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 Jules-François Crahay Demi Couture Red Pleated Brocade Maxi Skirt 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Countercultural styles in the 1970s were iconic and revolutionary in the realm of fashion. Bohemian and neo-aesthetic dress trickled up from the subversive youth cultures to the cout...
Greyish beige trouser LANVIN by Alber Elbaz SS 2013
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish beige trouser . Fabric composition: 74% silk, 26% rayon. Belt fabric composition: 88% polyester, 12% silk. Invisible zip closure on the left side + hook&eye. Invisible zip cl...
Lanvin Happy Clutch Bag Summer 2009
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Paris, FR
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz "Happy" clutch bag featuring t an iconic animal print, a top fixed bow tie, a front closure, inside logo lining, a front zipped pocket, gold-tone hardware. See ...
Lanvin pre/FW 2012 10 yr anniversary black red heart print silk train gown dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful floor length silk gown in black, covered in red heart print from Lanvin Pre Fall 2012 which was the 10 year anniversary collec...
Lanvin by Claude Montana Vintage 80s Black Lamb Suede & Leather Pants
By Claude Montana, Lanvin Paris
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Lanvin by Claude Montana Vintage 80s Black Suede Trousers With An Attached Lamb Black Leather Belt Elegant vintage trousers made from soft black lamb suede. The pants feature a high...
Lanvin Summer 2004 Grey Silk Skirt
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A chic silk skirt for Summer by Lanvin , Summer 2004. The skirt is unlined, and has pleats at the opening, and fastens with a large hook and eye plus poppers. The raw edges are inten...
Black and white boléro and bustier dress ensemble LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white boléro and bustier dress ensemble. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon jacquard and acetate lining. Shoulder pad.One button (covered in fabric) closure on th...
1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Lanvin Haute Couture dress featuring a front button down closure down chest, a lavalliere tie closure at neckline, a green silk jacquard ground with a floral print. Composition: 100%...
LANVIN gray 2014 SHAGGY FAUX FUR Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin shaggy faux fur long coat in light grey acrylic (70%) and polyester (30%). With wide notch collar and two slit pockets. Closes with front snaps. Lined with grey...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Black Sun Hat Navy Ribbon Band, 2006
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
After serving as creative director for several other prominent fashion houses such as Guy Laroche, Alber Elbaz led the House of Lanvin from 2001-2015, a decade and a half in which ma...
$240Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN 2011 Alber Elbaz navy drape V neck side zip side dolman dress FR40 L
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2011 Alber Elbaz navy drape V neck side zip side dolman dress FR40 L Reference: CAKK/A00033 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2011 Material: Polyamide, Blend Col...
LANVIN brown vegetable calfskin suede double breasted jacket FR48 M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN brown vegetable calfskin suede double breasted jacket FR48 M Reference: PRWU/A00082 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
Lanvin Vintage Black Velvet Skirt With Cream Quilted Satin Trim
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lanvin vintage black velvet skirt with quilted cream satin trim at waist and hem and four geometrically quilted panels. Side-back zip and hook and eye closures. 79% cotton, 17% moda...
Grey flanelle, black velvet bow and blue heel stiletto LANVIN by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey flanelle, black velvet bow and blue patent leather heel stiletto. Heel height: 10cm Shoe size: 38 1/2 ( Italian)
Lanvin S/S 2007 Alber Elbaz Sz 38 Purple Rhinestone Encrusted Empire Waist Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful LANVIN Spring / Summer 2007 Ete by ALBER ELBAZ purple / aubergine / eggplant rhinestone encrusted empire waist dress ! Tailored bodice with a free flowing body. Large rhine...
Autographed Andrea Pfister Color-Block Suede and Leather Pumps, 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These iconic emerald and blue color-block pumps are signed by the one and only, Italian designer for Lanvin and Jean Patou, Andrea Pfister. Known for his unique and well-crafted foot...
LANVIN 2014 Runway I Am Addicted To Gloss metallic green silver silk lame vest S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2014 Runway I Am Addicted To Gloss metallic green silver silk lame vest S Reference: NKLL/A00653 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-to-We...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Candie " Mocca & Gold Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Candie " Mocca & gold sunglasses with spotless medium brown lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT...
Lanvin Blue and White Felt Hat
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Blue and white felt hat ornamented with a golden metal zipper. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Head circumference: 51 c...
