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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Iconic Space Age Necklace by Lanvin Circa 1970
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970. Paris France Imposing and iconic pendant necklace by Lanvin from the early 1970s of the Space Age period. Large crew-neck medallion in shiny golden brass in the shape of ...
Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Choker Necklace, 1980s (Lanvin unsigned)
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
This vintage necklace without label (unsigned), but we suppose attributed to the creative universe of Jeanne Lanvin, represents the poetic and decorative spirit that defined the French fashion house in the mid-20th century. Although unsigned, the piece is consistent in design, materials, and color language with documented Lanvin costume jewelry...
Estate Angela Cummings Bold 18k Gold Diamond Braided Collar Necklace
By Angela Cummings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold, dramatic and fanciful 18k gold vintage collar necklace signed by noted designer Angela Cummings. Intriguing graduated concentric circles of twisted gold tipped with sparkling...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,158Sale Price|25% Off
W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Multi-Strand Pearl Choker Necklace with Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous 5-strand pearl necklace with an exquisite large sized carved angel skin coral 18 karat gold clasp. Can be worn with the clasp in the back, although the beautiful clasp is me...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Italian Oxblood Round Bead Coral Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Accents
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Overall description: Undyed Corsica Island Ox Blood Red Coral Round Bead 24.5" Strand •Contains 72 Natural Coral Beads & 3 18 Karat Gold Accent Be...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Pink Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Pink Opal Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat, Madeira Garnet and Diamond Multi-Comet Necklace
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
This is a very special necklace - made in 14k with Madeira garnets and diamonds. The joyful movement of this design is made with garnet comets, moving ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
$21,023Sale Price|20% Off
L 16.54 in
Crispy Sparkling Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is e...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Brilliant Cut Sapphires Collar Choker Necklace
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
Inspired by time, Anna Maccieri Rossi's 'Sunset to Sunrise Collar' tells a story of change through the colors of the natural brilliant cut sapphires...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
30ct Emeralds 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 30ct Emeralds 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded NecklaceSautoir. Every 22 emeralds there's an handcrafted twisted link. Emerald ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,849 / item
W 0.4 in L 1.97 in
18K White Gold 1.00 ct Diamond Pave Made in Italy Shapeshifting Cosmic Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Made in Italy Pendant with 1 Carat Diamonds: A Shapeshifting Companion to Your Transformation. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Gemini pendant necklace. Gems and metal are energetically cleansed to emit their best vibrations. The Gemini pendant necklace is made of 18 karats white gold and features around 1,00 carat, F-G vvs-vs, n. 155 brilliant cut round diamonds pavè. Its fluid shape changes because of a central hinge while wearing it. It is CAD designed by Italian designer and gemologist (GIA G.G.) Beatrice Barzaghi, then 3D printed, fused in gold, hinged, set and polished by hand by the best Italian goldsmiths. The necklace’s weight is about 6.48 grams. The pendant is 50 millimeters long and 10 millimeters wide. The length of the necklace measures 43.5 centimeters. The pendant may be made of yellow or rose gold and set with brown or black diamonds. I conceived this necklace with a central hinge so that it changes shape according to and helping the change, the evolution of the wearer. With its ethereal lines this necklace symbolizes the reaching of Enlightenment; the fulfilment of the gifts we were born with. The Gemini necklace...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Collar necklace featuring white freshwater baroque pearls and oval small freshwater pearls. This unique one-of-a-kind is a definite head-turner. The pendant features round Red Beryl ...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Crispy Sparkling Opal Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold, Big-Size
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is ...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$28,177 / item
L 19.69 in
620 carat Australian South Sea Pearls 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Clasp Necklace
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
620-Carat Australian South Sea Pearls and 18K Gold Clasp with Diamonds Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Sirio pearls necklace. Gems and metal are energetically cleansed to emit...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Space Age Necklace by Lanvin Circa 1970
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 Paris France Imposing and iconic pendant necklace by Lanvin from the early 1970s of the Space Age period. Large crew-neck medallion in shiny golden brass in the shape of ...
Jeanne Lanvin (attributed to) Necklace Circa 1970
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Imposing Jeanne Lanvin necklace (attributed to) dating from the 1970s. Necklace made of snake-like gold metal. Two large semi-precious oval stones, orange and crea...
Signed Lanvin Vintage 1970s 70s Large Red-Orange Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sparks, NV
Oversized vintage iconic Lanvin statement necklace with a huge runway-style enamel pendant and snake chain. The piece is signed on the back and is in excellent condition with almost ...