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Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Gold Metal and Grey Enamel Earrings, Circa 1970s
Lanvin Gold Metal and Grey Enamel Earrings, Circa 1970s

Lanvin Gold Metal and Grey Enamel Earrings, Circa 1970s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Lanvin earrings. Grey enamel and gold metal. The shape resembles five geometric rectangular

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1970s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Enamel, Gilt Metal

1970s Lanvin Faux Coral and Gold Earrings
1970s Lanvin Faux Coral and Gold Earrings

1970s Lanvin Faux Coral and Gold Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

These 1970s Lanvin earrings feature a ridged, teardrop-shaped outer rim in gold-toned metal. In the

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1970s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Clip-on Earrings Haute Couture
Lanvin Clip-on Earrings Haute Couture

Lanvin Clip-on Earrings Haute Couture

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and tiny

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Dangle Clip-on Earrings Gilded Metal and Glass
Lanvin Dangle Clip-on Earrings Gilded Metal and Glass

Lanvin Dangle Clip-on Earrings Gilded Metal and Glass

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

These rare, elegant Lanvin Paris clip-on earrings feature a long dangling shape with carved gilt

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1980s French Modern Retro Lanvin Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lanvin Clip-on Earrings with Pink and Green Rhinestones
Lanvin Clip-on Earrings with Pink and Green Rhinestones

Lanvin Clip-on Earrings with Pink and Green Rhinestones

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with pink and green rhinestones. Additional

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1990s Retro Lanvin Earrings

Black Resin Puffy Square Earrings With Faceted Crystals By Lanvin, 1970s
Black Resin Puffy Square Earrings With Faceted Crystals By Lanvin, 1970s

Black Resin Puffy Square Earrings With Faceted Crystals By Lanvin, 1970s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '70s - Each earring measures .9" x .9

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1970s Unknown Modern Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Deep Rasberry Pearl Earclips
Lanvin Deep Rasberry Pearl Earclips

Lanvin Deep Rasberry Pearl Earclips

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin oversized rasberry pearl clip earrings with simple half bezel setting. Clip backfittings

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Lanvin Harp Earrings

Lanvin Harp Earrings

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Lanvin Harp Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Toronto, ON

Signed Lanvin earrings in gold toned metal with heart and diamante tops and hammered harp bottoms

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Late 20th Century French Retro Lanvin Earrings

MINT. Vintage Lanvin round earring logo motif and crystal stones. Germany made
MINT. Vintage Lanvin round earring logo motif and crystal stones. Germany made

MINT. Vintage Lanvin round earring logo motif and crystal stones. Germany made

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Introducing MINT/excellent vintage condition, adorable round shape earrings with LANVIN's signature

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1990s German Retro Lanvin Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1985s Lanvin Clip on Earrings Golden metal Green Rhinestones
1985s Lanvin Clip on Earrings Golden metal Green Rhinestones

1985s Lanvin Clip on Earrings Golden metal Green Rhinestones

By Lanvin Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

Lanvin earrings circa 1985 clips in shaped gold metal composed of a small hoop and a large fixed

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Haute Couture  Architectural Statement Earrings, Circa 1990
Lanvin Haute Couture  Architectural Statement Earrings, Circa 1990

Lanvin Haute Couture Architectural Statement Earrings, Circa 1990

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wow, is all that can be said about these iconic Haute Couture earrings for the House of Lanvin. The

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1990s French Contemporary Retro Lanvin Earrings

1970s Lanvin Two-Tone Bolt Earrings
1970s Lanvin Two-Tone Bolt Earrings

1970s Lanvin Two-Tone Bolt Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautifu Lanvin 70's two-tone (gold and silver) mod hoop bolt clip-ons. Signed Lanvin Paris with a

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1970s French Modern Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Dangle Clip Earrings Gilt Metal Flower
Lanvin Dangle Clip Earrings Gilt Metal Flower

Lanvin Dangle Clip Earrings Gilt Metal Flower

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Lanvin Paris signed clip-on earrings. Romantic dangling shape with shiny gilt metal

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1980s French Romantic Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Gilt Metal

1980s Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Colourful Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings
1980s Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Colourful Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings

1980s Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Colourful Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a beautifully crafted gold tone floral clip on earrings designed by Lanvin in 1980’s. This

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Late 20th Century French Modern Retro Lanvin Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Lanvin gilt and navy enamel 'knotted' earrings

Lanvin gilt and navy enamel 'knotted' earrings

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful gilt and enameled earrings in a unique 'knot' design. About 1" in size. Marked 'Lanvin

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1960s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

LANVIN gilt and navy enameled modernist necklace
LANVIN gilt and navy enameled modernist necklace

LANVIN gilt and navy enameled modernist necklace

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gilt metal and navy blue enamel. Large sized pendant. 17" chain. Matching earrings available

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1960s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

1970's LANVIN enameled and gilt earrings
1970's LANVIN enameled and gilt earrings

1970's LANVIN enameled and gilt earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Small enameled modernist earrings from Lanvin Paris dating to the 1970's. Earrings measure

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1970s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Large Hoop Clip Earrings Gilt Leaves
Lanvin Large Hoop Clip Earrings Gilt Leaves

Lanvin Large Hoop Clip Earrings Gilt Leaves

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Lanvin Large Hoop Clip Earrings Gilt Leaves

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb Lanvin Paris gilt clip-on earrings. Large hoop shape with gilt metal all textured and matte

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1980s French Modern Retro Lanvin Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Lavin Drama Mask Statement Pearl Earrings
Vintage Lavin Drama Mask Statement Pearl Earrings

Vintage Lavin Drama Mask Statement Pearl Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Lanvin Paris drama mask gilt and baroque pearl statement earrings c.1970's.

