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"It&amp;#x27;s not like there was a model with three heads or a pony wearing a rainbow macrame caftan anything, but still, some of the things that hit the catwalk this season might seem a little unexpected, at least to die-hardLanvin fans. First of all, fear not Lanvin lovers, who heart the house and its designer, Alber Elbaz for creating a fresh vision of a luxurious femininity that exudes both smarts and sensuality. All your Elbaz favorites &amp;amp;#8212;the neo-Grecian dresses, the tasteful, crystal-studded LBDs and jumpsuits as well as the gobstopper-sized whimsical gems&amp;amp;#8212;were definitely in there. But after celebrating his 10th year at the house with last season&amp;#x27;s glittery gowns, high-impact party dresses and one seriously major bash, Elbaz shook things up a bit by toning them down. Take for instance, his streamlined evening outfit of a bathing suit tucked into black silk pants. Let&amp;#x27;s pretend for one, glorious moment that we all have abs of steel: Can you imagine anything cooler or sexier to wear on an evening out? I can&amp;#x27;t. Speaking of the abdominal area, the only pattern that surfaced in the entire collection was this trompe l&amp;#x27;oeil shift dress that featured a life-size print resembling Venus de Milo&amp;#x27;s famous torso. Talk about a conversation starter (especially for art history, ahem, buffs): Then Elbaz, who known for his elaborate, baroque jewelry and sculptural sexy heels, whipped out a few pairs of ladylike cowgirl boots. Behold: His signature jeweltone-hued party dresses made an appearance too, but this time they were simplified and a bit boxier than the usual Lanvin fare. All the better to show off a pair of fabulously toned legs on the red carpet. (Emma Stone, I&amp;#x27;m looking at you.) The little black dress got a makeover as well: most of the spring collection&amp;#x27;s versions came with subtle origami-like tailoring details at the side or around the collar. The finished product was Audrey Hepburn, 3.0. So, what say you lovely Lanvin-worshipping ladies? Were you surprised by any of these runway looks? Are you liking Alber&amp;#x27;s new chic and serene vibe? Or do you like your Lanvin served up with a little lace and a lot of ruffles? If you like what you see (and who wouldn&amp;#x27;t?) hop on over to Style.com to see the whole spring 2013 collection! More fashion-y surprises: Whoa! Victoria Beckham&amp;#x27;s Picts of Her &amp;#x27;90s Modeling Days (You Must See These!) Only 25% of Designers Showing At Paris Fashion Week Are Actually French The World&amp;#x27;s Most Expensive ($5.6 Million!) Dress and Other OMG Fashion Finds Turns Out Nuns Like High Heels Too. Here&amp;#x27;s The Story Photos: Courtesy of Style.com "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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