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 2015 blue silk cotton floral lace sheer long sleeve V neck cardigan S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2015 blue silk cotton floral lace sheer long sleeve V neck cardigan S Reference: DYTG/A00050 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2015 Material: Silk, Cotton Color:...
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 ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Alber Elbaz, 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...
LANVIN 2012 Les 10 Ans beige black wool blend boucle tweed pocketed vest FR34
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2012 Les 10 Ans beige black wool blend boucle tweed pocketed vest FR34 Reference: SNKO/A00740 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Les 10 Ans 2012 Material: Wool, B...
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S Reference: NKLL/A00331 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2014 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Gold, Black ...
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M Reference: CELG/A00340 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Bla...
LANVIN 2015 blue silk cotton floral lace sheer long sleeve V neck cardigan S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2015 blue silk cotton floral lace sheer long sleeve V neck cardigan S Reference: DYTG/A00050 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2015 Material: Silk, Cotton Color:...
Burgundy wool and alpaca cardigan LANVIN by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy wool and alpaca cardigan. Knit composition: 50% aplaca, 50% laine Large hook&eye closure on the middle front. NEW WITH TAG SIZE : M
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2007 Lanvin Black Wool Cardigan, Size Small
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The sweater features long sleeves, crew neck line, front large grey buttons closure, side grey hook on each side and ribbed finish on the sleeves. Made in Italy.
Indigo blue wool and alpaca cardigan Lanvin by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Indigo blue wool and alpaca cardigan with one large hook&eye closure on the middle front. NEW WITH TAG SIZE M
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater. Knit composition: 50% cotton, 50% silk. Draped on the bust. SIZE L
Grey wool and alpaca cardigan LANVIN by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW with tag
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool and alpaca cardigan with one large hook&eye closure on the middle front and batwing sleeve. NEW WITH TAG SIZE M
LANVIN black wool & red MASK EMBROIDERED Crewneck Sweater 36 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin oversized sweater in black wool (76%) and polyester (24%) with a burgundy, beige and taupe mask embroidery in acrylic (74%), wool (25%) and polyester (1%). Has ...
LANVIN ivory wool & silk Turtleneck Sweater XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin light turtleneck in ecru wool (65%) silk (18%) cashmere (9%) with a stand-up collar, detailed with knitted Lanvin logo diagonal along the left side. Has ribbed ...
LANVIN purple fabric wrapped crystal embellished pullover
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN purple fabric wrapped crystal embellished pullover Reference: NKLL/A00328 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Feels like cotton Color: B...
Lanvin "Babar" Cardigan, Fall 2019
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin -(Made in Italy) Long sleeve top in pale pink cotton and silk fabric printed with the "Babar" motif. Fall/Winter 2019 collection. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 38/40...
Lanvin, Gray Alpaca cardigan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Gray Alpaca cardigan with two pockets on the waist. The item is in very good condition.
Lanvin, Blue wool cardigan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Blue wool cardigan with two pockets on the waist. This piece is in good condition. Only washlabels are still available, main label is missing.
THE ROW light blue cashmere wool RIB KNIT MOCK NECK Sweater S
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row rib-knit sweater in baby blue wool (65%) and cashmere (35%). Features a longline silhoutter, a mock-neck and long sleeves. Unlined. Has been worn and is in exc...
GUCCI Mystic Cat Oversize Hoodie
By Gucci
Located in Iba, PH
This relaxed Gucci hoodie showcases a printed vintage-effect logo across the chest and features the new season's Mystic Cat motif, embellished with shimmering sequins. It includes a ...
1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native Americ
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Polo by Ralph Lauren 1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native American Inspired Sweater
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cashmere Short-Sleeve Cardigan, 2000s
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A short-sleeve cashmere cardigan by Ralph Lauren Purple Label, circa 2000s, in capri blue. "RALPH LAUREN" woven label at center back neck. Circa 2000s. Round neckline. Button-front ...
Jacquard cashmere sweater with flower pattern CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard cashmere sweater with flower pattern . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. SIZE on tag 50 , fit L
Fall/Winter 1996 Tom Ford for Gucci Black Cutout Wool Sweater
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A rare and iconic piece from Tom Ford's groundbreaking era at Gucci, this black knit sweater from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection exemplifies the seductive minimalism that defined 90...
ALAIA black viscose 2021 OPEN FRONT LACE KNIT Cardigan Sweater S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Alaïa open-front chunky knit cropped cardigan in black is a striking blend of structure and softness. Crafted in a textured chunky knit, the cropped silhouette fe...
Chanel Logo Charm Cashmere Cardigan 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
Amazing Chanel logo cashmere cardigan from the 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection. New with tag, yarn and 2 x spare buttons. Crafted from black and white logo knit cashmere with a...
White knit cardigan with rhinestone buttons Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White knit cardigan with rhinestone buttons ( with CC brand on the back of the button) Knit composition: rayon & polyester. SIZE M
CHANEL navy blue cotton 19C LA PAUSA TERRY CROP Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cropped cardigan in navy blue terrycloth in cotton (83%) and polyamide (17%). This luxury Chanel cardigan features a cropped silhouette with a relaxed, sporty e...
Comme Des Garcons Kawakubo Hand Cut Overdyed Appliques Knit Pullover Top SS 2000
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection that Rei Kawakubo described as "beautiful chaos", this purple-overdyed grey stretch knit short-sleeve pullover top, which is perceived as diffe...
1970s Emilio Pucci Thin Wool Sweater with Bow
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Emilio Pucci very light weight pull over sweater from the 1970s. Made from 100% wool, this sweater features the iconic Emilio Pucci brand abstract print in tones of dark pu...
LANVIN 2015 grosgrain trim vneck cotton merino wool button knit cardigan sweater
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2015 grosgrain trim v-neck cotton merino wool button knit cardigan sweater S Reference: SNKO/A00779 Brand: Lanvin Collection: 2015 Material: Cotton, Merino Wool Color: Green, ...
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00019 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Alpaca Color: Black, Brown Pattern: Solid Closur...
LANVIN 2013 marigold yellow linen frayed tweed pearl button cardigan M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2013 marigold yellow linen frayed tweed pearl button cardigan M Reference: MECG/A00332 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Material:...
LANVIN 2011 black merino wool silk balloon puff sleeve turtleneck sweater S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2011 black merino wool silk balloon puff sleeve turtleneck sweater S Reference: TGAS/D00738 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2011 Material: Merino Wool, Silk Co...
LANVIN 2005 light grey wool cashmere mesh trim batwing sweater FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 light grey wool cashmere mesh trim batwing sweater FR36 S Reference: CELG/A00345 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Grey...
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M Reference: CELG/A00340 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Bla...
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S Reference: NKLL/A00331 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2014 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Gold, Black ...
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00019 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Alpaca Color: Black, Brown Pattern: Solid Closur...
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...
LANVIN 2013 cream black leopard jacquard wool blend ringer sweater top S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2013 cream black leopard jacquard wool blend ringer sweater top S Reference: NKLL/A00150 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2013 Material: Wool, Blend Color: Blac...
Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone. Gros-grain neckline with bow ( fabric composition : rayon) Spécial FW 2012 collection called...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2005 cotton wide sleeve silk button cardigan sweater XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2005 cotton wide sleeve silk button cardigan sweater XS Reference: SNKO/A00105 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Cardigan Material: Cotton Color: Black Pa...