Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz chats about his collaboration with H&M. I’m sorry, it’s the snob in me but I just so wish he hadn’t done this. Five years from now we’ll discover he was forced to do this at the equivalent of a gun pointed at his head and only then I will understand. More interviews from this series after the flip. Via Highsnobiety.

Style is working on a series of limited edition tees done in collaboration with some of the industry’s hottest stars (see image above). The collaborations are in celebration of Style’s ten year anniversary. If you want in on the tees, you can visit here to receive email notification. Via Refinery.

Lanvin pre-fall 2010 is landing at Dover Street Market this week. Lanvin Alber Elbaz’s designs for this collection were inspird by the “leopard lady,” a woman he has seen out and about in Paris, always sporting a leopard coat. The jumpsuit feautred on this page does speak to that era of extra chicness, during which the leopard print was ats height. It’s very throwback Hollywood and serious, but at the same time likely to bring smiles to the faces of onlookers.

One more super glamorous look after the flip.

Swedish denin brand Acne recently collaborated with French fashion house Lanvin on a dress and skirt collection, which is now available on line.  Check out the design on the denim skirt, a very chic take on a very classic silhouette.

Macrame is going to be a big trend this Spring and with this pair of sandals Lanvin sets the bar for dressy versions. The profile is basic, playing backdrop to an amped out upper that includes jewel details! Also, love the island-color theme on the straps. Avaialbe at Kirnazabete in coral, too.

A peek into the new color and textures Lanvin is launching for women in Spring 2010. I wonder if this amazing woman will be seen in them again? More images on the next page.

Colette’s web store is now carrying some of  Lanvin’s Spring/Summer 2009 line of  handbags. Small clutches and coin purses make up the lot of silk leopard print pieces where details include bows, sequins, and bead work. Head designer for Lanvin, Alber Elbaz never ceases to amaze and dazzle and these bags are no exception. Every detail was thought out and the quality is top notch, making the high price tags a little easier to swallow.

More pieces from the collection after the jump.

With shoes like these Lanvin metallic woven sandals, you don’t have to wear much else. They are, essentially, the oufit. Everything else functions as a backdrop to elevate their insanity.

Spotted at New York magazine’s Shop-A-Matic, but you can purchase them at Kirna Zabete.

One more angle after the jump.

Love this Michelle Obama tribute song by La Tigra. Watch the video and see if the chorus doesn’t get a little stuck in your head.

So what was your fave Michelle outfit from the campaign season? I was partial to the blue Maria Pinto dress she wore for her DNC speech. If you’re a little bit obsessed with the First Lady and her fashion choices, check out the Mrs-O blog I just linked to. They even got close-ups on some Lanvin flats she recently wore out!

Lanvin has been killing it ever since they launched their Pret-A-Porter collection. Men go nuts about their sneakers and we like a loooot their new metallic series of bags. Especially the Peplum Series caught our eyes. Great size, good for a day in town or a night away.

You can now purchase it online at Barneys!