Resurrected by Lanvin x Acne Jeans collaboration

It seems that I fell off the face of the planet and while doing so, forgot to leave a post reminding the readers. For that, I apologize. But, I managed to find my way back. How? Well a good oldd resurrected french label (Lanvin) helped me out as I was cleaning out "My Documents" I found a few photos of the amazing Lanvin silk-satin high-tops. So, I googled Lanvin to see what was new and exciting. Apparently falling off the face on the planet includes being completely oblivious that Lanvin and cult label Acne Jeans are collaborating for a denim line. Announced earlier this year in April, the line will hopefully (fingers crossed) be launched in 2009. I'm still diggin around to see whether or not the collab. will consist of a men's line; with the presence of the killer sneaks, I'm going to assume yes. How appropriate that they went with the shape of the uber successful Lanvin high-top (check previous posts, or search Lanvin) and the fabric is this blue-grey denim with a white rubber sole. The tills will be going insane for these ones.

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They've now become household names, like Sunny D!

Big name designers like Alber Elbaz & Lucas Ossendrijver (Lanvin) and Raf Simons of renowned fashion houses are quickly growing in popularity. Their names and the labels they design for weren't too too popular compared to the Guccis, the Pradas, the Dolces; but that's changed as they've recently tapped into the *sneaker* market. Smart move - I had never heard of the brand Lanvin until their CRAZY hi-tops hit the runway for their F/W2007 collection. Kanye West has been spotted sporting the hard-to-get sneaks, which also helps to make these labels a household name. If Etro ever made sneaks, they'd be SO fressshhh - maybe within the next couple seasons?...... my fingers are crossed.

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Lanvin Copper toe Hi-top trainers - BAM

Passed by these baboys at Holt Renfrew in Toronto. Ask any of my two friends I was with, I didn't stop talking about them for the rest of the day - can you blame me? I was soo ready to drop the rest of my cash on them. Colour palette is really nice - woulda never thought different shades of brown/beige/grey would work harmoniously. Both dark/light grey are taffeta aka durability factor. Suede trim and beige rubber sole make it work. Can we talk about this copper toe. BAMM - this toe makes the sneaker - i love it. The rest of the sneaker is pretty neutral then out comes the copper for the statement. Holt's tag was close to $800, and Barneys NYC has them at $730 - but shipping and all that junk to Canada would even out the playing field. Lanvin's Hi tops bumped Dior from holding the title of " the i.t. item" for last season - The french label is creating a big buzz in North America, and their popularity now has these killer sneakers to thank - and the other dope versions. (Take the poll on the side bar --> "Lanvin Hi-tops...Over them?")

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