If I had all the money in the world, I would spend a shocking amount of it on shoes, clothes, bags, shoes, and shoes from Lanvin. I've been to this flagship twice and it's one of the most breathtaking stores I've ever seen.
The space is larger than it looks on entry, as there are a few floors loaded with goods. The decor is subdued and the store is probably not worth a visit if you're a tourist uninterested in the brand. The service is good and the place is well staffed.
There are few Lanvin boutiques in the world, and as this is the only one I've seen, I find it pretty damn special. Everything in it is Lanvin and therefore gorgeous and also shockingly expensive. I get kind of shy even touching the clothes. The shoes are my biggest luxury shopping vice. I adore Lanvin flats and have amassed a few pairs over the years, gifts from my mother bought in Paris where they are marginally cheaper. The shoes are adorable and incredibly easy on the feet. I also love the beautiful heels - less practical, but so stunning. This boutique has an entire wall with individual shoes on display in little box-shaped shelves. There is also a table devoted to every color of ballerina flat shaped in a tantalizing ring.
I doubt that I'll ever have the kind of money it takes to enter this store and go on a spree, but it's worth visiting just for the eye candy. It's on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, which is full of top-of-the-line luxury shops, and while the whole stretch is worth a good walk-through, Lanvin is my favorite stop. read more