Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin Paris Collection Blanche Resort 2011 A beautiful floor length grecian style loose fitting ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would work beautifully as wedding...
$16,800Sale Price|40% Off
Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Wedding Gown, France, circa 1943
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Kingston, NY
A Jeanne Lanvin haute couture evening gown in ivory silk crepe, made in Paris circa 1943 and documented in period American press. Bias-cut and entirely hand-finished, the gown is a r...
New LANVIN Duchesse Satin Vintage Gray Long Wedding Celebrity Gown US 2 4 FR 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Goshen, KY
Size: French 36 Brand: LANVIN Color: Light Dove Gray Season: Vintage Features: Strapless sweetheart neckline Draped detail throughout Ruffle detail at side Belt at waist Long leng...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Ruffled Gold Mini Dress Spring 2011
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Spring 2011 Gold Silk Blend Ruffled Mini Dress So beautiful, much prettier in person. Size 36, but runs small Bust 30" Waist 29" Hips 36" Length 33" Excelle...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Black Dress with Blue Silk Overlay from Fall 2006
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Black Dress with Blue Silk Overlay from Fall 2006 So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 40 Bust 38" Waist 34" Hips 42" Length 37" Exce...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Ruched Green One Shoulder Mini Dress from Spring 2012
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Ruched Green One Shoulder Mini Dress from Spring 2012. So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 42, there is a lot of stretch in this abr...
1900s Lanvin Ivory Cream Floral Lace Sleeveless Midi Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lanvin Ivory Cream Floral Lace Sleeveless Midi Dress Product details: Ivory, cream floral lace pattern Featuring corset and layered skirt (5) Size zip and small click-on buttons clo...
Jeanne Lanvin Light Yellow Duchesse Satin Strapless Elegant Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Jeanne Lanvin light yellow strapless silk gown. Fitted bodice. XS/0 Bust: 32" / Waist: 22" ****This garment has been professionally Dry Cleaned and Ready to wear.
Lanvin Wedding Dress As Seen In Sex And The City Vogue Shoot With SJ Parker
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
LANVIN 2008 WEDDING DRESS. SARAH JESSICA PARKER (CARRIE BRADSHAW)WORE THIS DRESS FOR VOGUE FASHION SHOOT IN THE MOVIE SEX AND THE CITY.
Lanvin Blanche 2013 strapless silk ruffled ivory bow back wedding dress gown F42
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage This is a truly beautiful gown from Lanvin's 2013 Blanche collection by Alber Elbaz. Though it is a wedding gown, this could also quite easily be worn as an evenin...
LANVIN cream ruched strapless gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cream polka dotted strapless gown with ruched bodice from Lanvin collection 'Blanche'. Fits a US size 2 or 4 (32-33" bust, 26" waist). Gown has not been shortened. Gown has an intern...
LANVIN wedding Tiered silk-gazar corset mini dress
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Montgomery, TX
BRAND NEW LANVIN DRESS Sculpt a modern bridal silhouette in Lanvin Blanche's strapless ivory silk-gazar dress with tiered layered ruffles and an internal boned corset.
2000s Lanvin Black Midi Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Flared Lanvin black midi dress, round neck, hidden zip on the back, short sleeves, raw cut edges and slit on the back. Years: Winter 2011 Made in France Size: M Linear measures ...
2000s Lanvin Black Tulle Midi dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Lanvin black midi dress in virgin wool, round neck, short tulle sleeves, tulle layer applied on the hem and on the neck. Years: Winter 2009 Made in Italy Size: M Linear measures ...
2000s Lanvin Antique Pink Dress With Flounces
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Lanvin antique pink dress long above the knee, straight neckline, flounces along the dress and straps decorated with large and transparent stones, side closure with invisible zip. T...
1960's Jeanne Lanvin White Silk Brocade Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this ethereal 1960's "Jeanne Lanvin" cocktail dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern day haute-couture....
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Off Wedding Dress Spring 2004
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Off Wedding Dress Spring 2004 a soft gauzelike tulle ruffled and layered with unfinished edges.
