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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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...
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully Lapis Lazuli diamond dangling earrings in 14k yellow gold. These gorgeous earrings has a deep blue pear shape Lapis cabochons dangling from an inverted heart set with diamonds. The Lapis cabochons are bezel set. Each heart is set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 32 diamonds on the pair. The diamonds are G in color and SI1 in clarity. The total diamond weight is approximately 0.65 carat. The earrings have post backs for pierced ears and are equipped with friction backings. These earrings are very well made in 14k yellow gold. The earrings measure 36 mm long (1.50 inches) x 13.94 mm wide (0.50 inch). The total weight of the earrings is 9.00 grams. These are vintage Lapis Lazuli...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Heart Diamond Dangling Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Earring Length: 0.80" Total Weight: 1.9 Grams Diamonds: 42 Setting: Prong Ruby Carat Weight: 0.50 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
White and Black Diamond Pave Dangle Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous drop earrings with 0.93 ct. of white and black diamond rounds. Handmade 14k white gold mountings.
Black Diamond, White Gold
Dilys' 4.30ct 'Intense Bluish Violet' Tanzanite & Diamond Earrings
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A pair of rare transparent 4.30ct Tanzanite cabochon drop earrings, certified by IGI to be 'Intense Bluish Violet'. Designed versatile to be worn in different ways, they are handcraf...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 14.8 Carat Dangle Diamond Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds Dangle earrings crafted in platinum showcasing 2 GIA certified round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.05 carats total, G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity and 2 GI...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Pear Shape Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
These gorgeous earrings feature a deep blue pear shape Lapis cabochons bezel set. Each side of the earring is set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 22 diamonds on the pai...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Earring Length: 1.75" Total Weight: 14.3 Grams Diamonds: 16 Setting: Prong Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Carved Pink Quartz Large Drop Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning carved Pink Quartz, Blue Topaz & Diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. These beautiful earrings feature two large carved drop pear shape...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Smoky Quartz Large Drop Earrings, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Magnificent Smoky Quartz & Diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. These beautiful earrings feature two large drop pear shape Smoky Quartz gems totaling 20.43 carats. The Smoky ...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dangly Star Sapphire Stud Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Dangly Star Sapphire Stud Drop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Earring Length: 20 mm long Total Weight: 4.9 Grams Gemstone Specification...
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pear Shaped Dangly Pearl Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Earring Diameter: 3.3" x 0.60" Pearl Count: 16 pearls Diamond Count: ~224 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weig...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pendant Earrings with Diamonds and Green Tourmalines, in 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Extremely flat pendant earrings, with brilliant cut diamonds total weight ct 5.95 and green tourmalines oval cut total weight ct 15.38. The earrings have...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
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...
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 Vintage Gold Toned Rope and Bow Design Dangling Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage gold toned dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a rope and bow design with faux mother of pearl details. Embossed LANVIN Germany. Indicative measurements : height a...
LANVIN Blue/Green/Amber Crystal Clip On Dangling Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin Blue/Green/Amber Crystal Clip On Dangling Earrings Made in France Materials: crystals, antique goldtone metal Three colored stones in oval, marquise and emera...