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1970s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1960s
LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1960s

LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1960s

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LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1960s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin 1960s Vintage Clip On Earrings Amazing statement earrings with classic modernist styling

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1960s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1970s Clip on
LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1970s Clip on

LANVIN Earrings Vintage 1970s Clip on

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin 1970s Vintage Statement Clip on Earrings Incredible statement earrings from the House of

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1970s French Modernist Retro Lanvin Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage LANVIN Flower Pearl Drop Earrings
Vintage LANVIN Flower Pearl Drop Earrings

Vintage LANVIN Flower Pearl Drop Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage LANVIN Flower Pearl Drop Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2.44 inches (6.2 cm) Width: 1.96

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Pearl Earrings
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Pearl Earrings

Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Pearl Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 0.71 inch (1,8 cm) Width: 0.75

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin 1970s Vintage Statement Clip On Earrings
Lanvin 1970s Vintage Statement Clip On Earrings

Lanvin 1970s Vintage Statement Clip On Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin 1970s Vintage Statement Clip On Earrings Approx 1.75 inches across Great condition. Small

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1970s French Contemporary Retro Lanvin Earrings

A Pair of 1960s Lanvin Enamel Clip-On Earrings
A Pair of 1960s Lanvin Enamel Clip-On Earrings

A Pair of 1960s Lanvin Enamel Clip-On Earrings

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A Pair of 1960s Lanvin Enamel Clip-On Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of 1960s Lanvin Enamel clip-on earrings with gold coloured edges, a bright red centre

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1960s Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Gold Tone Clip on Snail Earrings With Pink Swarovski Crystals
Lanvin Gold Tone Clip on Snail Earrings With Pink Swarovski Crystals

Lanvin Gold Tone Clip on Snail Earrings With Pink Swarovski Crystals

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin Clip on Snail Earrings are whimsical, yet elegant! Features gold tone finish and luxurious

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1990s Retro Lanvin Earrings

Lanvin Lucite Earrings
Lanvin Lucite Earrings

Lanvin Lucite Earrings

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage signed designer Lanvin clip earrings. Great desirable era design. Deep coffee and

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1960s Retro Lanvin Earrings

JACKY DE G Paris Oversized Drop Earrings, Vintage from 1980s
JACKY DE G Paris Oversized Drop Earrings, Vintage from 1980s

JACKY DE G Paris Oversized Drop Earrings, Vintage from 1980s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR

JACKY DE G PARIS Oversized Drop clip on Earrings, gold tone resin and AB rhinestones and white

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1980s European Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Gold, Enamel

1970s Lanvin Goldtone and Faceted Crystal Necklace and Earrings
1970s Lanvin Goldtone and Faceted Crystal Necklace and Earrings

1970s Lanvin Goldtone and Faceted Crystal Necklace and Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful jewelry set from Lanvin, which comes with its original packaging. The necklace features

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1970s Retro Lanvin Earrings

LANVIN 1980s Vintage Clip On Earrings
LANVIN 1980s Vintage Clip On Earrings

LANVIN 1980s Vintage Clip On Earrings

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

Lanvin 1980s Vintage Clip On Earrings A stunning pair of Art Deco inspired earrings from the

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1980s French Art Deco Retro Lanvin Earrings

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By John Galanos

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Early 2000s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress

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By Louis Feraud

Located in San Francisco, CA

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1970s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1992 Iconic Sculptural Hourglass Suit

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This is a rare and hard-to-find vintage Chanel suit from the Fall 1993 collection, an iconic example of the brand's classic elegance. The set features a vibrant chartreuse yellow twe...

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy

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By Thierry Mugler

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

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1950s American Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Epic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 1997 Goddess Silk Evening Gown Red Dress

Epic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 1997 Goddess Silk Evening Gown Red Dress

By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes

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By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Three-piece ensemble from Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1984, consisting of a cropped jacket, high-waisted pencil skirt, and silk wrap blouse. Executed in deep chocol...

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Vintage Cloqué Stretch Dress with Tulle Edges & Bolero

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Vintage Cloqué Stretch Dress with Tulle Edges & Bolero

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

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1980s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Massive Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Earrings of ruby pastes, faux amber, faceted jet caps with ruby silk tassels. Clip back fittings. 1970's Haute Couture unsigned. YSL C...

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1970s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Gilt Metal

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Thierry Mugler Iconic Silver Chrome Metal Chain Black Jacket SS 1999

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By Thierry Mugler

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

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1990s Italian Retro Lanvin Earrings

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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1990s British Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Christian Dior Boutique Fourrure Fur Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Milano, IT

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Spectacular Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Beaded Lizard Le Smoking Pant Suit

Spectacular Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Beaded Lizard Le Smoking Pant Suit

By Christian Lacroix

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1990s French Retro Lanvin Earrings

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Retro Lanvin Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of retro lanvin earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of mixed metal, gilt metal and gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. modern and Romantic are consistently popular styles when it comes to retro lanvin earrings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Maison Gripoix, Dominique Aureintis and Dominique Aurientis produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing the variety of retro lanvin earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Retro Lanvin Earrings?

On average, retro lanvin earrings at 1stDibs sell for $895, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $2,125 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.