Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-ceil-chapman The entire jacket is hand

The entire jacket is hand done and covered in the beads and sequins

it closes under the bow with hook & eye

The drama of the wide cut sleeves does not translate in the photos - they need to be on a body and moving so that the richness of the silk really shows off

bohemian and peasant in feel while the color and fabric seem to give a nod to his famous love of color

The velvet allows it to stay full and almost like a modified bell

Spring 2003 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Strapless Printed Silk Dress w Feather Trim Runway Sample Dress designer-ceil-chapman The entire jacket is handSpring 2003 marked Alber Elbaz's second collection for the Lanvin and the reviews were very positive. Vogue's Sarah Mower said of the collection; 'Bouquets are due Alber Elbaz for excellent taste and innovative design aimed directly at the sophisticated women of the world. His spring collection for Lanvin was a rare vision of luxurious dressing, balancing luster with rawness in a grown up, wearable way. The designer also has a genius for dresses,