+ UPDATE / CONFIRMED!

I am literally shaking in my (ok they’re looking a bit raggedy) Lanvin high tops as we speak.

Very reliable sources have revealed that H&M next collaborator will be non other than Lanvin and its creative director Alber Elbaz!

WWD :

“According to market sources, the Swedish fast-fashion giant will unveil a project with Lanvin and its creative director, Alber Elbaz, within the next week.

On Tuesday, H&M launched a viral video campaign on its Web site and YouTube to build curiosity about its annual holiday designer tie-up. A series of black-and-white videos features stereotypical fashion designer types: a man in a skinny dark suit; a woman in an outlandish blouse and chunky jewelry.

By midday Tuesday, H&M’s Facebook page was peppered with guesses — Bottega Veneta’s Tomas Maier and New York society dresser Carolina Herrera among them — posted by Web users.

While the camera never lingers on the faces long enough for recognition in the clips, the voice-over of designer musings, while electronically altered, are unmistakable Elbaz-isms. “Design is very important because it actually brings dream to our life,” says one.

The video ends with the date Sept. 9 — presumably when H&M will unveil details of its latest collaboration, which have ignited retail pandemonium annually since the retailer first partnered with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004. Other designers to have collaborated with H&M include Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli and Sonia Rykiel.

A project with Lanvin would be a coup for H&M, given Lanvin’s status as one of the fastest-growing designer firms in Europe, and Elbaz’s drawing power as a fashion personality.

Lanvin officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday night, nor could a spokeswoman for H&M in Stockholm or New York.”

This might be the first time in my life I will be queuing for something. So exciting!!

More H&M here

More Lanvin here

(Correction: High Snobiety -as credited as our source at the end of this post- got an update saying these are images from the Acne A/W 09 Pop Classics collection.)

You vs Lame Title : 0-1.

So yesterday I had to pull some clothes for a shoot I’m doing tomorrow and since this one will be printed in the next couple of weeks there was no use for winter clothes.

Still I kept gushing over these absolutely fantastic Sofie D’Hoore pants.

BTW : you can only yell ‘boyfriend-look’ if your boyfriend is an actual 57 year-old librarian.

So great.

Ok, on to more Lanvin x Acne Pop Classics A/W 09 preview images :

Via :HS

Big pants. Strong boots. Small jacket. Nice scarf. Sometimes, it’s just that simple. Thank you, Mr. Elbaz.

Music: Philip Glass performed by Kronos Quartet. Press play to hear my favourite movement. After the jump: download the whole thing and watch the video.

DOWNLOAD LANVIN FW09 RUNWAY MUSIC HERE.

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In an attempt to use up all retro 80′s references in one go, Lanvin and Paris agency Hartland Villa reference Pac Man, Space Invaders and Lego in their SS09 lookbook. Lots more after the jump.

We just gave you a preview of the women’s collection (great pants!), now it’s time for the men to get some (great shoes!)

Trousers are 330 euro

Shirt : 300 euro

Trousers : 400 euro

My favourite look : shirt 300 euro, trousers 295 euro

ACNE FOR KIDS : here

And you don’t get it for cheap…

I already got kinda pissed off at the prices for the H&M x CDG collection and although Acne is no H&M, I still think 800 euro for a denim coat is a lot.

The collection is beautiful though.

More views + where to buy after the jump

This is my favourite dress. Gorgeous. (490 euro)

I love the cut of these pants (430 euro). It’s a great look for spring.

Above: Earth, Wind & Fire by Tadanori Yokoo. Via Pink Tentacle.

First off on the list, though: the best thing I’ve seen this week: YSL previews it’s SS/09 collection with a series of intensely beautiful mini-videos.

Gotta watch’em all.

Next:

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Late Of The Pier: Heartbeat, directed by Megaforce.

Naomi Campbell on the cover of i-D.

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Grace Jones ‘Corporate Cannibal’ (Her first new work since the late eighties…)

Gucci footwear for men spring 2009. Anyone make one more ‘indian summer’ joke and I’ll stab you.

Reebok R.A.D re-release. Bodacious! (Via Sneaker Freaker)

Lanvin x Acne High-Tops

032c has a new issue out, featuring 20 years of press on Martin Margiela, curated by my fellow countryman himself.

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RIP Bruce Coner, director of (a.o.) Mongoloid by Devo

Photography by Eric Larher.

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Bloc Party: ‘Mercury’. Damn dirty apes!

Juergen Teller for Marc Jacobs. Model: M.I.A.

The new S/S 08 campaigns are trickling in. We’ve picked some of our favourites. Marc Jacobs, Lanvin and YSL are the big winners for me. That’s my choice homey, you decide yours. 7 More after the jump.

Inez & Vinoodh for Gucci. Model: Natasha Poly. Very John Currin, if you ask me.

Inez & Vinoodh for YSL. Model: Kate Moss.

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Model: Coco Rocha.

Steven Meisel for Lanvin. Model: Olga.

Steven Meisel for Prada. Model: Sasha Pivoravova.

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Cruise. Model: Claudia Shiffer.

David Sims for Balenciaga. Model: Jennifer Connely.