Brown wool bouclette double breasted jacket LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown wool bouclette double breasted jacket with belt and belt-loop. Lining is probably made of acetate or rayon. Hidden Snap closure on the front. Pocket on both side. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S Reference: SNKO/A00044 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Bow sweater Collection: Fall Winter 2...
A cardinal red embossed velvet clutch bag from Lanvin - France Circa 1980 - 1990
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 - 1990. France A precious minaudière, a small evening bag with handles and a shoulder strap from Lanvin, dating from the 1980s-1990s. Cardinal red silk velvet, embossed wi...
1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black tulle petticoat edged with a plumetis tulle flounce.
Lanvin 1960s Blue and White Striped Crop Tank Top and Skirt Sun Dress Ensemble
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lanvin vintage 1960s blue, white and green cropped spaghetti strap top with side zip. Wired at non-zip side for structure. Blue and white striped full skirt with front and black ce...
Lanvin Size 35 / 5 Black Leather High Stacked Heel Knee High Boots / Shoes
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish LANVIN Size 35 / US 5 black leather stacked high heel knee high boots! Perfect everyday boots that can easily be dressed up or down. Comfortable stacked heel. Great with jean...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Geometric Print Shirt Dress, Circa 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Lanvin mod dress tricolor geometric print shirt dress styling exaggerated winged collar short sleeves self covered buttons matching sash belt falls to knee length 🏷 Has an ...
Red wool skirt-suit with velvet collar Lanvin Circa 1960's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red wool skirt-suit with velvet collar. Shell: 100% wool Lining: 100% Cupro Shoulder pads. Cut-work on the waist. SIZE 38
Burgundy skirt-suit with sequin embellishment LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy skirt-suit with sequin embellishment.Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. Fabric composition: 34% mohair, 33% acrylic, 33% metalized poly...
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Lanvin Vintage Long Wool Cape - Muted Olive Green - Circa 1980s
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
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 ...
Vintage Lanvin Alber Elbaz Crystal Flower Ribbon Necklcae
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designed during the celebrated tenure of Alber Elbaz at Lanvin, this dramatic statement necklace embodies the romantic yet modern design language that defined Lanvin during the late ...
Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade Lanvin Circa 1960's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade with pearl button and lurex passementerie in the middle front. Silk lining. SIZE 38/40 (Fr) M/L
Lanvin Dress with Silk Fringe 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline semi fitted through the waist then falling straight to hem. A row of gradated 11-13"...
Black silk and rayon cocktail dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz for Corso Como
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk and rayon cocktail dress. Draped on the bust. Double lays of fabric on the skirt, the top part is shorter in the front and raw cut with ruffles. Zip on the left. no lining...
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LANVIN 2009 blue singing cartoon print laminated canvas tote bag
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2009 blue singing cartoon print laminated canvas tote bag Reference: ANWU/A01336 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2009 Material: Canvas Color: Blue, Multicolour...
Kaki and purple sweater and wool printed skirt ensemble LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki and purple sweater and wool printed skirt ensemble. Printed wool edge on the sweater bottom. Wool printed skirt with ruffle and brown fur edge . No brand tag on the sweater , o...
Blue printed wrap dress Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue printed wrap dress with branded snap closure. The top is wrapped and tied in the back. size 38 (FR) M
Lanvin Strapless Printed Silk Dress with Jewel Detail- '00s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The strapless printed silk dress by Lanvin is an iconic piece from Alber Elbaz’s first Spring 2003 collection. Crafted from lightweight silk with a delicate printed pattern, the dres...
LANVIN off white lace overlay asymmetric cropped 3/4 sleeve top FR32 XXS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN off white lace overlay asymmetric cropped 3/4 sleeve top FR32 XXS Reference: SNKO/A00231 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Viscose Color: Off White Pattern: Solid ...
LANVIN 1970s Vintage Pink-Black Shearling Hand Warmer / Muff Russian Style
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A stunning collector piece from Lanvin. Beautiful pink and black trimmings, Russian style muff with a long shoulder corduroy black cord with tassels. Large open space on each side t...
Vintage Lanvin Alber Elbaz Silk Butterfly Pants F/W 2013
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Moroccan-born designer Alber Elbaz is remembered as much for his love of people as he is for his astounding talent and creative philosophy. Credited with revitalizing the French fash...
Lanvin Three In One Dress With Animal Embroidery Fw 2019
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a Lanvin three in one dress with animal embroidery from the fall 2019 collection, featuring three dresses that can be layered or worn sepa...
