LANVIN Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 Full Fashion Show

Luxuriously Lanvin

"We wanted to bring together classic pieces with modernity. When you think of classic pieces you think of boring and traditional fashion, while you associate modern clothes harsh and cool. We try and achieve tension between the two - and where there's tension there's energy and that's what fashion is all about." - Lanvin's menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver on the collection's theme.

One may ponder how Lanvin has managed to thrive for decades as being an incomparably defining veteran in French couture, but Sunday's menswear show in Paris easily answers any remotely daunting questions of fashion survival. With wool overcoats featuring hidden magnetic closures and wide trousers topped with slim tailoring, Lucas Ossendrijver's fall 2011 menswear collection cast a luxurious blanket of awe and beauty over spectators in Paris and fashion-lovers worldwide.

Whimsically Wondrous Windows

Dior, 57th Street, New York

In the short span of a few hours, one can manage to time travel back to the glamorous 30's and 40's, brave pirate ships & sea monsters, lounge at a glitzy gala, and finally return home to famously dine with the ladies all the while dressed in your best. At least that's how this gentleman has spent his Friday afternoon. Fresh and vibrant to embrace the holiday spirit, instantaneously I knew my day would be sorted with a luxurious stroll along New York's 5th avenue to complete some holiday shopping. From beginning my journey with my two favorite Christians (Dior and Lacroix) to ending at Saks, window shopping evoked a rather surreal, yet satisfying adventure only words can describe. As such, a photographic record of my quest shall reasonably suffice.

Where did Angelo decide to shop... for himself that is? I say take the journey to find out :)

Dior, 57th Street

A deliciously French Lady Dior continues to illuminate New York

Unquestionable homage to the era-defining "New Look".

Christian Lacroix, 57th Street

(One of my favorite haute couture designers)

A blurry Diorable colorfully & properly attired at Lacroix (Apologies for the fuzzy shot but the boutique is fairly dim-lit)

If you've read my Century 21 entry from last night, you'll notice I'm wearing the Valentino scarf and SAND tie as promised with some Dior, Prada, & Lanvin thrown in for good measure :)

Chanel, 57th Street

Snow queens.

Miu Miu, 57th Street

Prada, 5th Avenue (I love you, Miuccia)

Henri Bendel, 5th Avenue (These gowns were incredible to view)

Zara, 5th Avenue

Fendi, 5th Avenue (One of the day's favorites)

Effortlessly fierce mannequin working the camera.

Bottega Veneta, 5th Avenue

Lovely Athenian-inspired dress

Beautiful blazer

Saks Fifth Avenue, 5th Avenue

My favorite Saks mannequin

Child: "Madame, help me, I'm floating away!"

Madame: "Darling, but I'm wearing couture. Perhaps next time."

1930's Hollywood glam

Daffy's, Madison Avenue (This was interesting)

So which locations saw Angelo treating himself to some diorable holiday goods?

Answer: But, of course Christian Dior & Christian Lacroix :)

If you live in, or near, New York, please take full advantage of the endless beauty and brilliance our shop windows have to offer. As you've witnessed, they can be quite the spectacle.