2004 Lanvin Ivory Tulle Tiered-Ruffle Hourglass Trained Evening Wedding Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this breathtaking Lanvin evening gown from Spring 2004, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in proper haute-couture. ...
Vintage 1950's Lanvin Castillo Couture Metallic Embroidered Ivory Linen Gown Set
By Antonio del Castillo, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally beautiful and incredibly rare Jeanne Lanvin Castillo couture metallic accented ivory white gown ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's. Castillo was invited by Jeann...
1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949. Lanvin was recognized for he...
c.2012 Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Special Blanche Nude Blush Silk Wedding Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a lovely wedding gown by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin that we found reference to in a blog from 2012. The gown is just gorgeous and I love that is is not a traditional white but ra...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Metallic Gold Goddess Dress Spring 2009
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Metallic Gold Goddess Dress Spring 2009 So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 38 Bust 36" Waist 26" Hips 42" Length 54"
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Metallic Gold Goddess Dress Fall 2010
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Metallic Gold Goddess Dress Fall 2010 So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 38 Bust 36" Waist 26" (elastic) Hips 52" Length 42"
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Metallic Gold Goddess Dress Fall 2009
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Metallic Gold Goddess Dress from Fall 2009 So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 40 Bust 38" Waist 34" Hips 42" Length 37" Excellent...
Lanvin Exquisite Vintage Metallic Gold 1930's Style Goddess Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin 1930's Style Goddess Gown New unworn with tags So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 42 Bust 39" Waist 29" Hips 40" Length 61" Excellent unworn cond...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Dramatic Metallic Plunging Gold Dress Spring 2004
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Dramatic Metallic Plunging Gold Dress Spring 2004 So beautiful, much prettier in person. This is exquisite. Size 38 Bust 36" Waist 24" Hips 38" Length 44" Ex...
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 person. Size 36, but cut very generously. Bust 44" Waist 40" Hips 44" Length 60" E...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Spring 2011 Wrap Dress with Floral "Corsage" on Shoulder
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Spring 2011 Wrap Dress with Floral "Corsage" on Shoulder. So beautiful, much prettier in person. Size 34 Bust 34" Waist 24" Hips 40" Length 60" Excellent cond...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 2010 Red Silk Evening Dress NWT $7400 at Bergdorf Goodman
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 2010 Red Silk Evening Dress for Bergdorf Goodman NWT $7400 Huge jewel on shoulder. Comes with original Bergdorf Goodman garment bag So beautiful, much prettier...
Lanvin Gorgeous Golden One Shoulder Silk Charmeuse Goddess Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Gorgeous Golden One Shoulder Silk Charmeuse Goddess Gown Size 36, but it runs very large, there is a lot of stretch in this fabric. It is a dull gold, not shiny...
Hermès Constance Mini 18 Bleu Roy Ostrich Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Constance Mini 18 in bleu roy and ostrich leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set with the original receipt. Stamp Y (2020)
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
$414
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
$4,979
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Lanvin Bottle Green Draped Jersey Strapless Evening Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in New Hope, PA
Black/green wool jersey is gathered and draped beautifully by Alber Elbaz working at Lanvin. He was greatly influenced by his years at Geoffrey Beene, which is evident in the beautif...
$885Sale Price|31% Off
Todd Oldham Black Accented with Double-Chain Rhinestone Evening Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...
John Galliano Fall Winter 2007 exquisite black silk and velvet gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and exquisite John Galliano black velvet gown with silk and lace details from the Fall Winter 2007 collection. As seen on the runway. Undoubtedly one of the most special pieces ...
Vintage 1950s Rose and Sequin Print Dress Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, rendered in the softest shade of grey with a pattern of brushstroke roses in a greyscale palette and pink accents, this original 1950's polished cotton dress, is ...
1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford — Spring/Summer 2003 Black Rose Blouse
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
An exceptional and highly sought-after archival piece from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. This gothic-inspired blouse is crafted from soft, fluid 10...
ICEBERG 2006 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Ruffle Gown + Shawl Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Iceberg Vintage Runway SS06 Pink, orange, and red hues perfect for this Summer Matching shawl with fringe Beautifully embellished halter neck 100% silk Made in Italy Has an attached ...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
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.
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.