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 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 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:...
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.
$440Sale Price|20% Off
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.
LANVIN 2012 Les 10 Ans beige black wool blend boucle tweed pocketed vest FR34
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
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...
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
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
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, ...
Grey wool and alpaca cardigan LANVIN by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW with tag
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
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 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 purple fabric wrapped crystal embellished pullover
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
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...
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
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 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 "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, 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.
PAUL SMITH Size XL Grey Multi Color Stripe Cotton V-Neck Cardigan
By Paul Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
PAUL SMITH JEANS cardigan in a grey cotton knit featuring a vibrant multicolor stripe back, long sleeves, and button closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor mark on back. Mark...
A.P.C. Size XL Black Jersey Wool Half Placket Henley Pullover
By A.P.C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A.P.C. pullover in a black wool jersey featuring a henley style, long sleeves, and half placket button closure.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marks on front. Marked: XL Measurements...
1950's Dalton Blue Cashmere Cardigan with Collar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Dalton royal blue cashmere cardigan with glamorous oversized collar. Petit faux pearl buttons, ribbed cuffs and bottom trim add to the elegant look of this classic 1950's piec...
RALPH LAUREN Size S Navy Cashmere Cable Knit Slim Fit V-Neck Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL sweater in a navy cashmere knit featuring a cable knit pattern, long sleeves, and V-neck.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor pilling under arms. Marked: ...
OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH black wool 2013 POCKET Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Off-White 2013 v-neck knit cardigan in black and white wool (72%) and polyamide (28%). Features a patch pocket on the front and the logo embroidered at the cuffs. Open...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black wool angora blend ribbed turtleneck sweater S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black wool angora blend ribbed turtleneck sweater S Reference: AEMA/A00037 Brand: Alexander McQueen Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Extra Details: Ribbed...
Sonia Rykiel Vintage Blue Jumper with Bib Detail
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in London, GB
A head turning vintage jumper by Sonia Rykiel. The jumper is in a sky blue colour with attached bib detail . The jumper has wide rib detail on the cuf...
Burberry Men Sweater heavy knit zip button Size M/L, S1859
By Burberry, Burberry Brit
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 Burberry heavy knit Men Sweater, S1859, KE0 Color: grey (An actua...
Early 2000's Chanel Sport Zip Front Wool Cardigan with Rubber CC Patch
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 2000's Chanel Sport zip front wool baby blue and black cardigan with rubber CC patch. Very early Lagerfeld era sports line with silver zipper. The athletic client was now the f...
Vintage 90s Prada Teal Cashmere Cardigan
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Prada teal cashmere cardigan. - Mother of Pearl buttons closure. - Size 46. - 100% Cashmere
Vintage 90s Prada Teal Cashmere Sweater
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Prada teal cashmere pulllover sweater. - Size 46. - 100% Cashmere
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey abstract wool intarsia wrap scarf cardigan
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1980's Vintage grey abstract wool intarsia wrap scarf cardigan Reference: CRTI/A00672 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Wo...
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 2013 marigold yellow linen frayed tweed pearl button cardigan M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
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 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 2011 black merino wool silk balloon puff sleeve turtleneck sweater S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
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 Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
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 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 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...
LANVIN Elbaz 2008 100% fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Elbaz 2008 100% fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S Reference: SNKO/A00044 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Bow sweater Collection: Fall Winter 20...