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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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...
Lanvin Paris Vintage Beige Cotton Dress with Floral Design, Size 38FR
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin- Beige cotton dress with a polychromatic floral decoration. It comes with a belt. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensi...
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
Grey single breasted jacket Lanvin by Alber Elbaz W2011
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey single breasted jacket with hidden snap closure. Fabric composition: 78% wool, 22% polyamide. No lining. Hidden Snap closure on gros-grain. Pocket on both side. SIZE 40 (Fr) M
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 ...
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
2008 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Shoulder Green Silk Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Lanvin One shoulder silk gown. See runway image attached. Marked size 38, fit US siz 4/6 B: 36” W: 30” H: open Front L: 49” Rear L: 77”
Evening lurex cardigan with gros-grain bow on the pockets Lanvin par Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening lurex cardigan with gros-grain (100% rayon) bow on the pockets.Fabric composition: 80% acetate, 7% polyester, 6% silk, 4% cotton, 3% polyamide. Snap in the middle front to c...
Lanvin by Elbaz Paris Rare Pink Silk Black Lace Blouse Rare Collection Size S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It really doesn’t get more beautiful than this collectible blouse designed by Alber Elbaz for House of Lanvin Paris celebrating their 125th anniversary with a special runway show and...
$600Sale Price|60% Off
Lanvin Bottle Green Draped Jersey Strapless Evening Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in New Hope, PA
Black/green wool jersey is gathered and draped beautifully by Alber Elbaz working at Lanvin. He was greatly influenced by his years at Geoffrey Beene, which is evident in the beautif...
Lanvin Vintage Long Wool Cape - Muted Olive Green - Circa 1970s/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, is a masterpiece of French tailoring. Crafted from a premium heavy wool in a sophist...
Lanvin Paris 2013 Shocking Pink & Black Beaded Modern Chemise Dress NWT Size 4-6
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Lanvin dress is so modern and chic! A shocking pink silk front and black silk back with very modern beading on both sides of the hem. NWT, this dress was designed by Alber Elbaz...
LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Purple Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Purple ( eggplant ) silk taffeta strapless ruffle cocktail dress. Marked size 34 fr / Fit US 4/6/8 measurement : Bust: 36” / Waist: 38” / Hip : 40” / Dr...
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 Couture Ivory Wool Jacket with Soutache, 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haute couture from Lanvin circa 1980s - numbered. Ivory wool with corduroy trim and soutache trim in black and grey all over front. Padded shoulders Faceted buttons on double faced ...
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...
Powder pink crêpe evening dress with bow LANVIN by Alber Elbaz Summer 2015
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Powder pink crêpe evening dress with bow . Black silk lining. Visible zip closure on the left side. Split on the left side , lenght = 70cm. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$65Sale Price|35% Off
LANVIN 2004 100% silk grey raw edge fabric button low waist midi skirt FR38 M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2004 100% silk grey raw edge fabric button low waist midi skirt FR38 M Reference: CELG/A00265 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2004 Material: Silk Color: Grey ...
Lanvin One Shoulder Grecian Jersey Dress with Ostrich Hem
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2011 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One shoulder grecian jersey dress with ostrich hem. Fit size 4/6 Marked size 36F
Lanvin, velvet ankle boots with metal heel.
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Black velvet lace up ankle boots with metal heel. The item has been worn little and is in good condition.
2015 Lanvin Emerald Green and Black Evening Dress with Train
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
This spotlight-stealing dress was designed as part of Lanvin’s Fall 2015 collection and was worn by Reese Witherspoon to the Critics’ Choice Awards in January 2015. Designed during A...
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...
$93Sale Price|44% Off
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Lanvin Paris
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...
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
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...
$475Sale Price|38% Off
Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in University City, MO
Lanvin Paris Mod 1970s vibrant foliage vine print poly knit gown The chic poly knit gown is designed with a row of matching fabric covered buttons that run down the front Designed ...
Silk & lurex jacquard evening dress "Myrtille" Attributed to Jeanne Lanvin 1936
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow silk and lurex jacquard evening dress with embellished belt with silver lurex small balls ( apparently blueberries) embellishements. Snap and hook and eye on both side. Top p...
$956Sale Price|31% Off
New LANVIN Leopard Print Hair-Calf Studded Platform Boots 37.5 and 38.5
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Montgomery, TX
New LANVIN Leopard-Print Platform Studded Knee Boots Italian sizes available: 37.5 ( US 7.5 ) 38.5 ( US 8.5 ) Color – Brown / Multi Color Leopard-Print Dyed Hair-Calf (NEW ZEALAND) A...
$384Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black contrast lamb leather front MA1 bomber jacket EU44 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black contrast lamb leather front MA1 bomber jacket EU44 XS Reference: CRTI/A00270 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Leather bomber Material: Leather, Cot...
Lanvin Printed Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Geneva, CH
Whimsical and colorful prints have long been a part of Lanvin's DNA. And this wonderful late 60's - early 70's shirt/coat dress will not say the contrary ! Printed with a Chinese mot...
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
By Lanvin Paris, Antonio del Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...
