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Lanvin Purple Dress

Lanvin Purple Shift Dress
Lanvin Purple Shift Dress

Lanvin Purple Shift Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A pretty dress for Spring /Summer. This shift dress has gathering at either side , with a silk

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Early 2000s Unknown Day Dresses

Lanvin dress Winter 1929
Lanvin dress Winter 1929

Lanvin dress Winter 1929

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LANVIN - Purple crepe dress, long sleeves embroidered with pearls. Collar embroidered with pearls

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Purple ( eggplant ) silk taffeta strapless ruffle cocktail dress

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap
Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap

Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jeanne Lanvin VIBRANT Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress and matching wrap. Circa 1980s I

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN 2015 deep purple linen one shoulder ruffle dress FR38 M
LANVIN 2015 deep purple linen one shoulder ruffle dress FR38 M

LANVIN 2015 deep purple linen one shoulder ruffle dress FR38 M

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2015 deep purple linen one shoulder ruffle dress FR38 M Reference: MECG/A00074 Brand: Lanvin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Logo Shirtdress
Lanvin Logo Shirtdress

Lanvin Logo Shirtdress

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

Navy and White link print Lanvin dress with self sash circa 1970. Easy buttoned placket with

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1970s French Day Dresses

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's
Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt Lanvin 1990's

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt ( the taffetas skirt is like an apron

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Kaki and purple sweater and wool printed skirt ensemble LANVIN
Kaki and purple sweater and wool printed skirt ensemble LANVIN

Kaki and purple sweater and wool printed skirt ensemble LANVIN

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki and purple sweater and wool printed skirt ensemble. Printed wool edge on the sweater bottom

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1970s Dress and Coat Ensembles

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S
LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S

By Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2006 Runway purple nude silk gathered panelled cocktail dress FR36 S Reference: CC/A00488

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Lanvin Paris Silk Dress
Vintage Lanvin Paris Silk Dress

Vintage Lanvin Paris Silk Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear dress by French design house,Lanvin. In a wonderful silk, with a purple

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1980s French Day Dresses

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Lanvin, Purple dress & bolero, Autumn/Winter 2005
Lanvin, Purple dress & bolero, Autumn/Winter 2005

Lanvin, Purple dress & bolero, Autumn/Winter 2005

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin, this dress is from the Autumn/Winter 2005. The bodice of the dress is embellished with Swarovski

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Lanvin navy and turquoise dress, circa 1976
Lanvin navy and turquoise dress, circa 1976

Lanvin navy and turquoise dress, circa 1976

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

This Lanvin sleeveless dress is constructed in an acrylic wool blend knit. The bodice has a fine

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1970s French Day Dresses

LANVIN Geometric Diamond Dress
LANVIN Geometric Diamond Dress

LANVIN Geometric Diamond Dress

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Size: medium

LANVIN Geometric Diamond Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin geometric collared diamond dress. Purple, orange,gold, black and maroon pattern. Buttons

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20th Century French Casual Dresses

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

1980s Lanvin Blue One Shoulder Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Deep blue moire and chiffon dramatic one shoulder cocktail dress with asymmetrical peplum, full

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Fall 2007 RTW Fuchsia Silk Dress with Ruffle
Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Fall 2007 RTW Fuchsia Silk Dress with Ruffle

Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Fall 2007 RTW Fuchsia Silk Dress with Ruffle

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Fall 2007 RTW Fuchsia Silk Dress with Ruffle FR38 What Elbaz came

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Purple Lace Panel Ruffle Trimmed Dress Size M
Lanvin Purple Lace Panel Ruffle Trimmed Dress Size M

Lanvin Purple Lace Panel Ruffle Trimmed Dress Size M

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

. Details Purple Polyester Dress Knee length Sleeveless Ruffle trim Back black lace

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Lanvin 2008 Purple Silk Dress
Lanvin 2008 Purple Silk Dress

Lanvin 2008 Purple Silk Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A pretty purple silk dress by Lanvin, Summer 2008. The dress is unworn with clothing tags intact

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1970s Lanvin Stripe and Geometric Print Maxi Dress
1970s Lanvin Stripe and Geometric Print Maxi Dress

1970s Lanvin Stripe and Geometric Print Maxi Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lanvin polyester stretch maxi dress from the 1970s. Bodice features blue, purple, black and white

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Lanvin Embellished Purple Silk Dress Winter Collection, 2004
Lanvin Embellished Purple Silk Dress Winter Collection, 2004

Lanvin Embellished Purple Silk Dress Winter Collection, 2004

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - Dress composed of purple silk embellished with rhinestones. No composition or size tag, it

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

LANVIN Size 6 Purple Zip-Up Cotton / Silk Dress
LANVIN Size 6 Purple Zip-Up Cotton / Silk Dress

LANVIN Size 6 Purple Zip-Up Cotton / Silk Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous zip up jacket/dress by LANVIN. In a beautiful cream and purple abstract floral brush

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Long Dress with Harlequin Patterns
Lanvin Long Dress with Harlequin Patterns

Lanvin Long Dress with Harlequin Patterns

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - Long dress with harlequin patterns in red, white, light blue, and navy blue tones. Size

