So time-strapped was I (and *cough* lazy getting up in the mornings) that I couldn't even fit in a stroll down to the Lanvin store on rue du Fau bourg Saint Honore. Oh, and the fact that I had seriously depleted funds would mean that wandering down this painfully lux street might make me want to slit my wrists at the end of it. Anyway, friends have been banging on about this winter display in the windows of Lanvin where Alber Elbaz has assembled a cocktail of animals (follows on nicely from the safari outfits from La Roux, eh?) who all have puffed up chests and look especially proud because they're bejewelled by Lanvin. They kindly snapped these pics for me and seeing as I haven't done too much window snapping of late (I'm not impressed with Selfridges at the mo...my usual go-to place for good windows...), these are perfect specimens...quite literally...
Question, if the kangaroo can pull of fluro red shiny bob and long eyelashes, can I?
is the kangaroo just rocking one faux lash? hot.
Posted by: reeraw | 18 December 2008 at 21:35
I like the monkey one, but the rest just look like stuffed animals with wigs on and plastic persons. Not my stuff, doesnt look lux to me...
Posted by: The Stylish Wanderer | 18 December 2008 at 21:39
I love these windows.
Posted by: Alicia/InstantVintage | 18 December 2008 at 21:40
oh that is so odd!
Posted by: Eli | 18 December 2008 at 21:43
charming
Posted by: Prêt à Porter P | 18 December 2008 at 21:55
I love these windows, such a nice departure from the typical Christmas stuff!
Posted by: KD | 18 December 2008 at 22:09
wow, i want a tiger to lounge on! x
Posted by: Frankie - Swell Vintage | 18 December 2008 at 22:43
It's just brilliant. I love little monkeys and to think a monkey with Lanvin? Perfect!
Posted by: Dooder City | 18 December 2008 at 23:16
Those are some wild displays!
Posted by: Eyeliah | 18 December 2008 at 23:18
I love the flamingo!!!!!
Posted by: THE SHOE GIRL | 18 December 2008 at 23:24
Are these animals real!!!!!!!??????? Are they stuffed!!!???
Rianna Bethany xxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Rianna Bethany | 19 December 2008 at 00:33
The flamingo with the wig is hilarious!
Posted by: Jessica | 19 December 2008 at 01:23
amazing window displays..
however i think i'll go with those who find stuffed animals a bit creepy. i feel like burying them in my back yard so the can r.i.p. then again, i do not wear real fur either. x, A.
Posted by: Alecca Rox | 19 December 2008 at 01:33
POP! 20th anniversery issue!
Posted by: | 19 December 2008 at 02:01
Intriguing...these would make for quirky Christmas decorations around the house...
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | 19 December 2008 at 03:01
its so creative, i love it. and super proud they used a kangaroo, aussie aussie aussie!
Posted by: AusAnna | 19 December 2008 at 07:58
It's times like this I wish I was back in London!
LM
x
Posted by: Lady Melbourne | 19 December 2008 at 12:30
Whoah! Amazing windows! So creative and un-Christmas-like..love it!
Posted by: Kaja / FashBash | 19 December 2008 at 12:45
I LOVE animals - so this is nothing for me - bad taste
greets from germany :)
Posted by: popbarb | 19 December 2008 at 14:25
Love the flamingo with the lavender wig, some of it is a bit blah though.
Posted by: floraposte | 19 December 2008 at 19:28
I want that lavendar wig!
Posted by: clare | 19 December 2008 at 19:39
I LOVE Alber but I'm really not sure about these window displays... The chains on the kangaroo look pretty awful. I find the whole concept rather uncreative actually.
Posted by: jess | 19 December 2008 at 22:29
That Lanvin boutique is massive! I remember my jaw dropping to the floor when I saw their window display. It was all black and white items and they had retro plastic sunglasses (from the flea market...I asked..).
I think the current concept is very creative.
xx-LJ from SOS!
Posted by: SOS! | 19 December 2008 at 22:56
GREAT...now American's will arrive in Australia expecting to see tranny-esque Kangaroo's - thanks ALBER!
Posted by: Imelda Matt | 19 December 2008 at 23:34
amazingly creative! the kangaroo is me fave..
Posted by: adreamer | 20 December 2008 at 05:11
Are these actually dead animals? I kinda have respect for animals so... i don't know if I'm more angry ore discusted.
Posted by: hek | 21 December 2008 at 18:45
vivaaa dead animals !! viva furs !! viva Albert !!
Posted by: Carrie | 21 December 2008 at 21:48
It's doubtful that Alber has gone and slain animals for his display at the store...more likely that the stuffed animals have come from a zoology department at a university or a museum... in which case they are probably ye olde...
Posted by: susie_bubble | 22 December 2008 at 09:08
I reckon you should try some fluro wigs.
Posted by: songy | 22 December 2008 at 10:58
Real animals? sry but - just Disgusting..
Posted by: Live | 31 December 2008 at 00:08