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 Dangle Clip-on Earrings Gilded Metal and Brown Poured 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
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Teardrop Pearl Dangling Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Teardrop Pearl Dangling Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - 3 dimensional flower earrings with dangling teardrop pearl. - Gold tone hardw...
Massive LANVIN PARIS Comedy Tragedy Sculptured Mask Dangling Pearls Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Comedy Tragedy Sculptured Mask Dangling Pearls Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Comedy Tragedy sculptured masks earrings with dangli...
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...
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 Earrings Fall 2016
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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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
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
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 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 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...
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...
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 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 Elsa Schiaparelli Clip-On Earrings, Topaz & Boris Aurealis Glass 40's
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
The combination of faceted smoky topaz crystal glass with turquoise Boris Aurealis glass stones and clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt m...
Crystal, Brass
Signed Terika Blake Sterling and poured glass clip-on earrings
By Terika Blake
Located in New York, NY
Terika Blake Sterling Silver clip-on earrings with poured-glass set in deep hues of iridescence colors of the spectrum. The earrings are signed with the jeweler's name written in ful...
Sterling Silver
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
$205 / set
W 0.7 in L 0.9 in
Vintage 1950s silver rhinestone Weiss screw back earrings 1950s Weiss earrings
By Weiss
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking pair of 1950's clip on earrings, on silver toned metal bases, made up of claw set silver rhinestones in a tiered oval design, surrounding a large central claw set r...
Mixed Metal
$5,797
H 2.12 in W 0.66 in
Alex Jona White Diamond Rubelite Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant earrings, featuring two cluster of briolette cut Rubellite weighing 68.30 carats and set with 0.11 carats ...
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Engraved Florentine Coral Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow White Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Finely crafted and richly detailed, these hand engraved coral and diamond earrings showcase traditional Florentine style engraving in a sophisticated two tone design. Made in 18K yel...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Italian 18K White Gold Earrings, 40ct Tourmaline & 1ct Diamond, Convertible
Located in Miami, FL
These exceptional Italian chandelier earrings are crafted in 18K white gold and feature a vibrant array of mixed-cut green tourmalines totaling approximately 40 carats. Accented by 1...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Circle Gold Clip Earrings
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine 1992 Vintage Large Citrine Orange Cabochon Jelly Belly Circle Round Dome Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely...
Gold Plate
$371Sale Price|25% Off
H 1 in W 1 in
Vintage Weiss Clip On Earrings With Blue Glass and Rhinestones, !950's
By Weiss
Located in North Miami, FL
These classic and lovely signed vintage Weiss clip on earrings are vintage from the 50's. The glass and rhinestones are beautiful shades of ligh...
Crystal
$529 / set
W 1.7 in L 1.7 in
Vintage 1940's Miriam Haskell Clip on Earrings Milk Glass Rhinestone Flowers
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Nashville, TN
These spectacular 1940's clip on earrings by Miriam Haskell, accented by molded milk glass and delicate silver glass rhinestones, are the perfect statement piece to add to your vinta...
Mixed Metal
$389
W 0.83 in L 0.91 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ten Strands Rope Spiral Interlocked Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ten 10 Strands Spiral Twist Interlocked Openwork Rope Round Circle Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition. Light scratches and colour loss....
Gold Plate
2.68 Carat Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Hand Finished 2.6 Carat Cubic Zirconia 14 Karat Yellow Gold Plated Chandelier Drop Earrings Inspired by the geometric designs favoured in the Art Deco...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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....
Vintage LANVIN Flower Pearl Drop Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN Flower Pearl Drop Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2.44 inches (6.2 cm) Width: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN. - Dangling earrings flower with glass teardrop pearl. - Clipback earrings. - Signed LANVIN GERMANY...
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...
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...
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Pearl Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage LANVIN PARIS Flower Pearl Earrings Measurements: Height: 0.71 inch (1,8 cm) Width: 0.75 inch (1,9 cm) Weight per Earring: 5 grams Features: - 1...
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
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Orchid Rhinestone Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive LANVIN PARIS Orchid Rhinestone Earrings MEASUREMENTS: Height: 2 6/8 inches Width: 2 4/8 inches Depth: 5/8 inch Features: - 100% Authentic LANVIN PARIS. - Massive 3 ...
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