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 Navy and Cream Enamel Finish Gold Tone Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin's wonderful combination of navy with cream enamel finish over gold vermeil finish ring is size 7 1/2". Original tags attached. The depth measures 5/16.
Lanvin silver plated ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN (Made in France) Double ring made of dark silvery metal paved with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Size 56 - Ornament: 6.5 cm (2.56 in) x 3 cm (1.1...
Vintage Custom 2 Carat Boulder Opal on 22K and 14K Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A gorgeous opal in a unique cut! This statement cocktail ring features a custom-cut boulder opal with a mesmerizing, blue, black, and purple play of color in the body. Set in a decor...
Opal, 22k Gold
Trillion Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Triangle Cut Diamond weighting 0.30ct, 8.89g
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Star Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Platinum Fancy Color Diamond Ring set with a Star Cut Diamond weighting 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine 14 Karat Ornate Floral Gold Ring, Open Back Setting, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite mid-1900s ring featuring a single aquamarine, set in an extravagant, floral-themed prong-setting. Ring Size US 8 1/4 Hallmarks: 14K, OX Face height: 13.9 mm Aquamarine ...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
.16 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold and Platinum Stylized Twisted Ring Band, 1970
Located in Milford, DE
A fancy ring featuring intertwined 14K gold and platinum on the front. Each of the 4 platinum rows is accented with 4 .01 carat diamonds, for a total of 16 diamonds totaling .16 cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Boulder Opal Ring by Jennifer Kalled, Triple Gold Band, Size 8, USA
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This Boulder opal ring has blue green fire with an undulating roof surface making it organic looking, and preserving the raw nature of the opal gem....
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Ralph Masri Modernist Diamond Sapphire Double Band Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Edgy 18kt white gold ring with diamonds and sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an emphasis on minimalist shapes an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,700 / item
Ralph Masri 1919 Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Striking two-tone ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with 0.56cts of diamonds and 1.6cts of yellow sapphires.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,700 / item
Ralph Masri Phoenician Script Double Diamond Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Phoenician Script collection, inspired by the ancient Phoenician alphabet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,500 / item
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Diamond Star Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white gold ring with diamonds and green quartz from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Ava...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Lemon Quartz and Garnet 14 Karat Statement Cocktail Ring, Band
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite ring featuring a custom cut lemon quartz accented with two garnets on each side. Set in 14K gold. A bold and bright ring for the most stylish woman! Ring Size US 5 3/8 ...
Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold
$10,750 / item
Ralph Masri '1919' Diamond Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bold cocktail 18kt yellow gold ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with 2.21cts of diamonds and 1.15cts of yellow sapphires.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lanvin Women's Gold Tone Crystal ‘Kiss’ Double Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to ring is evident. Minimal wear to the rear with tiny scratches on this used Lanvin designer resale item. Details Gold Metal Double ring ...
Gold
Pre-Loved Lanvin Women's Blue Jewelled Bird Statement Bangle
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to bangle is evident. Minimal scuffs seen to the bird beak at the end of the bangle on this used Lanvin designer resale item. This item includes the original dust bag and jewellery box. Details Blue Metal Bird detail Wrap bangle bracelet Box and dust bag included Made in France Composition EXTERIOR: Metal INTERIOR: Metal Size & Fit (INSERT PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS) Size: Diameter: 17. 8cm/7in All of CSD’s luxury consignment used designer accessories are pre-owned unless stated otherwise, and therefore may have signs of wear and imperfections. By purchasing this luxury consignment product you are helping to progress the momentous CSD designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Lanvin Women's Blue Jewelled Bird Statement Bangle
Lanvin Platinum Designer Wedding Band Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Honolulu, HI
Lanvin Platinum Wedding Band Ring. This band is beautifully crafted in platinum 900 with a high polish finish. The band is 3.7 mm at the widest part. The band is size 10 and the total weight is 5.7 grams. The band is set with a 0.02 round blue sapphire inset on the inside of the band, a Lanvin signature feature. The band is hallmarked "LANVIN" and stamped "P900" "0.02" on the inside. This is a pre-owned designer wedding band...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Lanvin 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
This Lanvin ring is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and embellished with diamonds that total 0.45 carats. The ring weighs 5.5 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top he...
Diamond, Gold
Lanvin 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
This Lanvin ring is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and embellished with diamonds that total 0.45 carats. The ring weighs 5.5 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top he...
Diamond, Gold
LANVIN Star Ring Star Ring in Silver Metal and White and Gold Rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful LANVIN star ring in silver metal and white and gold rhinestones. Never worn. Pastille of the present brand. Dimensions: T51 - star: 4.3 cm - diameter: 1.7 cm Will b...
Other, Base Metal
LANVIN 2 Finger Ring in Ruthenium Metal and Rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Original, LANVIN 2-finger ring in ruthenium and rhinestones. Never worn. Dimensions: size 51 and 51.5FR Will be delivered in a new, non-original dust bag
Base Metal
Lanvin Jewelled Dome Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN dome ring featuring multicolored crystals in a gun patina tone setting. Embossed LANVIN Paris Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 5.34 cm (...
Lanvin Iconic Love Gold Toned Two-Finger Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN iconic LOVE gold toned two-finger ring. Embossed LANVIN PARIS Made in France. Indicative measurements : inner circumference (one finger) approx. 5.03 cm (1.98 inches) / max....
Lanvin Jewelled Dome Ring
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN dome ring featuring multicolored crystals in a bronze tone setting. Embossed LANVIN. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 5.34 cm (2.10 inches). JEWELRY CO...
Iconic LANVIN 'Love' Ring Size 51 for Two Fingers in Gilt Metal
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic Lanvin 'Love' ring in gilt metal. Here is the advice of Alber Elbaz to wear this audacious jewel signed Lanvin. 'Carry it with conviction and with a smile' Public price: 450...
Copper, Gilt Metal