Bergdorf Bonanza: Lanvin and Dries Van Noten

Lanvin Fall 2010 Shirt

Dries Van Noten Fall 2010 Cardigan

The day after Christmas shopping is a holiday tradition in which I am embarrassed to admit that I participate. But, this year I did have the excuse of the impending snow storm, plus I needed to exchange a gift at Barneys NY.

Barneys NY was totally picked over, so I had no luck there, but at Bergdorf Goodman Men, I scored two pieces that I'd been considering, but was honestly just hoping for a better price. So with 40% off + 33% off additional, these were a steal. I just couldn't NOT buy them.

The Lanvin Steel Grey cotton shirt features a triple collar with raw edges. The subtle deconstructed detail is not very obvious until you are up close (the Navy collar hides between the two Grey ones). The shoulder seams, placket and doubled cuffs (Navy inside) also have raw edges. The trick with most of the Men's RTW at Lanvin are these sophisticated details of deconstructed Luxury.

The Dries Van Noten Blue cardigan is lightweight wool and is made in Belgium, where the label is based. With the shifting of global production, I was pleasantly surprised to see that something was still produced in Belgium. I love the muted colors of the textured silk applique on the placket of the otherwise classic cardigan. Even when buttoned up, this silk detail will show. I see this with a plain tee and jeans.

Both pieces are actually a great score for my early Spring wardrobe and will serve me well on my trip to LA and Palm Springs later this Winter.