On March 3rd, Lanvin held its first show since the departure of Alber Elbaz, who served as artistic director until the 2016 Spring/Summer collection, for its 2016-17 Fall/Winter season. The collection was designed by the studio team. 80s-inspired silhouettes were given a modern finish by incorporating various motifs from Jeanne Lanvin's archives and 19th-century Victorian silhouettes. While there were some pieces that retained a strong Elbaz influence, such as a beautifully draped one-shoulder dress and a ruffled mini dress made of two-tone taffeta, the collection was notable for its bold transformations in keeping with the theme of the 80s.

Items such as a quilted suit paired with a skirt featuring large ruffles, and a set consisting of a jacquard jacket and high-waisted velvet pants, are all pieces that fully capture the feel of the era, but have been given an updated look with dropped shoulders and slightly oversized pieces. Items that use luxurious materials characteristic of the brand, such as a lace patchwork dress decorated with ruffles and a metallic lace patchwork blouse, are also eye-catching.

A jacket and pleated skirt embroidered with vibrant paisley on the collar were the final look, remaining true to the '80s until the very end.