Jeanne Lanvin was a pioneer in her day, making a big name for herself in the world of 1920s fashion. She designed clothing for women, men, and children alike. Her designs often employed the use of quilted fabrics, lace, and texture. She also enjoyed mixing different materials together, such as patent with matte or transparent with opaque. She was inspired by the impressionist artists of her time, as well as by the many different cultures she paid visit to around the world.

When I see Lanvin pieces today, especially when it comes to handbags, I can see that her sense of style still lives on in the designs. Take, for example, the Lanvin Quilted Amalia Cabas Tote. This large, lambskin tote is simple and chic. However, it also offers a variety of textures to entice the onlooking eye. It has quilting, grosgrain ribbon, tortoiseshell, and chains. But what I find most interesting about this tote is the cleaver use of the chain handles. They are actually all one piece, threaded through the tortoiseshell grommets. Simply grab one of them and pull it out to lengthen… and you have a nice shoulder bag instead of a hand held tote! Cool and classy!

The Lanvin Quilted Amalia Cabas Tote is available in Brown/Black (shown) or Black. It measures approximately 18″ x 14″ x 6″ and it retails for about $1560. Find it at LuisaViaRoma, where it is currently being offered on Pre-Order.

The Chat: Lanvin Amalia!

Net-a-Porter’s End of the Season Clearance on sale items just began today!

All US shoppers can enjoy an extra 20% off all sale items, and when everything is already marked a whopping 40%+ off, it makes this amazing deal not one to miss. Designer pieces are now marked up to 70% off!

Clothing by designers like Oscar De La Renta, Mike & Chris, Missoni, Vivienne Westwood, Burberry, Fendi, Balmain, Donna Karen, and the list can go on for pages.

Handbags and Jewelry by Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Halston, Bottega Veneta, and many more.

Shoes by fabulous designers such as Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, and a dozen more.

The sale kicked off today and is set to run until Sunday June 21. Or until the item is sold out.

Coleen, wife of Manchester United and England football star Wayne Rooney, was recently spotted leaving The Sir Thomas Hotel restaurant in Liverpool in her ivory bone Louboutin pumps and wearing the gorgeous new Lanvin Amalia Quilted Bag.

I love everything about this bag. With the quilted detailing, elegant chain straps and sweet bow, it will remain a classic. It’s one of those bags that you can have in your closet for years without becoming dated.

This luxurious briefcase-style Lanvin Amalia is dressed in a deep smoky black quilted leather with a couple easy access double zip fastening compartments. Also worth noting, this bag features a delicate platinum toned chain strap, a dividing section between the zip compartments, a gold-tone zip pocket on the outside with satin fabric trim, two inside zip pockets, two small flap pockets, and finishes off with a bow and the silver toned logo coin charm. Retail: $3110

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What’s this I see? Could this be a new City Tote from Foley and Corinna? Wrong! Try again! This bag is actually one of Lanvin’s new additions for Spring. Introducing the Lanvin Assouan Flat Sac.

Soft navy blue leather is paired with brown braided handles and black/silver lucite stud hardware. It is a convertible style, just like the F+Cs I have come to know and love. It can be worn either as a hand-held or a shoulder bag. Or, you can simply take the detachable strap off, fold it in half, and carry it as a nifty magazine clutch. Overall, this bag isn’t too bad. I love the rich navy blue color, the studs, and the versatility. The braided leather handles threw me off a little bit at first, but they are starting to grow on me. Foley and Corinna lovers will most likely feel drawn to this bag. I know I do! Now if only it was priced like a F+C!

You can check out the Lanvin Assouan Flat Sac at *NET-A-PORTER.COM*, where it is called the Lanvin Studded Shoulder Bag. It measures 16″ x 11″ x 1″ and retails for $1,845. Yowza!

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