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 Vintage Large Blue Crystals Sapphire Clear Sparkling Flower Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Wokingham, England
Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Blue Navy Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colou...
Lanvin Dangle Clip-on Earrings Gilded Metal and Glass
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare, elegant Lanvin Paris clip-on earrings feature a long dangling shape with carved gilt metal beads complimented with cocoa brown poured glass beads in a graduated shape. Th...
Gilt Metal
1970s Lanvin Faux Coral and Gold Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
These 1970s Lanvin earrings feature a ridged, teardrop-shaped outer rim in gold-toned metal. In the centre is a large piece of faux angel coral in a pretty, pale peachy pink hue. The...
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:...
Lanvin Deep Rasberry Pearl Earclips
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin oversized rasberry pearl clip earrings with simple half bezel setting. Clip backfittings.1980's France.1.25" x .5" high. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Lanvin Gold Metal and Grey Enamel Earrings, Circa 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Lanvin earrings. Grey enamel and gold metal. The shape resembles five geometric rectangular stacked bars. These earrings are clip-ons. ...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Black Resin Puffy Square Earrings With Faceted Crystals By Lanvin, 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '70s - Each earring measures .9" x .9" - Silver tone hardware - Black shiny resin - Faceted round clear crystals - Clip on e...
Lanvin Clip-on Earrings with Pink and Green Rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Golden metal clip-on earrings ornamented with pink and green rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5 cm Seller Reference:...
Lanvin Earrings Fall 2016
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Lanvin Paris Vintage Jewelled Gold Toned Clip-On Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN PARIS vintage gold toned clip-on earrings embellished with fuchsia and emerald green crystals. Embossed LANVIN PARIS. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5.2 cm (2...
Gilt Metal
$392Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Natural Hematite Cabochon Earrings Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Natural Hematite Cabochon Earrings Sterling Silver TIF786 These Authentic Tiffany & Co. estate earrings feature iconic natural hematite cabocho...
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Sold|$500
W 0.9 in D 0.9 in L 2.4 in
Antique Chinese Floral Gilt Sterling Enamel Filigree Egg Shaped Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning early 20th century Chinese gilt sterling silver earrings are in the form of eggs. They feature dangling drops which sway with every movement. On the top, there is a button shaped floral enamel stud with a screw clip-on back. From the stud hangs an enamel ball and then a floral decorated egg...
Jade, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,418
Chanel earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm BOB52
Cartier Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Domed Bombay Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Domed Bombay Earrings, measuring 1 inch in length, 5/8 inch wide and 3/4 inch in depth. Set with 2.5 to 4 M.M Pearls and very fine color and luster and furt...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone beaded glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 58 ❤️...
$130
W 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Vintage BARRERA for AVON huge gold door knocker designer runway clip on earrings
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed BARRERA for AVON • gold tone • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2.5” by 1.5" CONDITION • excellent vi...
Vintage Gold Door Knocker Earrings 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous example of the forever classic Vintage Door Knocker Earring. In very good vintage condition. Crafted in gold plated metal. App...
$745 / set
H 2.25 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Monumental Patricia Von Musulin Door Knocker Earrings Sterling Silver
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Patricia Von Musulin Monumental Door Knocker Earring's with Satin Vermeil Finish over Sterling Silver. Beautiful Satin gilded brushed organic finish over hollow ware sterling...
Sterling Silver
Vintage gold door knocker designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
$8,200 / set
W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in
ArtDeco CoutureCocoChanel lribe MadeInFrance WiredPearl&Glass Earrings, 1920s
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-client ensembles, "Made In France" was stamped on their a...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
$393
W 0.87 in L 1.11 in
Crown Trifari 1950s White Pearls Flower Wing Openwork Interlock Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light colour loss or scratches at back, since over...
Gold Plate
$583
W 0.75 in L 0.87 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Gold Swirl Oval Clear Crystals Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Swirl Oval Clear Crystals Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Only one dark spot at back. 100% genuine. A very b...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.58 in
Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Wokingham, England
Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Blue Navy Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colou...
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.58 in
Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Wokingham, England
Lanvin Vintage Large Sapphire Blue Navy Sparkling Clear Crystal Tear Drop Flower Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colou...
1985s Lanvin Clip on Earrings Golden metal Green Rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Lanvin earrings circa 1985 clips in shaped gold metal composed of a small hoop and a large fixed ring partially paved with green rhinestones. Total height 5.1 cm, pendant diameter 3....
1980s Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Colourful Rhinestone Floral Clip On Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautifully crafted gold tone floral clip on earrings designed by Lanvin in 1980’s. This piece is gold plated. It features red and purple rhinestones. Signature: “LANVIN. ...
Gold Plate
LANVIN Paris c.1980’s Palladium Silver Wide Circular Hinged Hoop Clip Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Thiensville, WI
LANVIN Paris c.1980’s Palladium Silver-Toned Wide Circular Hinged Hoop Clip On Earrings Brand / Manufacturer: Lanvin Paris Circa: 1980’s Style: Clip on earrings Color(s): Silver U...
Lanvin Large Hoop Clip Earrings Gilt Leaves
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb Lanvin Paris gilt clip-on earrings. Large hoop shape with gilt metal all textured and matte finish aspect, featuring carved stylized leaves. Gilded tag underside marked: Lanvi...
Gilt Metal
Lanvin Dangle Clip Earrings Gilt Metal Flower
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lanvin Paris signed clip-on earrings. Romantic dangling shape with shiny gilt metal featuring carved and see-thru stylized flowers. Gilded tag underside marked Lanvin - Germa...
Gilt Metal
Lanvin Heart & Clover Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
You will always be lucky in love with these mismatched Lanvin heart and clover motif earrings. Designed in brass with some components in a ruthenium finish providing dimension and c...
Brass
Lanvin Goldtone Chain Tassel Clip On Earrings W/ Crystals
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin Goldtone Chain Tassel Clip On Earrings W/ Crystals Color: Goldtone, white Materials: Goldtone metal Hallmarks: On back of clip ons " Lanvin Paris" Closure/Opening: Clip on O...
Vintage Lavin Drama Mask Statement Pearl Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Lanvin Paris drama mask gilt and baroque pearl statement earrings c.1970's.
LANVIN Flower Shape Clip-on Earrings in Silver Metal, Rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Superb pair of LANVIN clip-on earrings. Flower-shaped clips made of silver metal, petals set with rhinestones and smooth petals. Heart in gold rhinestones. Never worn. Pastille of t...
Other, Base Metal
Lanvin Haute Couture Architectural Statement Earrings, Circa 1990
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wow, is all that can be said about these iconic Haute Couture earrings for the House of Lanvin. The monumental earrings are comprised out of long segments of hand-manipulated blown Venetian glass strands in iridescent shades of blue and clear and are accented by a swirl clip in Platino metal. The creator is none other than Italian designer Stefano Poletti, who designed a limited series of earrings and necklaces for the Lanvin Haute Couture...