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Lanvin Velvet Dress

Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress
Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress

Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - (Made in France) Black velvet dress ornamented with lace and embroidered with black pearls

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Lanvin long velvet dress  60s/70s
Lanvin long velvet dress  60s/70s

Lanvin long velvet dress 60s/70s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Rubiera, RE

LANVIN 22. Faubourg St. Honoré _ PARIS 60s/70s Long printed velvet dress with large shocking pink

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985
Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985

Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toulon, FR

, director of Maison Lanvin until 1988. Straight dress with shoulder pads and long sleeves in black velvet

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Dress with Silk Fringe 1980s
Lanvin Dress with Silk Fringe 1980s

Lanvin Dress with Silk Fringe 1980s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline

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1980s French Day Dresses

F/W 1987 Lanvin Black Velvet Hot Pink Trim Peplum Strapless Mini Dress
F/W 1987 Lanvin Black Velvet Hot Pink Trim Peplum Strapless Mini Dress

F/W 1987 Lanvin Black Velvet Hot Pink Trim Peplum Strapless Mini Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Lanvin strapless mini dress from the Fall/Winter 1987 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette

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1980s French Mini Dresses

Lanvin Blue Lace Slip Dress With Velvet Straps & Satin Buttons 2006
Lanvin Blue Lace Slip Dress With Velvet Straps & Satin Buttons 2006

Lanvin Blue Lace Slip Dress With Velvet Straps & Satin Buttons 2006

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Lanvin by Alber Elbaz blue lace dress. It

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label
1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label

1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown
Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown

Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown, a breathtaking masterpiece

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985
An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985

An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985 France A Haute Couture set by the House of Lanvin consisting of a cardinal purple silk

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Black velvet and red silk satin bust LANVIN
Black velvet and red silk satin bust LANVIN

Black velvet and red silk satin bust LANVIN

$2,049

Size: 42 (Fr) on tag but fit M

Black velvet and red silk satin bust LANVIN

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and red silk satin bust. Acetate lining. 2 longs scarfs of red satin are stitched on

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS
LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS

LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS

By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS Reference: PRWU/A00204 Brand

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70s Lanvin Black Velvet Flared Evening Dress
70s Lanvin Black Velvet Flared Evening Dress

70s Lanvin Black Velvet Flared Evening Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dramatic and romantic silhouette. 1970s era Lanvin black velvet evening dress. Elasticized neckline

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Lanvin lovely ball-shaped dress in black velvet with silvery dots
Lanvin lovely ball-shaped dress in black velvet with silvery dots

Lanvin lovely ball-shaped dress in black velvet with silvery dots

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

LANVIN PARIS (Made in France) Lovely short ball-shaped dress with sculptural short sleeves and a

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980
Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980

Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

. This beautifully simple and modern evening dress designed in the 1980s by Maryll Lanvin is

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Wool Jersey Silk Velvet Evening Dress,  Fall 2006
Lanvin Black Wool Jersey Silk Velvet Evening Dress,  Fall 2006

Lanvin Black Wool Jersey Silk Velvet Evening Dress, Fall 2006

By Alber Elbaz

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Lanvin, Fall 2006 dress, black silk velvet circular skirt with wool jersey bodice, scoop back, side

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Silk Sleeveless Dress with Velvet Flower and Ribbon - 36
Lanvin Black Silk Sleeveless Dress with Velvet Flower and Ribbon - 36

Lanvin Black Silk Sleeveless Dress with Velvet Flower and Ribbon - 36

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Lanvin black sleeveless dress is made of silk. It has a deep v-neck with velvet waist ribbons

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Lanvin Paris Black Velvet and Ribbon Dress
Lanvin Paris Black Velvet and Ribbon Dress

Lanvin Paris Black Velvet and Ribbon Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A chic black velet dress by Lanvin Paris. The dress should be worn off the shoulder with the ribbon

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN Black Dramatic Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 6
LANVIN Black Dramatic Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 6

LANVIN Black Dramatic Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 6

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Lanvin cocktail dress is composed of a black velvet with taffeta shoulder accents. Features a

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN Black Velvet  V-Neck Crossover Dress W. Knot Detail Sz. 36
LANVIN Black Velvet  V-Neck Crossover Dress W. Knot Detail Sz. 36

LANVIN Black Velvet V-Neck Crossover Dress W. Knot Detail Sz. 36

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

LANVIN Black Velvet V-Neck Crossover Dress W. Knot Detail Sz. 36 Made in France Materials: 46

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses

2005 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Plunge Neck Black Satin Velvet Necklace Dress
2005 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Plunge Neck Black Satin Velvet Necklace Dress

2005 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Plunge Neck Black Satin Velvet Necklace Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

evening dress by Alber Elbaz from Lanvin’s 2005 winter line is in excellent condition. A unique aesthetic

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Castillo Embroidered Velvet Dress
Lanvin Castillo Embroidered Velvet Dress

Lanvin Castillo Embroidered Velvet Dress

Located in New York, NY

lanvin Castillo black velvet, couture, dress with copper metallic embroidery C. 1960. This dress

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket
80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket

80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket

By Claude Montana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s LANVIN black velvet polkadot peplum jacket. Bust: 34"/ Waist: 26"/ Hip: 34"

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Velvet Round Neck Sleeveless Dress Size XL
Lanvin Black Velvet Round Neck Sleeveless Dress Size XL

