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STYLE FILE HERE: From Alber Elbaz, Lanvin. BELOW: A look from the Spring/ Summer 2012 runway HEARTS AND moment of ten ALBER ELBAZ TAKES READERS BEHIND THE LOOKING GLASS AS HE CELEBRATES HIS FIRST DECADE AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF LANVIN. D evotees of the exquisitely draped dresses Alber Elbaz conjures up as Lanvin's creative director have reason to rejoice: The designer has written a covet-worthy book commemorating his 10th anniversary helming the iconic Paris atelier. Alber Elbaz, Lanvin, available now in select stores, raises the bar on the experience of going behind the scenes to witness the process of a collection's creation—in this case, Fall/Winter 2011. Elbaz has crafted a book that tells a concept-to-runway story largely in its photography (by the acclaimed But Sou Lai), yet also in its details. A simple note pinned to an unfinished dress, for example, reveals not only the intrica- cies of its construction, but also the multitudes of thought that can go into something as simple as the length of a zipper. Those who wonder why a fabric is chosen for a particular dress, or an embellishment is deemed vital, will likewise be sated in the sketches and notes, from inspirations to swatches to sessions with fit models to ultimately the high-wattage presentation of a Paris runway show. But in a nod to where the fantasy of fashion ultimately originates, Elbaz chose to kick off the 704-page, gilt-edged tome—and at $450, it is a fashion keepsake—with the moment his own creative thoughts begin: sitting in front of a piece of stark white sketch paper. "I face a blank page each day, and I have to fill it with a dream. That's my work," he writes in this feast for the fashion senses. Lanvin. Crystals, CityCenter, 702-982-0245; lanvin.com V 84 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM Blending romance into your label's iconography is no easy feat, and yet Louis Vuitton accomplishes the task with aplomb in its latest fine-jewelry collection, the aptly titled Coeur. Crafted in white or pink gold, the splashier pieces sporting diamonds, Coeur positions the house's signature Monogram flowers amid sinuous, freeform hearts that wind around the finger, wrist, or throat, giving new meaning to the idea of passion play. Large Coeur pendant in pink gold, Louis Vuitton ($2,360). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-650-9007; louisvuitton.com desperately seeking scent? EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH MADONNA'S FIRST FRAGRANCE. We can't believe it Madonna's much-hyped first of her late mother's took her so long: scent, Truth or Dare, arrives exclusively at Macy's this month. Inspired by memo- ries favorite gardenia-laced fragrance, Truth or Dare is sweetly floral with tuberose and jasmine combined with a sultry undertone of vanilla, musk, and cara- melized amber. It's the forerunner for the 53-year-old icon's new lifestyle brand, so expect Madonna-esque handbags, heels, and hosiery to join the fashion fray this year. Truth or Dare by Madonna, 75ml eau de par- fum, $68. Macy's, Fashion 702-731-5111; macys.com Show, FLOWERS With Coeur, Louis Vuitton conjures quixotic thoughts. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PASCAL LE SEGRETAIN/GETTY IMAGES (RUNWAY)