Pretty Sleek...

Held in a former transportation depot, the show started with the sound of drums.  Lanvin shocked as their SS11 collection debuted, showing significant difference from their usual romantic feeling collections. Emerging onto the catwalk was a model clad in a full pleated chiffon skirt that billowed to reveal tight bodies as the model sashayed down the catwalk.  Hot on her tail was a beautiful asymmetric swaying organza dress and as the collection came to a close a beautiful ruby pleated organza dress - but that was as romantic as it got.

The collection then moved towards body concious tops and dresses - sculpted and sexy with exposed zips up the back, racer back dresses baring shoulders and  oversized tuxedo jackets worn with slinky leggings.  Plunging 'v' necks balanced out square shoulders and heavy metal embellishment played amongst crochet knits and high necklines.  The collection was minimal with detailing (if possible?) - the shapes remained unfussy while the pleats and ruched material added elements of texture which brought the collection to life. I wasn't overly fussed on this collection, because I like the romance and unreserved nature of Lanvin collections and SS11 didn't to hit the spot for me.