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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Lanvin Vintage Long Wool Cape - Muted Olive Green - Circa 1980s
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
This exceptional archival long cape from Lanvin Paris, dating from the late 1970s to early 1980s and probably Fall 1981, is a masterpiece of French tailoring. Crafted from a premium ...
An Early Jeanne Lanvin Women's Sport Velvet French Couture Collection 1947
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer Collection 1947. France A women's sports jacket (Golf, riding or winter sport?) in olive-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summe...
Woolen knitted coat by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture N° 44070 - Paris Summer 1934
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer 1934 Collection. France Haute Couture afternoon coat by Jeanne Lanvin in absinthe green mottled wool knit underlined by an orange scarf, integrated into the neckline. Straight...
New Lanvin Men Jacket Slim Blazer Size 50-Medium
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Lanvin blazer Men Jacket, 510g, VINU0 Color: multi (An actual col...
Jeanne Lanvin Vintage 1980s Black Acetate Jacket with Silver Pellets
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Jacket in black acetate printed with silver pellets. Raglan cut with wide sleeves tightened at the wrists. Mao collar and two pockets in bias. Black silk satin lini...
Multicolor wrap jacket with short sleeve MOSCHINO COUTURE
By Moschino Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor wrap jacket with short sleeve. Plain fabric composition: 55% acetate, 45% rayon. Striped fabric composition: 100% rayon SIZE L ( the waist size is adjustable)
Moschino Hybrid Blazer
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Unusual schizophrenic jacket by Moschino, Italy. Coachella or Corporate depending on how you enter the room. Deep marine blue rayon crepe with a wonderful drape. Deep black fringe bo...
2010 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO khaki oversized coat
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, khaki cotton oversized coat designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to resort of 2010. Labeled a French size 36, however it fits oversized. Approximate measurements: dr...
$1,694
Size: 40 IT / 36 D / 8 GB / 6 USA
MOSCHINO COUTURE! Multi-Coloured Hand-Decorated Silk Bomber Jacket, S/S 1991
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier white jacket with orange sleeves has metal buttons, signature zipper toggles, patch pockets and clips in back for an adjustable fit.
Hermes Vintage Les Fetes Du Roi Soleil Remarkable Reversible Jacket 38
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes dramatic reversible silk Les Fetes Du Roi Soleil wadded jacket. Striking balloon hem with drawstring waist an...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in New York, NY
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO METALLIC KIMONO FAN BLOUSE 1970s Crimped black and gold kimono-cut top, non-conforming black net sash decorated with metallic gold thre...
New Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Collection Black Silk Taffeta Velvet Jacket It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
A Fabulous Creation From Tom Ford's Last Collection Almost impossible to find!!! Gucci jacket by Tom Ford Designer size 44 - US 6/8 2004 Collection 100% Silk, Finished with Velvet, C...
1970 YVES SAINT LAURENT gradient color floral coat with puff sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent, 1970 A very rare 1970 Yves Saint Laurent coat with a gradient floral pattern in shades of pink, green-blue, orange, and deep brown. The color shifts from light t...
Alexander McQueen Double-Breasted Cashmere Knit Jersey Cardigan Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Alexander McQueen Double-Breasted Black Cashmere Knit Jersey Cardigan Basque-inspired Jacket A timeless, luxurious piece s...
$3,450
Size: Small - Medium
Rare 1940s Ermine Summer Fur Luxurious Honey Brown Jacket Coat Scalloped Edges
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful and hard to find summer ermine fur (cousin to th mink) jacket coat! Ermines are white during the winter months (to blend in with the snow), and transform into this beautifu...
A Black and silver Lanvin jacket - Circa 1980
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Jacket in black acetate printed with silver pellets. Raglan cut with wide sleeves tightened at the wrists. Mao collar and two pockets in bias. Black silk satin lini...
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Size: Equivalent size France 36-38
Woolen knitted coat by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture N° 44070 - Paris Summer 1934
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer 1934 Collection France Haute Couture afternoon coat by Jeanne Lanvin in absinthe green mottled wool knit underlined by an orange scarf, integrated into the neckline. Straight ...
Off-white single breasted linen jacket with scarf collar Jeanne Lanvin Paris
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white single breasted linen jacket with scarf collar. Silk lining. Shoulder pad. The collar can be crossed. SIZE M
LANVIN Size 44 Black Wool Peak Lapel Sport Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN sport coat comes in a black wool with a full liner featuring a peak lapel, flap pockets, single back vent, and a single button closure. Made in Italy. New With Tags. Marked...
LANVIN Size 44 Regular Navy Wool Viscose Blend Sport Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN sport coat comes in a navy wool / viscose with a full liner featuring a notch lapel, suede elbow patches, slit pockets, single back vent, and a gold tone double button closure...
LANVIN 2007 by Alber Elbaz Size 6 White Polyester Casual Top
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN 2007 by Alber Elbaz casual top comes in a white polyester featuring a hooded style, ruched detail, drawstring, and zipper sleeves. Moderate wear. Co...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Jeanne Lanvin Couture Evening Sequin embroidered Bolero Summer 1932
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer Collection 1932 numbered 23599 France Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture evening bolero in silver embroidered cream fibranne from the summer collection 1932. Bolero in cream jersey ...
Lanvin Haute Couture May 1944 Spring Green Wool Jacket for Collector or Designer
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a wonderful example of the designs of Jeanne Lanvin, created in May, 1944 during World War II when many French Couture Houses had closed their doors. A Spring green wool jack...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 40/42
An Early Jeanne Lanvin Women's Sport Velvet French Couture Collection 1947
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer Collection 1947 France A women's sports jacket (Golf, riding or winter sport?) in olive-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summer collection 1947. Men's wardrobe inspiration for this four-pocket jacket with buttoned flaps and elegant à la Française pleats in the back for ease of movement. Closure with brass buttons covered with velvet with a reminder at the cuff. Lining in damask silk in the same color with the logo of the famous designer house of Jeanne Lanvin with her daughter. Original label in white ottoman...
A Black and silver Lanvin jacket - Circa 1980
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Jacket in black acetate printed with silver pellets. Raglan cut with wide sleeves tightened at the wrists. Mao collar and two pockets in...
Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Boléro Reticule gloves and Bibi, 1940s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Haute Couture Surprising and rare group of Designer accessories Labelled Jeanne Lanvin from the beginning of the Forties. The Haute Couture Label indicates Jeanne...
Jeanne Lanvin by Castillo tailored woollen jacket with mink fur scarf, c. 1950s
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of history - the Jeanne Lanvin charcoal grey woollen jacket, a true gem from the 1950s. This jacket embodies unparalleled craftsmanship, meticulously cut...