Lanvin Escarpins Sandales EU38 Black Satin Heels Pumps Sandals UK5 US7.5 New
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Lanvin open toe pumps, black satin sandals with thin crossed straps on the front of the foot, on the top of the foot in a salomé style and closed around the ankle with a thin gold me...
Black sleeveless jersey dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jersey dress. Fabric composition: 100% rayon Elastic waist band, pocket on both side. The top part of the dress is wrapped. SIZE 40 (Fr) M
Lanvin S/S 2014 Runway Bustier Metallic Jacquard Distressed Midi Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Lanvin S/S 2014 Runway Bustier Metallic Jacquard Distressed Midi Dress FR 40 Look 42 from the Spring 2014 Collection.
Striped lamé shirt LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Striped lamé shirt. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. SIZE 40
LANVIN 2003 black wool cargo pocket belted high neck zip front long coat FR36 S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2003 black wool cargo pocket belted high neck zip front long coat FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00419 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2003...
LANVIN 2004 Alber Elbaz brown wool black jewel embellished sheath dress FR38 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2004 Alber Elbaz brown wool black jewel embellished sheath dress FR38 S Reference: CELG/A00115 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Fall Winter 2004 Material: Wool ...
Alber Elbaz Lanvin Paris 2015 Draped Black & Fuschia Velvet Cocktail Dress Sz 8
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful exzmple of one of Lanvin's most loved and sought after collections to buy, Fall 2015 designed by Alber Elaz for the House of Lanvin, Paris. It is a Art Deco inspired cock...
Lanvin Paris black overcoat elegant evening duster, 1960s vintage
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Genova, IT
Lanvin vintage 60s black overcoat ABOUT Lanvin Paris vintage, elegant evening duster in silk satin with delicate quilting. The coat has a straight-line shape, round collar without ...
$104Sale Price|44% Off
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 stretch silk elasticated neck ruffle sleeve top FR34 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 stretch silk elasticated neck ruffle sleeve top FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00090 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Ruffle top Collection: Spring Summer...
$657Sale Price|20% Off
1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Lanvin Haute Couture dress featuring a front button down closure down chest, a lavalliere tie closure at neckline, a green silk jacquard ground wi...
$157Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN 2015 cream silk wide lapel plunge neck sleeveless blouse top FR34 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2015 cream silk wide lapel plunge neck sleeveless blouse top FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00602 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2015 Material: Silk Color: Cream Pa...
New Lanvin Alber Elbaz Taupe Strong Shoulder Taupe Silk Avant Garde Dress NWT
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new (with tags) LANVIN, by ALBER ELBAZ nude / taupe silk t-shirt dress! Not just your ordinary dress, this super soft beauty features strong shoulders (w/ chic built in exagger...
1970s Lanvin Blue Geometric Wool Pleated Skirt
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Lanvin blue wool pleated skirt featuring a geometric motive, a side zipped opening, a side button, a plain blue waistband, a mid-length. Composition...
LANVIN gold leather Strap Sandals Shoes 39
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin ankle strap flat sandals in metallic gold-tone leather and a black patent leather toe. Have been worn once inside and ar...
Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985. France Little black Haute Couture cocktail or evening dress by Jules-François Crahay, director of Maison Lanvin until 1988. Straight dress with shoulder pads and long sle...
Lanvin Haute Couture Off-The-Shoulder Striped-Print Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Geneva, CH
Undeniably romantic and feminine, this enchanting 70's haute couture piece was designed by Jules-Francois Crahay, who brilliantly headed the house of Lanvin from 1964 to 1984. Perfec...
Lanvin Paris 2015 Collection Black Lace & Knit Pullover Blouse, Italy Size 4
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Straight from the runway in Paris, 2015, Alber Elbaz did a amazing collection with black lace, lined in contrast silk to create a 3D effect. This pull over blouses from that collecti...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2009 black silk lurex gold cut out cap sleeve top FR36 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2009 black silk lurex gold cut out cap sleeve top FR36 XS Reference: SNKO/A00093 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Silk top Collection: Fall Winter 2019 M...
Lanvin Hiver 2005 Black Satin Rosette Plunge Neck Pleated Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A beautifully understated and collectible archival Lanvin dress from the Hiver 2005 collection, showcasing the refined elegance and romantic minimalism that defined the house during ...