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 Dark-Silvery Metal Necklace with Rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Dark-silvery metal necklace with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 74 cm Seller Reference: BC50
Vintage 1970s LANVIN Paris Modernist Lucite Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1970s LANVIN Paris Modernist Lucite Necklace Measurement: Center Piece: 4 inches X 1.5 inches Chain: 20.5 inches Features: - 100% Authen...
Lanvin Clip-on Earrings Haute Couture
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones and tiny costume pearly cabochons. A Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition:...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Star Fish Rhinestone Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Lanvin Paris Star Fish Rhinestone Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Width: 2.36 inches (6 cm) Weight per Earring: 26 grams Fe...
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Flower Rhinestone Silver Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Flower Rhinestone Silver Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Width: 2 inches (5.1 cm) Weight per Earring: 54 grams Features: - 100% Authen...
Lanvin Rounded Metal Cuff Bracelet with Black Background
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Rounded metal cuff bracelet with a black background and decorated with clovers and green stones. Not signed. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: C...
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Jewelled Vine Leaf Pearl Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Jewelled Vine Leaf Pearl Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 4.13 inches (10.5 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Weight per Earring: 45 grams Features: - 100% A...
Lanvin Navy and Cream Enamel Finish Gold Tone Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin's wonderful combination of navy with cream enamel finish over gold vermeil finish ring is size 7 1/2". Original tags attached. The depth measures 5/16.
Lanvin silver plated ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN (Made in France) Double ring made of dark silvery metal paved with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Size 56 - Ornament: 6.5 cm (2.56 in) x 3 cm (1.1...
LANVIN PARIS Enamel Rhinestone Bird Four Rows Wrap Around Cuff Bracelet
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
LANVIN PARIS Enamel Rhinestone Bird Four Rows Wrap Around Cuff Bracelet Measurements: One size fits all Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Coiled wrap around cuff bracelet ...
Lanvin Key Shaped Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Brooch composed of gilded metal representing a key made of strings. Additional information: Dimensions: 10cm x 3.5 cm (3.93 in x 1.37 in) Condition: Very good condition Sel...
Gilt Metal
Vintage LANVIN Rhinestone Leaves Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN Rhinestone Leaves Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Wearable Length: 15.75 inches to 17.12 cm (40 cm to 43.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN. - Jewelled leaves centrepiece. - Gold tone hardware. - Box clasp closure. - Signed LANVIN GERMANY...
Vintage LANVIN Paris Runway Peridot Cross Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN Paris Runway Peridot Cross Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2 inches Width: 2 4/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN Paris. - Huge e...
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Bubble Coral Link Choker Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Bubble Coral Link Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) Length: 16.92 inches to 18.11 inches (43 cm to 46 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic L...
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Flower Citrine Rhinestone Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Flower Citrine Rhinestone Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2 inches Width: 2 inches Depth: 4/8 inch Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Massive 3 ...
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Textured Branch Coral Cuff Bracelet
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Textured Branch Coral Cuff Bracelet Measurements: Height : 3.94 inches (10 cm) Inner Circumference: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Textured branch/ coral pattern...