Underneath the vaulted ceilings of Collège des Bernardins, the 13th-century former Cistercian college proved an opulent backdrop for Bruno Sialelli to unveil a collection steeped in the rich of history of Lanvin’s heritage. Pulling inspiration from the 1940s and 1980s, as well as 18th-century renaissance references and touches of the medieval, Sialelli mirrored periods Jeanne Lanvin drew influence from herself. 

The couture heart of the Parisian house was felt through modern craft as expert tailoring arrived in feminine double-layered blazers, angular shouldered jackets and heavy bouclé tweed coats. While most looks consisted of a muted colour palette, this season was accented by flashes of bubblegum pink, teal, rich burgundy and golden neutrals. Striking suiting was met in equal parts by dainty dresses crafted in silk, encrusted with studs and cut to the navel. 

Men’s tailoring was classically cut but accented by playful touches of the same mohair and croc-embossed leather used in womenswear. Materials were placed at the fore as sumptuous velvet, glistening sequins and fluffy wools offered a textured sensory overload. Accessories were crafted in the same vein, as gloves and hoods were embroiled with micro florals, and delicate single strap leather heels for women were opposed by a blurring take on athletic meets formal footwear for men. Exploring a mythological portrait of Paris, this season Sialelli rediscovered the truth of French elegance through the eyes of Jeanne Lanvin.