Lanvin had reason to celebrate this season. Exactly one hundred years ago, Jeanne Lanvin became the first couturier to produce menswear for her namesake house. To honour a full century of menswear, Peter Copping titled his latest collection Homme du Monde.

Copping grounded his inspiration in a trip Jeanne Lanvin took to Venice in the 1920s. Refracted through a contemporary lens, Lanvin’s FW26 collection remained in constant dialogue between the 1920s and the 2020s man. Coats were operatic, finished with furry animal-print collars, yet styled with crisp chartreuse trousers. A recurring print across shirts and trousers echoed the vibrant patterns of Murano glass, while graphic knitwear nodded to the geometry of Art Deco.

The collection drew heavily from the house archive. Several Venetian fabrics came directly from Jeanne Lanvin’s personal holdings, while Fortuny pleats appeared in tuxedo trousers. Animalier prints, another archival find, were reworked across the sportswear and faux fur.

Plush silks and velvets met nylons and denims, a literal meeting of eras on a single body. Tapestry patterns appeared on trousers and jackets, recalling those found in the Doge’s Palace. The final look, a pre-worn hoodie, suggested an already antique vibe. On foot, the offering ranged from polished patent leather shoes and boots to Lanvin’s iconic chunky sneakers.