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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$716Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Lanvin Paris Red Fox / Ferret Silk Scarf
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
RARE Vintage Lanvin Paris red fox / ferret silk scarf 90” X 45”.
Silk
$735Sale Price|26% Off
H 93.31 in W 81.11 in D 0.04 in
6.8x7.8 Ft Vintage Red Bed Cover, Embroidered Tablecloth, Silk Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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Cotton, Silk
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.25 in
Elegant Vintage Hermes Scarf, Navy Red & Gold by Caty de Savigny
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
An eye catching classic Hermes silk scarf shown in an elegant custom gilt wood frame. Makes a graphic luxurious piece of art. The scarf is...
Silk, Giltwood
$587Sale Price|30% Off
H 84.65 in W 70.87 in D 0.04 in
6x7 Ft Vintage Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Suzani Wall Hanging, Red Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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Cotton, Silk
$524Sale Price|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 68.9 in D 0.04 in
5.8x6.5 Ft Vintage Bedspread, Red Throw, Silk Wall Hanging, Embroidered Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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Cotton, Silk
Framed Courrèges Owl Scarf from Paris France
Located in New York, NY
Courrèges cotton scarf in excellent condition found in Paris, France. Features bold pop-art style owl sitting on the Courrèges Paris logo. Set in a modern espresso teak box frame. ...
Wood, Teak, Cotton
$839Sale Price|30% Off
H 146.86 in W 78.75 in D 0.04 in
6.6x12.3 Ft Vintage Bedspread, Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Red Table Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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Cotton, Silk
$3,791
H 33.86 in W 24.22 in D 0.79 in
Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s Rectangular silk tapestry. The subject of the painting are 5 white foxes,...
Silk, Wood
Authentic Hand Rolled Italian Silk Scarf by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant, vintage Italian hand rolled silk scarf by Chanel, circa 1970s. The scarf appears to have never been used and is in excellent condition with vibrant colors. It measures 86 ...
Silk
Andrianna Shamaris Framed Abstract Courrèges Scarf from Paris France
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Courrèges silk scarf in excellent condition found in Paris, France. Features bold contrasting colors in this beautiful abstract silk vinta...
Wood, Teak, Silk
Gorgeous Blue Sellier Silk Scarf, Handcrafted, 34" x 34", France
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous Erre Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Erre Foulards 100% Silk Square 34" x 34” Scarf. Designed by Terry Pheto and Princess Charlene of Monaco. Great gift 100 ...
Silk
$1,953
H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.67 in
Vintage Framed Silk Scarf with Abstract Floral Design, Art Deco Italy
Located in Beirut, LB
A genuine vintage silk scarf featuring abstract floral design, creating a beautiful dappled effect on the luxurious silk fabric. Covered with plexiglass on the front with the scarf s...
Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood, Silk
Wonderful “Pancaldi” Framed Silk Scarf Typical Art Deco Style
Located in Beirut, LB
This elegant Pancaldi silk scarf, titled "VAGUE," captures the sophisticated spirit of the 1930s with its Art Deco design. The artwork features a stylish man and woman in a city sett...
Silk, Wood
Framed Courrèges Bonjour Scarf from Paris France
Located in New York, NY
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Wood, Teak
$482Sale Price|30% Off
H 91.34 in W 71.66 in D 0.04 in
6x7.7 ft Silk Embroidery Suzani Bedspread, Vintage Wall Hanging, Red Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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Cotton, Silk
$389Sale Price|35% Off
H 74.81 in W 71.66 in D 0.04 in
6x6.3 ft Silk Embroidery Table Cover, Suzani Wall Hanging, Vintage Red Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Uzbek Suzani textile, featuring a bold circular medallion design with traditional floral and scrolling motifs. The large central rosette creates a strong focal point, while t...
Cotton, Silk