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Lanvin boutique, off Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
When it comes to advertising, the French have un bon sense de l'humour, and sex is not taboo. I love that about the culture. If this window display were in any city in America, there would surely be complaints. In Paris, nobody cares. They have a nice chuckle and continue on their way, perhaps thinking about the fun they could be having if only they could afford those Lanvin heels.
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Ils auraient pu changer le nom en LOVIN...
Posted by: Franck Isoart | March 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM
I love that about french advertising too. They are right when they say Americans are puritans. Last year I saw a billboard ad campaign for a department store. It said "Notre pointe G est dans le penderie" (our G-spot is in the closet). I couldn't stop laughing and wondered what would happen if that billboard was posted in the U.S.!
Posted by: Delana | March 28, 2011 at 02:31 PM
That is hilarious!
It would be nice if American advertising could loosen up a bit without risking incessant complaints and lawsuits ...
Posted by: Julie, your FP Correspondent | March 28, 2011 at 03:23 PM