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1980s Evening Dresses

Lanvin silk dress with attached scarf in geometric print, 1970s
Lanvin silk dress with attached scarf in geometric print, 1970s

Lanvin silk dress with attached scarf in geometric print, 1970s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 70s Lanvin silk kaftan gives the eye a gorgeous palate of color. Purple, pink, red, blue

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1970s French Day Dresses

Lanvin Geometric Print Maxi Shirt Dress, 1970's
Lanvin Geometric Print Maxi Shirt Dress, 1970's

Lanvin Geometric Print Maxi Shirt Dress, 1970's

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

1970’s Lanvin shirt dress in a maxi length with period perfect details including large pointy

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

70s Lanvin Psychedelic Ocean Print Maxi
70s Lanvin Psychedelic Ocean Print Maxi

70s Lanvin Psychedelic Ocean Print Maxi

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Miami, FL

1970s Lanvin in their typical-for-the era polyester jersey fabric in a psychedelic print in lilac

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1970s French Maxi Dress

1960's LANVIN haute couture floral crepe dress
1960's LANVIN haute couture floral crepe dress

1960's LANVIN haute couture floral crepe dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Vivid crepe floral printed haute couture dress from Lanvin dating to the 1960's. Fits a size 4 or 6

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk purple asymmetrical and draped dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
Silk purple asymmetrical and draped dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz

Silk purple asymmetrical and draped dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk purple asymmetrical and draped dress. One slit on the right side of the waist for a belt ( can

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Lanvin Paris Silk Dress
Lanvin Paris Silk Dress

Lanvin Paris Silk Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear dress by French design house,Lanvin. In a wonderful silk, with a purple

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1980s French Day Dresses

2006 Lanvin Purple & Black Evening Gown Dress w/ Illusion Top
2006 Lanvin Purple & Black Evening Gown Dress w/ Illusion Top

2006 Lanvin Purple & Black Evening Gown Dress w/ Illusion Top

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Studio City, CA

2006 Lanvin dramatic evening gown made of wool, satin and sheer silk tulle. Gown in constructed

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Purple ( eggplant ) silk taffeta strapless ruffle cocktail dress

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin 1970s Vintage Mod Op Art Print Shirt Dress
Lanvin 1970s Vintage Mod Op Art Print Shirt Dress

Lanvin 1970s Vintage Mod Op Art Print Shirt Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Sparks, NV

Colorful vintage Lanvin shirt dress from the 1970s in a mod op art print. Front button closure and

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1970s French Day Dresses

Gorgeous New  Lanvin Purple Runaway Dress. Size 38
Gorgeous New  Lanvin Purple Runaway Dress. Size 38

Gorgeous New Lanvin Purple Runaway Dress. Size 38

By Alber Elbaz

Located in Paris, FR

new never used super nice Lanvin purple dress. Size small 38 french Lenght 155cm

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Pleated Satin Shirt Dress
Lanvin Pleated Satin Shirt Dress

Lanvin Pleated Satin Shirt Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

This shirt dress by Lanvin is cut from striking royal-blue satin and has a slight flared hem with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Lanvin Purple Wool One Shoulder Dress One size
Lanvin Purple Wool One Shoulder Dress One size

Lanvin Purple Wool One Shoulder Dress One size

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvn purple wool one shoulder dress. Heavy weight one- shoulder dress. Includes a concealed

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

New LANVIN PURPLE LONG EVEING DRESS FR 38 - 6
New LANVIN PURPLE LONG EVEING DRESS FR 38 - 6

New LANVIN PURPLE LONG EVEING DRESS FR 38 - 6

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Montgomery, TX

LANVIN Purple evening Long Dress Decorated with bows FR Size 38 - US 6 Made in France

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Lanvin purple draped halterneck dress  US 4
Lanvin purple draped halterneck dress  US 4

Lanvin purple draped halterneck dress US 4

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin purple draped halterneck dress - Purple, lightweight satin - Adjustable self-fastening

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin deep purple winter 2007 sleeveless dress
Lanvin deep purple winter 2007 sleeveless dress

Lanvin deep purple winter 2007 sleeveless dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Lanvin deep purple winter 2007 sleeveless dress. This item can function as either a micro dress or

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Pleated Satin Shirt Dress FR 36 UK 8
Lanvin Pleated Satin Shirt Dress FR 36 UK 8

Lanvin Pleated Satin Shirt Dress FR 36 UK 8

Located in London, GB

This shirt dress by Lanvin is cut from striking royal-blue satin and has a slight flared hem with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Silk Purple Ruffle Dress
Lanvin Silk Purple Ruffle Dress

Lanvin Silk Purple Ruffle Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Silk purple cap sleeve dress with ruffles.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dress

Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 2014 Plunging Purple Evening Dress with High Slit
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 2014 Plunging Purple Evening Dress with High Slit

Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 2014 Plunging Purple Evening Dress with High Slit

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Plunging Purple Evening Dress with High Slit So beautiful, much prettier in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Dresses

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Lanvin Purple Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary lanvin purple dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in purple and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect lanvin purple dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz and Jeanne Lanvin are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lanvin Purple Dress?

Prices for a lanvin purple dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $228 and can go as high as $4,200, while, on average they fetch $1,136.

Lanvin Paris for sale on 1stDibs

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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