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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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...
Vintage Lanvin Oversized Marbled Blue 1970 France Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Classy And Eye Catching Vintage Lanvin Blue Marbled Frame. Strong And Stunning Frame. A Must Have Piece! This Pair Is A Class Statement, A Must Have For A Collector! A Great Oppo...
Vintage Lanvin SL 86 Oversized 1980 Sunglasses Made in France
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Lanvin Oversized Frame. Blue Gradient Lenses. Please Notice This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. Made In France. Front : 14.5 Cms Lens Height : 5.5 Cms ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Charly " Translucent Grey 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " CHARLY " sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14.5 CMS ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin Concorde Marbled Blue 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Concorde " sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14 CMS ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Candie " Raspberry & Gold Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Candie " raspberry & gold sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FR...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Candie " Black & Gold Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Candie " black & gold sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT ...
LANVIN 2012 SLN505 horn print brushed metal hinge oversized butterfly sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2012 SLN-505 horn print brushed metal hinge oversized butterfly sunglasses Reference: SNKO/A00824 Brand: Lanvin Model: SLN-505 Collection: 2012 Material: Acetate Color: Green,...
Lanvin Black with Fuchsia & Purple Lucite Interior Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully Lanvin Black lucite sunglasses is accented with bold purple and fuchsia interior, along with silver hardware detailing. The front measures 5 1/2" across, 7 1/2" ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Black & Multicolor Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Black & Multicolor Sunglasses With Spotless Medium Grey Lens. Please Notice This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. Made In France. ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Marble & Gold Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Criky " marble & 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 Paris Contemporary Unisex Black White Sunglasses, New, Italy
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Capri, IT
Lanvin Black white sunglasses NWOT
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Clarise " Oval Translucent 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Clarise " sunglasses with spotless medium brown lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14 CMS ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin Concorde Marbled Multicolor 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Concorde " sunglasses with spotless medium brown lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14 CMS ...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Cup " Marbled Blue & Black 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " CUP " sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14 CMS LENS...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Caroline " Oval Translucent 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " CAROLINE " sunglasses with spotless medium brown lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14.5 C...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin Camelia Marbled Purple 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Camelia " sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 15 CMS L...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Country " Strippe Purple 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Country " sunglasses with spotless medium rose lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14 CMS L...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Charly " Translucent Amber 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " CHARLY " sunglasses with spotless medium brown lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14.5 CMS...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin Camelia Marbled Purple 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Camelia " sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 15 CMS L...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Country " Strippe Blue 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Country " sunglasses with spotless medium rose lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 14 CMS L...
Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sunglasses RALPH RA5250 169294 RALPH RA5250 169294 sunglasses are ideal for a wide variety of personalities who stand out for their essence and have a predilection for good taste F...
Vintage Chanel from 2000's
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
A refined expression of early-2000s luxury, this vintage Chanel frame embodies the Maison's signature approach to understated elegance. Its rimless construction and sleek rectangular...
Pierre Cardin Mod Logo Sunglasses
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Cardin Mod Logo Sunglasses from the 1960's. Unusual brownish gradient shades with undulating arms and oversized butterfly shaped frame. Enamel "PC" Logo and iridescent deep ma...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Unisex Black Nylon Sunglasses Circa 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
Discover timeless elegance with these Alexander McQueen sunglasses, a refined yet powerful piece that reflects the spirit of the house: precision, character, and sophistication. Desi...
Prince Egon von Furstenberg vintage sunglasses 80s
By Von Furstenberg, De rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
Before Diane, there was Egon. Egon was a prince from Switzerland and he married Diane and thus made Diane Von Furstenburg a princess. An acclaimed fashion designer, he was a contempo...
Chanel Vintage Green and Blue Floating Mirror Lens Wire Arm Sunglasses c2000s
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Vintage Green and Blue Floating Mirror Lens Wire Arm Sunglasses c2000s in excellent condition. Measurements: 5.5" wide x 1.375" lens height x 4.25" arm length
Argos square vintage sunglasses, France 70s
By Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo MODEL: DAN - 380 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn], mint condition DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 56 mm Lens height: 47 mm Br...
Vintage sunglasses Jean-François Rey from the 90's
Located in Paris, FR
A perfect reflection of the bold creativity that defined 1990s eyewear, this vintage Jean-François Rey frame combines architectural design with refined craftsmanship. Its semi-rimles...
unworn 1965 Iconic André Courrèges Lunette "Eskimo Eclipse" Sunglasses
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in San Fransisco, CA
For sale is this rare pair of Eskimo glasses designed by André Courrèges dating to 1965, an iconic accessory now held in countless museum collections i...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Sunglasses
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage sunglasses by Jean Paul Gaultier. Silver metal oblong frame with slight textured pattern. Yellow tint on the lenses. Green/ blue acetate narrow legs with same pattern. Signat...
CHRISTIAN DIOR DiorDirection black frame purple lens oversized sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR DiorDirection black frame purple lens oversized sunglasses Reference: NKLL/A00086 Brand: Dior Model: DiorDirection Material: Plastic Color: Black, Purple Pattern: Soli...
Chanel Green Ombre Lens CC Logo Rimless Sunglasses c2000s
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Green Lens CC Logo Arm Sunglasses c2000s in very good vintage condition. Green gradient square lenses trimmed with green hardware and acrylic arms. Signature interlocking CC l...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Black & Multicolor Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Black & Multicolor Sunglasses With Spotless Medium Grey Lens. Please Notice This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. Made In France. ...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Emerald Jeweled Sunglasses, 2009
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jeanne Lanvin is long gone, but her elegant legacy remains. For a fashion house that entered the French Couture scene in 1909, it has had remarkable staying power. These bijouterie-i...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Black & Multicolor Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Criky " black & multicolor sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. F...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin " Criky " Black & Gold Mask 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Criky " black & gold sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT :...
New Rare Vintage Lanvin Camelia Marbled Blue 1980 Sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New vintage Lanvin " Camelia " sunglasses with spotless medium grey lens. Please notice this item may show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in France. FRONT : 15 CMS L...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Emerald Jeweled Sunglasses, 2009
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jeanne Lanvin is long gone, but her elegant legacy remains. For a fashion house that entered the French Couture scene in 1909, it has had remarkable staying power. These bijouterie-i...
1980s Lanvin red sunglasses
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Lanvin red sunglasses