Lanvin Black Velvet Round Neck Sleeveless Dress Size XL

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the dress is evident on this used Lanvin

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

*SALE* 1980's Lanvin orchid silk  dress with velvet trim WAS $250 NOW $125
*SALE* 1980's Lanvin orchid silk  dress with velvet trim WAS $250 NOW $125

*SALE* 1980's Lanvin orchid silk dress with velvet trim WAS $250 NOW $125

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Orchid silk taffeta strapless dress with velvet trim from Lanvin dating to the 1980's. Fully lined

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Velvet Coat or Dress
Lanvin Velvet Coat or Dress

Lanvin Velvet Coat or Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versatile evening coat or dress from Lanvin. It is made out of black velvet with a black satiny

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1970s Demi-Couture Black Velvet Tiered Lanvin Dress
1970s Demi-Couture Black Velvet Tiered Lanvin Dress

1970s Demi-Couture Black Velvet Tiered Lanvin Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Rockwood, ON

A luxurious, rich black velvet maxi dress has a stunning long and slim cut accented by a

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Vintage Strapless Ruched Velvet Mini Dress Fr 40 Uk 12
Lanvin Vintage Strapless Ruched Velvet Mini Dress Fr 40 Uk 12

Lanvin Vintage Strapless Ruched Velvet Mini Dress Fr 40 Uk 12

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin vintage strapless ruched velvet mini dress. Brown and gold. Sleeveless, strapless. Zip and

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dresses

1969 Lanvin Floral Velvet Blouson Sleeve Maxi Gown
1969 Lanvin Floral Velvet Blouson Sleeve Maxi Gown

1969 Lanvin Floral Velvet Blouson Sleeve Maxi Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Absolutely beautiful vintage floral velvet maxi gown by Lanvin, c.1969. Full length dress with

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1970s French Day Dresses

LANVIN Blue Velvet Wrap Gown
LANVIN Blue Velvet Wrap Gown

LANVIN Blue Velvet Wrap Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Montgomery, TX

Lanvin channels Old Hollywood glamour with this plush velvet gown, crafted in a flattering wrap

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Lanvin Black Runway Velvet & Tulle One Shoulder Dress - Size US 8
Lanvin Black Runway Velvet & Tulle One Shoulder Dress - Size US 8

Lanvin Black Runway Velvet & Tulle One Shoulder Dress - Size US 8

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin Black Runway Velvet & Tulle One Shoulder Dress -Black Soft & lightweight draped velvet body

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1980's Lanvin Black Velvet Tie Back Mini Dress
Vintage 1980's Lanvin Black Velvet Tie Back Mini Dress

Vintage 1980's Lanvin Black Velvet Tie Back Mini Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1980's dress * black velvet (viscose/cupro) * acetate lining * open in back to waist

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Late 1970s Hot Pink & Velvet Lanvin
Late 1970s Hot Pink & Velvet Lanvin

Late 1970s Hot Pink & Velvet Lanvin

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Rockwood, ON

Such a sensual and rich piece - this late 70s Lanvin cocktail dress is just divine! Inky black

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin 1980's Vintage Panne Velvet 1 Shoulder Gown
Lanvin 1980's Vintage Panne Velvet 1 Shoulder Gown

Lanvin 1980's Vintage Panne Velvet 1 Shoulder Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Toronto, ON

Lanvin circa early 1980's Vintage Panne Velvet 1 Shoulder Gown. Paisley pattern velvet gown with

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Julianne Moores Black Velvet and Silk Chiffon Sleeve Dress
Julianne Moores Black Velvet and Silk Chiffon Sleeve Dress

Julianne Moores Black Velvet and Silk Chiffon Sleeve Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Montgomery, TX

Julianne Moore wore the same Lanvin Velvet And Silk Chiffon Sleeve Dress at the global launch of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

1990s Lanvin by Claude Montana Superb Deep Black Silk Velvet Gown
1990s Lanvin by Claude Montana Superb Deep Black Silk Velvet Gown

1990s Lanvin by Claude Montana Superb Deep Black Silk Velvet Gown

By Lanvin Paris, Claude Montana

Located in Paris, IDF

Fabulous Montana for Lanvin silk velvet sheath dress, dramatic neckline, gorgeous allure with long

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Lanvin Black Velvet Strapless Fitted Midi Dress US 4
Lanvin Black Velvet Strapless Fitted Midi Dress US 4

Lanvin Black Velvet Strapless Fitted Midi Dress US 4

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin Black Velvet Strapless Fitted Midi Dress - Strapless - Sweetheart neckline - Exposed side

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Black Velvet V-Neck Back with Bow Cocktail Dress
Lanvin Black Velvet V-Neck Back with Bow Cocktail Dress

Lanvin Black Velvet V-Neck Back with Bow Cocktail Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Topanga, CA

Lanvin's romatically long sleeve velvet cocktail dress. Featuring a deep V in the back with an

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1970s Cocktail Dresses

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Lanvin Velvet Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary lanvin velvet dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a lanvin velvet dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Lanvin Paris, Claude Montana and Alber Elbaz are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lanvin Velvet Dress?

The price for a lanvin velvet dress starts at $125 and tops out at $3,200, and on average, selling for $850.

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.

Find vintage Lanvin Paris clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.