Like the plump, cherubic fairy godmother he is, Alber Elbaz has sprinkled some of his magic dust upon an itty bitty kids collection for Lanvin - perfect for narcissistic mothers wanting to assert their status vicariously through their precious princesses.

Don’t expect a diffused, de-adulted collection, mind, ‘Lanvin Petite’ is as luxe as the mainline, with crystal encrusted washed organza dresses, satin ribbons and pleated tulle. So far, so frou-frou. Ice-creams and muddy puddles are off-limits - thus fun, it would appear. Style: 1 Practicality: 0.

Whislt we cannot deny the ultra-cuteness (and might we add, our approving lack of Suri-esque high heels) there is something disquieting about the precocious posturing and oh-so-adult nature of the shots and collection, aimed at girls from 4 – 10 years of age. Those choke-worthy beaded necklaces are gagging to get caught on a slide or worse still, yanked off in a teeny-tots bitch-fight.

If shoehorning your little darling into one of Alber’s kiddie creations is outta your budget then perhaps one of the four rag dolls he created for Lanvin Petite would be a little more purse – and fun - friendly.

Lanvin Petite will hit Lanvin stores internationally this November.

Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:31:18 by The Real Runway