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 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...
1970's Lanvin Mod Look Disk Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful piece of Lanvin costume jewellery, dating from the 1970's. Gold tone chain link with white and blue details. Lobster clasp with Lanv...
Gilt Metal
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
GIA Tortoise Carved Link Necklace in the Original Gucci Link Design
Located in Southport, CT
GIA Report #6227026165 Carved Tortoise shell necklace with the original Gucci link design. Attestation of age: dates back to circa 1800s Vi...
Other
Etruscan Revival Silver Filigree Choker Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This gorgeous Etruscan Revival silver filigree choker necklace is made of fifteen silver link panels. The ornate panels have a refined design with fili...
Silver, Sterling Silver
25CTW Mixed Color Gemstone Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers across the country. As the founder shifts focus to new ventures, he’s releasing a final selection of investment-grade gemstone and diamond pieces—offered exclusively to 1stDibs buyers at exceptional, below-market prices. This is not a liquidation or sale—it’s a one-time opportunity to acquire legacy-level jewelry at true insider value. Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. This stunning 18k Yellow Gold has an array of mixed gemstones that pop in color. This necklace features 207 princess cut gemstones...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold 24 inch Fancy Link Necklace. 43 grams total weight
14k Gold
Cartier Panthere 1990s Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1992 18k yellow gold Panthere necklace by Cartier. Necklace is 16.75" long and 15mm wide. Marked on the clasp: Cartier 1992, 750, E73016. Weight - 92 grams.
Yellow Gold
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...
Pinchbeck
Garland Collection Gold Transitional Belcher Chain with Charm Clip and Dog Clip
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our antique inspired belcher chain has a bold look and limitless styling options. Each solid gold belcher (rolo) chain is designed with a spinning dog clip at one end and a removable charm...
Gold
$1,000
D 2.56 in L 17.72 in
Antique Bohemian Necklace + Earrings Garnets Gilt 830 Silver / 45cm / 27gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1930s Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded or gold filled Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut, both prong and bezel set with...
Garnet, Silver, Gold-filled
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT brass textured link necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vintage, chunky oversized gilt brass link necklace from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1990's. Necklace measures approximately 17.5" to 18" long. Each link measures about 1.5" acro...
$1,425
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 5 in L 14.5 in
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace, Graduated Design, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Silver Tone Rondelles Necklace Circa 1940s. This is one of the most unusual and well-made necklaces in the collection. It is round in shape and in graduated sizes. It is si...
Mixed Metal
Alexis Kirk Vintage Sculptural Silver Disk Necklace, 1980's Design
By Alexis Kirk
Located in North Miami, FL
This bold statement signed Alexis Kirk vintage necklace has an influence of American Indian meets modern. The 9 spiral disks interspersed with 8 smaller disks make this very sculptural. It is from the 80's. Very conversational and very bold! This will look great with a white tee...
Sterle Paris Bi-Colored White Yellow Gold Round Twisted Link 30" Chain
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unchained melody. This collectible Sterle Paris bi-colored 18 karat white and yellow gold round twisted link vintage chain will keep you singing. Circa 1975. 30" in length. Total...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 2.25 in D 2.25 in L 20.86 in
Lanvin Paris Modernist Gilded Chain Necklace with Lucite Medallion
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Lanvin Paris modernist necklace was made in France in the 1970s. The rare piece features an important architectural dimensional shape with an ivory color Lucite pendant...
Lanvin 1980s Gold Chain with Blue & Green Cabochon Necklace with Leaf Earrings
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a Lanvin gold tone necklace and earrings circa 1980. The chain link necklace is 17 inches in length and may be worn shorter. The faux glass emerald and sapphire glass st...
Gold Plate
Lanvin Paris Choker Necklace Pearl and Crystal Cabochon
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lanvin Paris choker necklace. Romantic around the neck shape with gilt metal all textured featuring carved and see-thru articulated lace or ribbon elements, ornate with pearl-like cabochons and transparent crystal cabochons...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Lanvin 1980s Gold Link Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant ribbed link gold tone necklace by Lanvin from the 1980s and produced by Grosse of Germany. The necklace is comprised of 14 ribbe...
Gold Plate
Lanvin Vintage Medieval Revival Sautoir Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage Medieval revival antiqued silver toned sautoir necklace featuring a gorgeous massive link chain with a mace like ball pendant. Embossed LANVIN Paris. Indicative meas...
Saint Laurent NEW & SOLD OUT Runway Textured Spiral Link Gold Collar Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Brass Gold tone Lobster claw closure Made in Italy Width 1" Length ~14"
LANVIN Pink Silk Faux Pearl Flower Dark gold Chain Wrap Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful LANVIN necklace features a dark gold tone brass chain embellished with light mauve pink silk flowers and faux pearls and wraps for a layered look. Excellent Pre-Ow...
LANVIN gilt leaf link necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Organic gilt leaf link necklace from Lanvin. Fits a small to medium neck. Made for Lanvin in Germany. Very good condition.