Lanvin Alber Elbaz Silk Butterfly Pants F/W 2013

Name: Lanvin Alber Elbaz Silk Butterfly Pants F/W 2013
Brand: Lanvin Paris
Price: 975 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Moroccan-born designer Alber Elbaz is remembered as much for his love of people as he is for his astounding talent and creative philosophy. Credited with revitalizing the French fashion house of Lanvin where he served as creative director for fourteen years, he preferred to think of himself as a storyteller, working with “intuition, instinct, and joy.” Widely beloved and admired, the soft spoken Elbaz lamented in an interview for Vogue how technology was changing the face of fashion, with the emphasis shifting from how designs felt in person to how they appeared on a screen. Referring to himself as “just Alber” the designer explained that one of his intentions with fashion was “to elevate people, to make them dream." According to Vogue, Elbaz’s 2013 F/W collection was “carefree yet elegant” and featured a tougher Lanvin girl wearing oxfords in lieu of ballet flats and an idiosyncratic lineup that included godet skirts, several floral applique looks, and a 50’s inspired cocktail dress. From that collection, these beautiful pants embody Lanvin at its finest. Done in a silver-grey silk-wool blend, these magnificent pants have a nice sheen and feature the butterfly print of the season in shades of black, maroon, and brown. The butterflies are artfully arranged in varying degrees of flight, giving these pants a wistful, fairytale like quality and a unique visual movement of their own. Size: 38FR 6/8US Size estimate: MEDIUM Measurements: Waist: 30 inches Rise: 10.5 inches Length inseam: 31.5 inches Length waist to hem: 41. Inches The fitted, ankle-length pants are impeccably tailored and have a sharp crease down the center front and back of each leg. Complete with belt loops, two side pockets, and a sleek back welt pocket, these pants sit higher on the hips and have a crisp, slender silhouette. A phenomenal addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, these pants are the perfect choice for a cocktail party, evening soiree, or special occasion and can easily be styled with a silk blouse to create an unforgettable ensemble. These Lanvin pants are partially lined at the waist and close with a front zipper and flat eye and hook closure. There are zipper closures at the inseam of each leg by the ankle, allowing for greater ease of movement and versatile styling. In excellent condition, these pants have been professionally eco dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself. - Follow us on Instagram @BASHAGOLD

Designer:

Lanvin Paris

Brand:

Lanvin Paris

Dimensions:

Length: 41 in (104.14 cm)Marked Size: 38FR - Medium (US)Waist: 30 in (76.2 cm)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

2010-

Condition:

Seller Location:

Boca Raton, FL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU73017976712

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The career of Jeanne Lanvin (1867–1946) and her eponymous brand began with a millinery apprenticeship in the late 19th century. Today, Lanvin Paris is a globally revered company and is among the oldest French fashion houses still in existence. It is renowned for its exquisite and sought-after vintage evening dresses, shoes, skirts and other garments and accessories and for having dressed such high-profile celebrities as Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Kim Kardashian and Sienna Miller.

In 1889, when her apprenticeship came to an end, the young French designer Jeanne Lanvin opened a custom hat shop on the rue Boissy d’Anglas in Paris. Four years later, she moved her business into a much more prominent space on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, one of the world’s most famous luxury fashion districts.

The new Maison Lanvin was big enough to display the pieces she would design for her daughter, Marguerite, who was born in 1897. The relationship between Lanvin and her daughter would be at the core of the brand, with a 1907 photograph of Jeanne and Marguerite in matching outfits inspiring the fashion house’s enduring logo.

In 1908, Lanvin launched a line of children’s clothing, one of the first such moves in high-end fashion. When mothers came in to buy the clothes, they often asked for similar designs for themselves.

Lanvin decided to introduce a women’s wear line with pieces that had a youthful femininity. This would grow to encompass everyday clothing, dresses, coats, lingerie and furs, as well as menswear, perfume and household items. Once she became a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture (Parisian Fashion Council) in 1909, her title officially switched from milliner to designer.

Along with her stylish designs, Lanvin identified the importance of brand identity through fabric colors, opening a dye factory in Nanterre, France. There the distinctive “Lanvin blue” was produced, so even if her designs were copied, the colors could never be exactly reproduced.

After Jeanne Lanvin's death, her daughter, Marguerite Marie-Blanche de Polignac, took over and a series of talented artistic directors would propel the brand through the trends of the 20th century, including Jules François Crahay, Dominique Morlotti, Alber Elbaz and, most recently, Bruno Sialelli. In 2018, Lanvin was acquired by the Fosun Fashion Group, which is now focused on celebrating Lanvin’s heritage while pushing it into a new chapter.

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