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Lanvin 1980s Suede Clutch
Lanvin 1980s Suede Clutch

Lanvin 1980s Suede Clutch

$375

W 9 in D 1 in L 6.5 in

Lanvin 1980s Suede Clutch

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the exquisite Lanvin 1980s Suede Clutch, a timeless accessory that exudes elegance and

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1980s Italian Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin evening bag
Lanvin evening bag

Lanvin evening bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LANVIN - (Made in France) Round black velvet evening bag with a black cord trimming strap, and a

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin evening bag
Lanvin evening bag

Lanvin evening bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LANVIN - (Made in France) Round black velvet evening bag with a black cord trimming strap, and a

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Blue Canvas Bag
Lanvin Blue Canvas Bag

Lanvin Blue Canvas Bag

$819

H 7.49 in W 16.15 in D 6.3 in

Lanvin Blue Canvas Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - (Made in France) Bag in blue canvas and burgundy leather. Golden metal attributes

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag
Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag

Vintage Lanvin Gold Shell Minaudière Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Lanvin gold-tone shell minaudière evening bag, crafted in Italy with a sculptural ridged

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1970s Italian Vintage Lanvin Handbags

1980s Elegant Embossed and Gilded Leather Baguette Bag by Lanvin Paris
1980s Elegant Embossed and Gilded Leather Baguette Bag by Lanvin Paris

1980s Elegant Embossed and Gilded Leather Baguette Bag by Lanvin Paris

$1,928

H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 1.19 in L 22.05 in

1980s Elegant Embossed and Gilded Leather Baguette Bag by Lanvin Paris

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This vintage 1980s Lanvin Paris shoulder bag exudes a sophisticated, exotic charm with its stunning

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Lanvin Handbags

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Vintage LANVIN black leather handbag with golden logo motif. Classic purse.
Vintage LANVIN black leather handbag with golden logo motif. Classic purse.

Vintage LANVIN black leather handbag with golden logo motif. Classic purse.

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1980s. Vintage LANVIN classic black leather purse that would suit for any occasions. The golden LL

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Dramatic Lanvin Handbag, 'Comedy and Tragedy'
Dramatic Lanvin Handbag, 'Comedy and Tragedy'

Dramatic Lanvin Handbag, 'Comedy and Tragedy'

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

still leaving this handbag looking clean and neat. There is a gold-tone metal plaque of 'Comedy

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Paris Leather Handbag
Lanvin Paris Leather Handbag

Lanvin Paris Leather Handbag

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H 7 in W 10 in D 3 in

Lanvin Paris Leather Handbag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

A chic leather handbag by Lanvin Paris. The bag is stone coloured , with a pouch on either side and

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1990s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Lanvin Black Leather Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lanvin 80s vintage bag. Black color bag with gold-colored details. 100% leather fabric with tone

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Nice, FR

LANVIN Paris vintage minaudiere shoulder bag featuring a hard case body, a silk braided strap and a

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20th Century French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Black Leather Vintage Evening Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Black Leather Vintage Evening Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Black Leather Vintage Evening Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lanvin vintage 80s bag. Black shoulder strap, clip button closure and golden logo. 100% leather

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag
1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag

1970s Lanvin Paris Green Velvet Bakelite Handles Golden Chain Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Lanvin Paris vintage bag 70s green, in velvet with bakelite handle, shoulder strap with gold chain

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1970s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Extraordinary 1960's Lanvin Choker Bag.  Mod.  Body Armor Style.
Extraordinary 1960's Lanvin Choker Bag.  Mod.  Body Armor Style.

Extraordinary 1960's Lanvin Choker Bag. Mod. Body Armor Style.

By Lanvin Paris

Located in University City, MO

This bag Lanvin piece is incredibly rare. I have only seen one other in my entire vintage

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1960s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Black Zippy Clutch Quilted Long Leather Zip Around 21lk0123 Wallet
Lanvin Black Zippy Clutch Quilted Long Leather Zip Around 21lk0123 Wallet

Lanvin Black Zippy Clutch Quilted Long Leather Zip Around 21lk0123 Wallet

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 1"Height: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wear: Interior is clean and odorless. Exterior has some rubbing, a...

