At Paris Fashion Week, Lanvin showcased its fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection, drawing inspiration from the 1920s era of chic and mystery. Designer Peter Copping highlighted elements like dramatic hats and tailored coats in a minimalist setting at the National Museum of Natural History. The show celebrated the brand's menswear centennial while focusing on sophisticated women's designs.
The Lanvin fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection, presented on March 7, 2026, captured the enduring appeal of 1920s fashion, amid high interest sparked by the Art Deco exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
Peter Copping, the designer, infused the lineup with a mysterious, femme-fatale vibe through fierce riding boots, substantial stoles, and dramatic hats that obscured the face. These hats drew from an Irving Penn photograph of a coal delivery man and a headpiece from the film 'My Fair Lady' worn by Eliza Doolittle’s dustman father. “And there’s a hat that I’ve always liked in ‘My Fair Lady,’” Copping noted.
The show opened with waist-cinched interpretations of mannish tailoring, nodding to Lanvin's 100th anniversary of menswear. However, Copping opted for a women’s-focused presentation, featuring tailored coats with dressmaker details such as godets at the hems for added movement. Skirts and dresses were angled, ending in dangling scarf-points accented by contrasting fabrics and fine embroideries.
Held in the unadorned mineral gallery of the National Museum of Natural History, the event featured the scent of freshly waxed floors and guests like Bianca Jagger and Ruth Negga seated on metal benches amid display cases. No elaborate staging was required, as the garments commanded attention on their own.
Standout pieces included slender, languid dresses in draped velvet, glossy floral jersey, or with tuxedo-inspired details, emphasizing a soigné, mature aesthetic that seemed to invite closer inspection.