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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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, Paris Bumpr sneaker in grey
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Paris Bumpr sneaker in grey. The item has signs of wear on the fabric and rubber sole. Inner soles are missing.
Lanvin sequined pumps, 2013 Winter Collection
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN (Made in Italy) Sling-back platform pumps in nubuck leather paved with rhinestones. Size 40. Condition: Very good condition. Measurements: Heels: 13 cm (5.11") SKU:CH244
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...
Lanvin Ink Navy Leather and Grosgrain Mary Jane Platform Pumps, Italy, Size 39.5
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Morristown, NJ
A sophisticated pair of Lanvin platform pumps crafted in Italy in supple ink navy leather and trimmed throughout with matching grosgrain ribbon. The design reinterprets the classic M...
Lanvin Escarpins Sandales EU38 Black Satin Heels Pumps Sandals UK5 US7.5 New
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
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...
Lanvin, Metallic stretch ballerinas in fabric
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Metallic stretch ballerinas in fabric. The item is in good condition. Comes with dustbag.
Lanvin Brown / White / Metallic Gold Strappy Heel
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin Brown/White/Metallic Gold Strappy Heel - 37 This beautiful heel is in excellent condition. The shoes have a white, brown, and metallic color ...
Lanvin, Ponyskin ballerina in leopard print
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Ponyskin ballerina in leopard print. The item has some bald spots on the fabric further in good condition. Comes with dustbag.
Lanvin High Top Sneakers - '10s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Metallic leather cap toe high top sneakers in neutral tones with rubber trim, round toes, and lace-up closure for a sleek look. Measurement: Insole Length:28.5;Heel:3 Material: S...
Lanvin High Style New Sandals, 2011
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
Signed and Dated 2011 Lanvin High Style New Sandals in Original Box and Dust Bag..sizes are shown bellow
$472Sale Price|20% Off
2007 Lanvin Black Suede High Heels Sandals, Size 39
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The shoes are designed by Lanvin in France, it features open toe, strap with button closure and 4.5 inches heel high.
$185Sale Price|20% Off
Lanvin Paris Men's Grey Suede Rose Gold Leather Loafers Size 41, NWOT
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Capri, IT
Lanvin grey suede rose gold leather loafers NWOT size 41 size 9
Lanvin, Woven leather slip on sneaker
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Woven leather slip on sneaker in black. The item is in very good condition.
Lanvin, stretch ballerina in white and metallic
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, stretch ballerina in white and metallic leather. The item is in good condition. Comes with dustbag.
Lanvin, Leather slip on sneakers in grey
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Leather slip on sneakers in grey. This piece has been worn only a few times and is in good condition. Comes with the original dustbag.
Lanvin Shoe Wedge Bronze Metallic Pump 38.5 / 8.5 New
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Guranteed authentic Lanvin ballet style pump with a full wedge. The colour is a totally neutral golden bronze with subtle metallic wash. The leather on ...
Lanvin, python trainers with patent leather toe
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, python trainers with patent leather toe. The item is in good condition. Toe has some crinkles in the leather. Comes with dustbag.
Lanvin Velvet Slip-on Sneakers - '10s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A classic sports-inspired silhouette in supple black velvet, with a flat rubber sole, round toe, elasticized gussets, and branded insole for a sleek, comfortable fit. Measurement: ...
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Sz 9.5
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Worn Twice Size 9.5 Uppers, Toe Box, Heels, Heel Tips, Foot Bed all perfect Mark to soles only * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels *...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford 'GG' Monogram Black Velvet Heel Boots 7.5B
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of black velvet 'GG' monogram steel heel boots designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, the red velvet and black patent leather version of these ...
$625
Size: 39; compare to US 8.5 - 9
Gianvito Rossi Black Suede Décolleté Peep Toe Stiletto Bootie – It 39, 2012
By Gianvito Rossi
Located in Tucson, AZ
Seen on Kate Moss, Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and countless other fashion illuminati, these eye-catching stilettos are the stuff of legend. Said to combine...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Rare Sz 8
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Brand New * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels * Black Cutout Leather * Pointed Toe Pumps *Nude Toe & Heel Back * 4" Heel * With ...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Velvet Leather Heels Sz 36.5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Stunning Black Leather & Velvet * Tom Ford's Final Years w/ YSL * Euro Size: 36.5 * Ribbon Can be Tied Around Ankle or Accented at Back * Leat...
