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 Paris Silvered Metal and Yellow Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow enamel and complemented by Gripoix poured-glass cabochons in carnelian color. The piec...
Enamel
Lanvin Geometric Brooch Gilded Metal and Blue Enamel
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Lanvin Paris couture brooch is a statement piece from the 1980s. The piece features a carved, see-through, geometric gilded-metal frame complemented by royal-blue enam...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Lanvin Geometric Brooch Gilded Metal and Gray Enamel
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Lanvin Paris modernist pin brooch is a statement piece from the early 1970s. It features a massive gilded metal carved design in a futuristic geometric and three-dimens...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Lanvin Vintage Gold Toned Knot Bar Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN Paris vintage gold toned knot bar brooch. Embossed LANVIN Paris. Indicative measurements : length approx. 5 cm (1.97 inches) / max. width approx 1 cm (0.39 inch). JEWELRY ...
Gold Flower Brooch by Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
This is an elegant gold-tone brooch with a nature-inspired design, resembling a three-petal flower. The three petals are hammered and irregular, giving them a hand-crafted, organic t...
Base Metal
Lanvin Bow-Shaped Gilded Metal Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Gilded metal brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition, the metal is slightly oxidized Dimensions: 4 cm x 3.5 cm (1.57" x 1.37") Seller Reference: BR76
Gilt Metal
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
Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Retro Iconic Gold Brooch Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Iconic Retro 14k gold brooches , crafted by Tiffany & Co. Each brooch measures 1.25" x 1". Hallmarked 14k, Tiffany & Co. Weight of the set - 26 grams. Beautiful addition to ...
Gold
Gorgeous Carved Coral and Diamond Gold Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and substantial 18k yellow gold brooch, set with carved coral and angel skin coral accents, adorned with approx. 2 carats in SI1/H diamonds. Brooch measures 2" x 1 7/5". Ha...
Coral, Diamond
Exquisite David Webb Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k gold flower brooch by David Webb, set with approx. 9 carat H/VS-Si diamonds. Brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 7/8". Marked Webb and 18k. Weight - 24.1 grams.
Diamond, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Antique Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The pin is made of 14K yellow gold and weighs 5.10 DWT (approx. 7.93 grams). It also has six round sapphires weighing 1.30 CTTW, and one european G/H-color, SI-clarity diamond weighi...
Van Cleef & Arpels Bacchus Wine God Gold Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold brooch, depicting Bacchus, the God of wine. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1.5". Hallmarked Van Cleef & Arpels, 35361. Weight of the piece - 19.8 grams.
Gold
Ruby Diamond and Emerald Cockatiel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Bird Motif pin in 18k yellow gold. Pin weighs 16.00 dwt and contains 38 round rubies weighing approx 6.00ct, 39 round diamonds weighing 1.50ct with G/H Color VS/SI clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Adorable Oscar Heyman Carved Ruby Diamond Platinum Bird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Adorable platinum bird brooch by Oscar Heyman, set with carved ruby, enamel accents and approx.0.85ctw FG/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1 3/16" x 7/8". Hallmarked 980 91 serial number...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Mings Pearl Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.25" Total Weight: 12.6 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Adorable Oscar Heyman Carved Ruby Diamond Enamel Platinum Bird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Adorable platinum bird brooch by Oscar Heyman, set with carved ruby, approx. 0.70ctw G/VS diamonds and enamel (minor loss and chips are present). Brooch measures 1 3/8" x 0.5". The p...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Cameo Heart Pin with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique cameo heart with diamond pin is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains a round diamond weighing 0.01 CTTW.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin in Platinum/18 Karat Gold/ 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin weighs 2.40 DWT (approx. 3.73 grams). It contains 2 old mine cut diamonds weighing 0.75 CTTW, 3 rose cut I-J color and SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.07 CTTW. Pin is made of Plat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mings Pearl Leaf Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 1.8" x 1.5" Total Weight: 10.5 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mings Hawaii Hibiscus Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 1.7" x 2" Total Weight: 15.9 Grams Condition: Preowned, good
Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold antique brooch, set with approx. 21.5 x 18.2 x 13.5mm amethyst. Brooch measures 50mm x 47mm. Tested 18k. Weighs 30.2 grams.
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Gilt Hamerred Massive Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Gilt Hamerred Massive Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Massive 3 dimensional flower brooch. - Textured petals and bud at the centre. - G...
Lanvin Crystal Embellished Beetle Stick Pin Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin Crystal Embellished Beetle Stick Pin Brooch Gunmetal long pin with a decorative beetle-shaped head and a removable cap. Embellished with two circular green gemstones and cry...
Crystal
Lanvin Paris Gilded Metal and Enamel Rhino Jeweled Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Lanvin Paris pin brooch depicts a rhino with gilt metal framing topped with chocolate brown enamel and accented with Gripoix poured glass cabochons in emerald green. The...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970’s Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Fish Pin Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautifully crafted gold tone figural fish pin brooch designed by Lanvin in 1970’s. This piece is gold plated. Signature: “LANVIN. GERMANY”...
Gold Plate
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Owl Pin Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Lanvin Paris pin brooch features an owl with silvered metal framing topped with off-white enamel and complemented with Gripoix poured glass cabochons in carnelian color. ...
Enamel
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Bubble Coral Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Bubble Coral Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.52 inches (6.4 cm) Width: 2.52 inches (6.4 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Massive coral bub...
Vintage LANVIN Mouth Resin Crystal Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN Mouth Resin Crystal Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.49 inches (3.8 cm) Width: 3.19 inches (8.1 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN. - Shiny red resin mouth with cr...
Vintage LANVIN GERMANY Cornucopia Enamel Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN GERMANY Cornucopia Enamel Brooch Measurements: Height: 0.78 inches (2 cm) Width: 3 inches (7.7 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN GE...
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.92 inches (4.9 cm) Width: 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - 3...
Lanvin Oversized Blue Silk Flower Brooch
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
Gorgeous LANVIN blue silk oversized flower brooch. Embossed LANVIN Paris Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 18 cm ...
Lanvin Vintage Lot of Two Brooches
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage lot of two brooches. Gold toned openwork stylized flower featuring a blue resin cabochon. Embossed LANVIN Parfums. Excellent condition (bl...
Lanvin Logo gold tone Brooch Pin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Capri, IT
Lanvin Logo gold tone Brooch Pin
Lanvin NEW & SOLD OUT Runway Multi Color Jewel Choker Necklace / Brooch in Box
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES From the 2016 Lanvin Runway Collection. Style Tip: Detach the the charm and wear theses beautiful jewels as a brooch for ultimate versatility! Brass Cryst...
Crystal, Brass
Lanvin Citrine Cross Pin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin Citrine Cross Pin. The stones are a mixture of lighter & deep shades. The pin also has a loop to make a necklace accessible. Retail price is $1700...
Citrine
LANVIN SILVERTONE & CRYSTAL BOW BROOCH
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful LANVIN Large Crystal Bow Brooch will add style to any look. It features both clear and smokey crystals on a silvertone background which add...