Lanvin to Tap Olivier Lapidus for Artistic Director

Less than a week after parting ways with French designer Bouchra Jarrar, Lanvin has announced her replacement -- Olivier Lapidus. He too, is a French designer with a reputable past and lineage. Lapidus is the son of safari suit aficionado Ted Lapidus, and has spent time building his father's brand -- the Ted Lapidus label -- Balmain Homme, and conceptualizing decor and furniture in hotel Félicien. According to Business of Fashion, Lapidus started working with the French luxe fashion house Monda...