a short jacket.Pin
Lanvin goes modern, updating the suit with a short jacket.
Lanvin makes a layered proposal with a deconstructed v-neck sweater and polo shirt.Pin
Lanvin makes a layered proposal with a deconstructed v-neck sweater and polo shirt.
Lanvin showcases various ways to remix the everyday ensemble, using a turtleneck as a great example for layering.Pin
Lanvin showcases various ways to remix the everyday ensemble, using a turtleneck as a great example for layering.
Lanvin has a knit moment with a pair of must-have cardigans for fall.Pin
Lanvin has a knit moment with a pair of must-have cardigans for fall.

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