New Jimmy Choo Lizard Platform Pumps Heels Sz 37.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Box Stunning Jimmy Choo Heels Gorgeous High Lizard and Patent Leather Black Heel 4.75" Front Platform .5" Leather & Lizard Footbed
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New & Rare * Size: 37 * Crystal Dragon at Toe * Beige GG Canvas * Purple Leather * Adjustable Chain Ankle Strap * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust...
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 9.5
$2295 New With Box Gucci Fall 2021 Alessandro Michele Leather Boots Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Box $2295 Fall 2021 Size: 9.5 Alessandro Michele Gucci Leather Knee-High Riding Boots Black Horsebit Accent & Interlocking G Logo Round-Toes Block Heels Includes B...
New Celine Patent Leather Brown Platform Heels Sz 39
By Celine
Located in Conroe, TX
Celine Platform Heels Brand New * Stunning in Brown Patent Leather * Contrast Stitching Throughout * Size: 39 * Gunmetal Hardware reads Celine * Leathe...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Swarovski Runway Heels Pumps Sz 7
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Satin * Size: 7 * Swarovski Crystal Bamboo Zipper Charm * Pointed Toe * Zips up the B...
Dior John Galliano Vintage Screw Logo Plaque Bondage Wedge Slide Mules 35.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior John Galliano Vintage Screw Logo Plaque Bondage Wedge Slide Mules 35.5 Color Black Size 35.5EU Heel Height 4.25in Patent leather Leather instep Sculpted high heel Slip on Hard...
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 39
$2295 New With Box Gucci Fall 2021 Alessandro Michele Leather Boots Sz 39
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Box $2295 Fall 2021 Size: 39 Alessandro Michele Gucci Leather Knee-High Riding Boots Black Horsebit Accent & Interlocking G Logo Round-Toes Block Heels Includes Box & ...
LANVIN Size 11 White Grey Cotton High Top Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN sneakers comes in white & grey cotton featuring a high top style, velvet trim, rubber sole, and a lace up closure. Comes with box. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Light wea...
LANVIN Size 10 Black Mixed Materials Nylon Lace Up Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN sneakers comes in a black nylon with mixed materials featuring a rubber sole and a lace up closure. Made in Portugal.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 9 Measu...
Lanvin ete 2010 gold leather slingback heeled sandal shoes, Green heeled
By Lanvin Paris
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous pair of lanvin slingback heeled sandals, ete 2010. These magnificent shoes are rich in design and colour with a crinkled gold leather vamp and Emerald green kitten heels...
LANVIN Size 8 Black Pebble Grain Leather Lace Up Shoes
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN shoes comes in a black pebble grain leather featuring a cap toe, silver tone hardware detail, and a lace up closure. Comes with box. Made in Portugal. Excellent Pre-Owned Con...
LANVIN en BLEU Size 9 Blue Leather Lace Up Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN sneakers comes in a blue suede with a gray trim featuring a rubber sole and a lace up closure. Moderate wear. Made in Portugal. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 8 Outsole: ...
LANVIN Size 11 Gray Wool Lace Up Leather Cap Toe Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN Sneakers comes in grey tones in a solid wool material, with a leather trim, a high top, a cap toe, a rubber sole, lace up. Minor wear. Made in Portugal. Very Good Pre-Owned C...
LANVIN Size 11 S Navy Blue Leather Pull On White Sole Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lanvin Sneakers comes in a navy blue tone in a solid leather material, with a high top, a trim at sides, a contrast white rubber sole, pull on. Made in Portugal. Very Good Pre-Owned...
LANVIN Size 10 Black Smooth Leather Lace Up Cap Toe Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN Sneakers comes in a black tone in a solid smooth leather material, with a low top, a cap toe, a rubber sole, lace up. Made in Portugal. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked:...
LANVIN Size 10 Black Leather Ballet Flats
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage LANVIN Ballet Flats comes in a black tone in a solid leather material, with a rounded toe, and a bow and pearl embellishments. Very Good P...
LANVIN Size 12 Grey Jacquard Stacked Pumps
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage LANVIN Pumps comes in grey tones in an animal print jacquard material, with a stacked heel. Made in Portugal. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Ma...
Men's LANVIN Size 9 Navy & Black Canvas & Leather Calf High Boots
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN tall boots come in muted navy blue brushed cotton canvas with black leather trim and heel, lace up front with ski hooks, and chunky sole. With box. Hand Made in Italy. Excel...
Men's LANVIN Size 11 Blue & Beige Color Block Suede & Leather High Top Sneakers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN high top sneakers come in beige suede with taupe suede accents, metallic navy blue leather piping, blue suede panels, satin ankle, and ...