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 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
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 Vintage Long Wool Cape - Muted Olive Green - Circa 1970s/1980s
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
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 Alber Elbaz Spring 2014 Sleeveless long vest
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in CANNES, FR
Lanvin X Alber Elbaz Spring 2014 Collection Sleeveless long vest black, beige. Size 40.
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...
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,...
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 x Alber Elbaz Spring 2006 Crinkle Satin Jacket
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage Lanvin jacket from Alber Elbaz’s Spring 2006 collection. Worn just a couple of times. Crafted from slightly glittery black cotton and cupro crinkled sateen with chi...
Black wool jacket with red collar and cuffs LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool jacket with red collar and cuffs . Main fabric composition: 93% wool, 7% nylon. Lining: probably acetate or rayon. Shoulder pad. Hidden button and buttonhole closure on t...
Lanvin Metallic Satin Panelled Bomber Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin Metallic Satin Panelled Bomber Jacket Multicoloured bomber jacket with metallic grey bodice detailed with navy panel to the centre. Featuring metallic beige sleeves with red...
Black lace jacket edge to edge with silk lining Lanvin par Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace jacket edge to edge with silk lining. NEW with tag. SIZE M
$210Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN black distressed nylon black buttons drawstring anorak IT50 L
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black distressed nylon black buttons drawstring anorak IT50 L Reference: PRWU/A00039 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Nylon Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: B...
Lanvin Ete' 2006 Alber Elbaz Cream Shawl Collar Cropped Puff Sleeve Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin Ete' Albert Elbaz 2006 cream linen/cotton blend shawl collar, cropped, puff sleeve jacket, unworn with tags. Deep pleated shawl collar, short puff sleeves with an open front &...
$157Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN navy light double layer fabric raw edge casual blazer jacket FR46 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN navy light double layer fabric raw edge casual blazer jacket FR46 S Reference: PRWU/A00186 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyamide, Cotton Color: Navy Pattern:...
Lanvin Runway Silk Hand-Painted Ombré Floral Dress Jacket w Shoulder Pleats
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
Lanvin cotton and silk, hand-painted ombré floral tunic length jacket with front zip closure, no collar and voluminous pleated shoulder detail. Great seaming details at side waist. ...
1940s Lanvin Haute Couture Black Wool and Braid Work Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A rare survivor and early couture blazer jacket designed by the House of Lanvin. It almost certainly straddles the WWII time period or just after, circa mid 1930s - to late 1940s. L...
Lanvin, Red velvet blazer
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Red velvet blazer. The item is in very good condition. Very small stain in the neck.
LANVIN blue black intricate lace panels sheer long sleeve jacket FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN blue black intricate lace panels sheer long sleeve jacket FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00812 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, Black Pattern...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ wool blend black velvet peak lapel formal blazer jacket FR44
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ wool blend black velvet peak lapel formal blazer jacket FR44 Reference: CRTI/A00283 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Blazer Material: Wool, Blend Color: ...
Lanvin Winter 2016 black leather belted oversized slouched leather jacket coat
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Lanvin Hiver 2016 black leather jacket This is a fantastic jacket that has a wonderful vintage vibe to it, a slightly oversized fit, soft leather, and dropped shou...
White cotton jacquard double breasted jacket lightly quilted LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton jacquard double breasted jacket lightly quilted. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Small pocket on both side. SIZE M
Vintage Lanvin man jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lanvin jacket Size – not listed, approximately XL, use measurements as a guide Length – 71 cm Shoulders – 45 cm Sleeve – 58 cm Armpits – 52 cm Waist – 100 cm Fabric – not ...
Lanvin Marten Fur Wool Lined Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Lanvin Marten/Weasel Fur Wool Lined Jacket Dark brown jacket crafted from one of the most luxurious furs, fully lined and trimmed with grey wool. Featuring a double-bre...
New Lanvin Blazer Men Jacket Size Small
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Lanvin blazer Men Jacket, VIDU0, 522g. Color: grey (An actual col...
LANVIN grey speckled wool exposed darts single button blazer EU50 L
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey speckled wool exposed darts single button blazer EU50 L Reference: PRCG/A00090 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Wool Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closure: Butt...
LANVIN wool blend overstitch seams notched lapel single breasted blazer EU52 XL
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN navy wool blend overstitch seams notched lapel single breasted blazer EU52 XL Reference: PRCG/A00089 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Wool, Blend Color: Navy Patt...
$157Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN black light double layer fabric raw edges blazer jacket FR44 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black light double layer fabric raw edges blazer jacket FR44 XS Reference: PRWU/A00182 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyester Color: Black Pattern: Solid Clos...
2010s Lanvin Silk Velvet Plum Unfinished Hem Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
This relaxed blazer-style jacket was designed by French fashion house Lanvin. We believe it was made during the reign of the brand’s lauded Creative Director Alber Elbaz sometime in ...
$126Sale Price|40% Off
LANVIN navy waffle cotton inside out seams blazer jacket FR50 L
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN navy waffle cotton inside out seams blazer jacket FR50 L Reference: JSLE/A00111 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Button...
Lanvin Marten Fur Jacket Size 50FR
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin Marten Fur Jacket The Most Luxurious Fur Available- Marten Fur. Dark brown fur blazer with 100% pure wool grey lining and trim. Two flap front...
$270Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN black textured fabric double breasted cropped jacket FR42 XL
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black textured fabric double breasted cropped jacket FR42 XL Reference: PRWU/A00075 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Acetate Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
LANVIN Alber Elbaz black wool silk Trompe Loeil pressed peak lapel blazer FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Alber Elbaz black wool silk Trompe Loeil pressed peak lapel blazer FR36 S Reference: CNLE/A00373 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Wool, Silk, Blend Color: Black P...
LANVIN black waffle low shine single breast minimal suit blazer EU44 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black waffle low shine single breast minimal suit blazer EU44 XS Reference: CNLE/A00255 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyester Color: Black Pattern: Solid Clo...
$192Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN black navy bicolour wool blend pocketed blazer jacket FR44 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black navy bicolour wool blend pocketed blazer jacket FR44 XS Reference: PRWU/A00030 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, Navy Pattern: Soli...
LANVIN 2013 black cream wool silk trimmed padded boxy vest FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2013 black cream wool silk trimmed padded boxy vest FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00333 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2013 Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, Crea...
$104Sale Price|35% Off
LANVIN grey cotton overtitched darts frayed edge pocketed blazer FR48 M
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey cotton overtitched darts frayed edge pocketed blazer FR48 M Reference: MLCO/A00007 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closure...
$240Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN Alber Elbaz brick red nylon cotton raw edge relaxed blazer US40 L
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Alber Elbaz brick red nylon cotton raw edge relaxed blazer US40 L Reference: CNLE/A00413 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Nylon, Cotton Color: Red Pattern: Solid ...
LANVIN dark grey cotton blend nylon minimal single breast suit blazer EU44 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN dark grey cotton blend nylon minimal single breast suit blazer EU44 XS Reference: CNLE/A00254 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: ...