April 4, 2010 huge cheers for alber by Antonia Leslie A rather subtle s&m feeling to Lanvin this season with the same black long bob with a fringe on every girl, and oh so elegant at the same time. Suzie Wong and the Hollywood Chinese spies. At the far end of the catwalk was a huge spiral staircase in wood, like a sculpture, visible since the moment we all arrived and drank the champagne that was floating past. The clothes were all beautifully cut and proportioned. The perfect black dress quite mini and sculptural or the coat that everyone wants. The colour of the Paris season made an appearance, more rich chocolate brown but also creme caramel washed down with bordeaux. A flurry of fur and feathers in big shapes still sexy. Sleek metal cocktail dresses, long legs and shoes that were discrete and naughty. What a stampede to get backstage! Lanvin