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20th Century Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Coral Red Flower Pot Evening Bag
Lanvin Coral Red Flower Pot Evening Bag

Lanvin Coral Red Flower Pot Evening Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin coral red flower pot evening bag, a rare bag possibly from the 1980s, This beautiful bag in

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Navy Suede Flower Pot Evening Bag Rare
Lanvin Navy Suede Flower Pot Evening Bag Rare

Lanvin Navy Suede Flower Pot Evening Bag Rare

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin navy suede flower pot evening bag, a rare bag possibly from the 1980s, we have listed the

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

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H 4.93 in W 7.88 in D 2.88 in L 32.29 in

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Nice, FR

LANVIN Paris vintage minaudiere shoulder bag featuring a hard case body, a silk braided strap and a

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20th Century French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Crocodile Black Exotic Leather Bag
Lanvin Crocodile Black Exotic Leather Bag

Lanvin Crocodile Black Exotic Leather Bag

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H 11.03 in D 3.55 in L 11.03 in

Lanvin Crocodile Black Exotic Leather Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - Black exotic leather bag with golden metal elements. Additional information: Condition

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1970s Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Vintage Tassel Minaudiere Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Nice, FR

LANVIN Paris vintage minaudiere shoulder bag featuring a hard case body, a silk braided strap and a

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20th Century French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

1980s Lanvin Leather Nut Shoulder Bag
1980s Lanvin Leather Nut Shoulder Bag

1980s Lanvin Leather Nut Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Lanvin small nut leather shoulder bag featuring a top zip opening, a front pocket, a gold tone

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Brown Alligator Crossbody Bag - 1960's
Lanvin Brown Alligator Crossbody Bag - 1960's

Lanvin Brown Alligator Crossbody Bag - 1960's

By Lanvin Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Lanvin crossbody bag is made of brown alligator. It has a flap closure and the inside is split

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1960s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Nude Leather Shoulder Bag
Lanvin Nude Leather Shoulder Bag

Lanvin Nude Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 9 in W 12 in D 3 in

Lanvin Nude Leather Shoulder Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

Lanvin brings a classic style with a little metal flare with this shoulder bag. Its nude color is

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Vintage Lanvin Purse
Vintage Lanvin Purse

Vintage Lanvin Purse

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H 8.67 in D 1.58 in L 9.06 in

Vintage Lanvin Purse

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Iconic Lanvin Paris shoulderbag purse in cracked sheen black leather. Featuring a bondage strappy

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20th Century French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Vintage 70's Logo Clutch With Strap
Lanvin Vintage 70's Logo Clutch With Strap

Lanvin Vintage 70's Logo Clutch With Strap

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W 12.8 in D 1.97 in L 7.68 in

Lanvin Vintage 70's Logo Clutch With Strap

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Lanvin Vintage 70's logo clutch with strap. Clutch has double flap pocket details, adjustable

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1970s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Vintage Lanvin Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag
Vintage Lanvin Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag

Vintage Lanvin Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Vintage Lanvin Bright Golden Yellow silk Clutch Evening Bag. Envelope style. Large

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1970s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Vintage Lanvin Doucle Flap Bag
Vintage Lanvin Doucle Flap Bag

Vintage Lanvin Doucle Flap Bag

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

A really Vintage Lanvin bag with 2 flaps. Removable shoulder strap Bag is vintage anbd it has

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1970s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Pink Marron Suede Shoulder Box Bag 70s
Lanvin Pink Marron Suede Shoulder Box Bag 70s

Lanvin Pink Marron Suede Shoulder Box Bag 70s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Lanvin suede shoulder bag from circa 1970s. Pink brown suede box shape bag featuring the iconic

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1970s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Black Leather Box Shoulder Bag 70s
Lanvin Black Leather Box Shoulder Bag 70s

Lanvin Black Leather Box Shoulder Bag 70s

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Lanvin vintage shoulder box bag in black leather. It has a beautifully crafted classic logo hard

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1970s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Murray Kruger Lanvin Inspired Handbag
Murray Kruger Lanvin Inspired Handbag

Murray Kruger Lanvin Inspired Handbag

Located in Chicago, IL

*Measurements*
12"w x 6 3/4"h x 31/8"d.
The handle drops 3 3/8".

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1950s American Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Rare Lanvin Rigid Shoulder Bag in Leather and Metal.
Rare Lanvin Rigid Shoulder Bag in Leather and Metal.

Rare Lanvin Rigid Shoulder Bag in Leather and Metal.

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

rare Lanvin bal in leather and metalic parts , style cartouchiere bag. Good condition however the

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1990s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Lanvin Paris 1980's Purse
Lanvin Paris 1980's Purse

Lanvin Paris 1980's Purse

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H 9 in W 11.75 in D 1.75 in

Lanvin Paris 1980's Purse

Located in New York, NY

the bag. The original Lanvin sleeper bag is included.

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1980s French Vintage Lanvin Handbags

Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's burgundy & gold leather purse
Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's burgundy & gold leather purse

Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's burgundy & gold leather purse

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage LANVIN PARIS 1970's era burgundy leather purse with gold finish metal chain straps

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1970s Italian Vintage Lanvin Handbags

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1980s American Vintage Lanvin Handbags

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Vintage Lanvin Handbags For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage lanvin handbags. For vintage lanvin handbags, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of vintage lanvin handbags over the years, but those made by Lanvin Paris, Marguerite Stix and Jeanne Lanvin are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Vintage Lanvin Handbags?

On average, vintage lanvin handbags on 1stDibs sell for $460, while they’re typically $86 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.