Forget Tina Turner - we do need another Hero. Well, a Lanvin Hero, at least, like the fresh white leather one maybe-pregnant Jennifer Garner is carrying here. Jennifer may tend to favor simple, casual outfits that suit her mommy lifestyle, but she never skimps on style when it comes to purses. The Hero (see brown leather version below), with its modern zipped pockets and leather band running down the center, is a perfect choice, easily ticking both the ‘chic’ and ‘grab and go’ boxes. Bonus points for going with the summer-appropriate white version.

  Sometimes I wonder if the heads of elegant and legacy designer Lanvin have a twisted sense of humor… or in this case (pun somewhat intended) they simply dropped the ‘ball’. Is this pouchy and flesh colored handbag really named the “Pise Sac“??? Seriously people, what are you trying to say here? Did the handcrafting Italian sewers giggle as they stitched this bag together? The soft grained leather meticulously chosen to accentuate its silhouette? Maybe I’m just getting ‘testy’ today… Did the merchandisers of this brand anticipate that sophisticated women of the world would flock to pay $2160 for this purse as some kind feminist power statement perhaps? Readers, you be the judge and let me know…

   We’ve seen a lot of Jennifer Aniston lately, but what about her BFF Courteney Cox? CC appears to be laying a little low, making coffee runs and showing off her chic, everyday-perfect Lanvin Hero purse. Cox is a dedicated Lanvin fan, already an owner to their Vintage Kentucky Tote, so it makes sense that she’d fall for this lighter, sexier style. Love the look!

Call me sceptical, but I never imagined the feather trend quite transposing itself over to men’s fashion trends; but leave it to Lanvin to prove me wrong.

There, amongst their Autumn (Fall)/Winter accessories, is Lanvin’s three feather ties. None too subtle. And made for a male audience.

Yes there are enough flamboyant males out there to wear it; that leaves me with only one question: how do you tie the thing without damaging the feathers?

  Forget Tina Turner - we do need another Hero. Well, a Lanvin Hero, at least, like the fresh white leather one maybe-pregnant Jennifer Garner is carrying here. Jennifer may tend to favor simple, casual outfits that suit her mommy lifestyle, but she never skimps on style when it comes to purses. The Hero (see brown leather version below), with its modern zipped pockets and leather band running down the center, is a perfect choice, easily ticking both the ‘chic’ and ‘grab and go’ boxes. Bonus points for going with the summer-appropriate white version.

  Say cheese! This pic of Heidi Klum and hubby Seal on holiday warms my heart, and not simply because of their lovey-dovey actions or the fact that supermodels looks like regular folks sans makeup. Nope, it’s Heidi’s Lanvin leopard-print Pocket Book that has me feeling the love. Lanvin’s my personal favorite handbag label, and I love this sassy and striking print. So what if it’s impractical? If a stylish mom like Heidi can find room in her wardrobe for it, so can I. (Oh, and props to Seal and his man purse.)

  Has Alber Elbaz been vacationing with the Dolce and Gabbana boys? By the looks of this ferocious leopard-print Lavin Pocket Book, all signs point to “si.” While I’d be hard-pressed to find an overwhelming need for a bold animal print in my wardrobe, the you-Tarzan-me-Jane aesthetic certainly makes for fun viewing. The calf leather purse features Lanvin’s signature chain shoulder strap, romantically adorned with black ribbon and a hanging Lanvin medallion. The boxy frame keeps the leopard print from looking too Las Vegas cougar-y, but when all is said and done, I’ll be spending my hard-earned dollars on something a bit more versatile.
 

We all know that Lanvin is terrific for versatile, effortlessly stylish totes that up the grab-and-go bag’s glamour quotient. But it’s the labels fresh batch of delicious clutches that has me in a tizzy. Meet Lanvin’s chic Pop Satin Pouchette trio, a sumptuous satin foldover clutch sweetly adorned with a contrast grosgrain ribbon. The color combinations range from the playful and daring turquoise to the slightly more austere but not obvious black with navy trim, to the contemporary-cool navy with black trim. I love them all, which means I either get to play a little round of “Sophie’s Choice,” or I need to come up with some funds.
 

 Is Alber Elbaz attending some seriously swanky rodeos, or is this luscious Lanvin Rodeo PM Handbag a nod not to barrel-racing events, but rather the uber-elite Rodeo Drive? Discuss amongst yourselves. In the meantime I’ll be placing my order for this gorgeous black patent leather purse, beautifully adorned with a Parisian flourish in the form of a gold chain strap interwined with a devastatingly chic black grosgrain ribbon. The purse, bolstered by twin gold turnlock closures, is deceptively wide, giving you ample space for lipsticks, mags, membership cards to the Alber Elbaz fan club, that sort of thing.

What’s the difference between the Lanvin Madras Hero and the Lanvin Madras Heroine? Pockets. The creamy beige leather Heroine has no outer pockets, though there is one inside. Otherwise, it’s business as usual - petite rectangle shape, silver nickle chain straps that connect to silver holes on each side, and a leather band with turn-lock closure that wraps around the bag.