Sleeveless silk Paisley printed evening dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz SS 2014
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless silk Paisley printed evening dress. Draped on the waist on the front. Split on the left side = 65 cm Size 38 (Fr) M
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Spring 2014 Sleeveless long vest
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in CANNES, FR
Lanvin X Alber Elbaz Spring 2014 Collection Sleeveless long vest black, beige. Size 40.
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 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...
$150
Lanvin Sandal
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Ardmore, PA
Lanvin Sandal Size EU 37.5
$288Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN red triacetate flap pocketed biker style bomber jacket FR46 S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN red triacetate flap pocketed biker style bomber jacket FR46 S Reference: PRWU/A00189 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Triacetate Color: Red, Grey Pattern: Solid C...
$192Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN 2011 beige scaled leather brown wood platform pumps EU36.5
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2011 beige scaled leather brown wood platform pumps EU36.5 Reference: LAYU/A00104 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2011 Material: Leather, Wood Color: Beige, Br...
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
$112Sale Price|30% Off
LANVIN cream cotton skinny lapel knitted buttons pocketed blazer M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN cream cotton skinny lapel knitted buttons pocketed blazer M Reference: PRWU/A00065 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Bu...
Black shiny sequin draped cocktail dress on blue jersey base LANVIN by A. Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black shiny sequin draped cocktail dress on blue jersey base . Zip closure on the middle back. Draped on the left hips. SIZE L
Lanvin Off White Suede & Shearling Coat With Belt
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a stunning Lanvin off-white suede and shearling coat with a belt featuring gold hardware, dual zip front closure, side welt pockets, and a ch...
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 Alber Elbaz Summer 2014 Orange pleated dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in CANNES, FR
Lanvin X Elbaz Summer 2014 Collection Orange pleated dress, chain collar. Size 38.
Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin Paris Collection Blanche Resort 2011 A beautiful floor length grecian style loose fitting ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would w...
New LANVIN Duchesse Satin Vintage Gray Long Wedding Celebrity Gown US 2 4 FR 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Goshen, KY
Size: French 36 Brand: LANVIN Color: Light Dove Gray Season: Vintage Features: Strapless sweetheart neckline Draped detail throughout Ruffle detail at side Belt at waist Long leng...
Long knitted cardigan LANVIN Circa 1970's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long knitted cardigan with snap closure on the front . Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
LANVIN 2006 olive green silk blend ruched rib contrast blouse overshirt FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2006 olive green silk blend ruched rib contrast blouse overshirt FR36 S Reference: DYTG/A00087 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Fall/Winter 2006 Material: Silk,...
Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Paris 2007 Metallic Blue Draped Blouse Size FR36 US4
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Looks like liquid metal. Feather light. Draped to perfection by the late Elber Albez for Lanvin, Paris. This was from the Eté (summer) 2007 collection. Size 36/FR 4/US. Pics do not d...
LANVIN Les 10 Ans yellow black cotton silk floral print dress FR36 S Emma Stone
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Les 10 Ans yellow black cotton silk floral print dress FR36 S Emma Stone Reference: MECG/A00017 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection...
Lanvin Silk Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
Lanvin Silk Sheer Flower Overlay Dress, slip with hand detail
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Jeanne Lanvin Numbered Couture Early 1960s Blue Tweed Skirt Suit
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jeanne Lanvin numbered couture, early 1960s designed by Jules-Francois Crahay. Aqua blue nubby wool tweed skirt suit, speckled wool in aqua blue, loden...
Lanvin S/S 2013 by Alber Elbaz Kim Kardashian Vogue Bridal gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013 by Albert Elbaz bridal gown worn by Kim Kardashian for the cover of Vogue Magazine in 2014 for her wedding with Kanye West, satin duchess. It can fit U...
LANVIN turquoise cotton OVERSIZED TRENCH Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin oversized trench coat in teal coated cotton (100%) featuring 6 hidden beige horn buttons and raglan sleeves. Features a bow detai...
Wrinkled linen and silk lurex jacket with bow on the bust Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrinkled linen and silk lurex jacket with bow on the bust. Snap in the middle front and elastic gros-grain waist. Fabric composition: 80% linen, 15% silk, 5% polyester. Summer 2011 S...
Lanvin 2010 Hiven Black Leather Wedge Ankle Boots Size UK 7
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to boots is evident. Moderate signs of wear, these boots have been re-soled. There is light scuffing across the platforms and leather of both boots. D...
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...
Red asymmetrical stretch jersey top Lanvin Maillot de bain
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red asymmetrical stretch jersey top with gather on the neckline. SIZE 40
Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Rare Runway Pink Leopard Strapless Dress Size EU38 US4/6
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Alber Elbaz Spring 2009 collection was one of his best and this is one of those dresses. As shown on the runway. Elbaz designed the leopard print as only he could. Pink ground with b...
Vintage Lanvin 1970s Colorful Asymmetrical Houndstooth 70s Jersey Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s LANVIN colorful asymmetrical houndstooth print jersey shirt dress! Features signature 70s pointed collar with a sleek sheath fit with plenty of stretch. Buttons up the ...
Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Black velvet dress ornamented with lace and embroidered with black pearls. 42FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dim...