Lanvin Alber Elbaz Face Print Dress x Paper Fan
About the Item
- Designer:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU44912385422
Lanvin Paris
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, evening 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.
Find vintage Lanvin Paris clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Alaia Mini Leopard Print Dress Size 42 NEWBy Azzedine AlaïaLocated in New York, NYAlaia Mini Leopard Print Dress Size 42 .Photographed on mannequin size 6 US NEW with tags FINAL SALE.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
- Chloe Runway 2018 DressBy ChloéLocated in New York, NYChloe 2018 runway dress Similar dress collected and present in permanent collection at Palaisgalliera Excellent condition,fabric looks good ,only couple marks underarm. FINAL SALECategory
21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
- Chado Ralph Rucci "Red Lipstick" Zip-front Ponte Dress, Fall 2011By Chado Ralph RucciLocated in New York, NYLook 7 from the Fall 2011 Chado Ralph Rucci runway show. This distinctive red Chado Ralph Rucci dress allows you to control your coverage from ladylike to racy with a clever front zip. For a poised and polished finish, style with red wrist gloves...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses
- Collector's Issey Miyake Dress Guest Artist Series No. 3 Tim HawkinsonBy Issey MiyakeLocated in New York, NYTim Hawkinson was born in San Francisco in 1960 and works in LA area.He is a major American artist,with large scale exhibitions . While traveling in US ,Miyake was captivated by a Ha...Category
Late 20th Century Day Dresses
- Missoni Dress Orange LabelBy MissoniLocated in New York, NYMisson orange label dress.Size 44IT.Made in Italy. New never worn. Final sale.Please contact me directly prior purchase for shipping and payment requirement details.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
- Midori Matsumoto Long Dress Japanese Couture 1980'sLocated in New York, NYDress by Japanese designer Midori Matsumoto. This dress Is Japanese couture, from the 80's. Good condition Approx. measure: Waist 39",underarm 37",Le...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses
- Maison Martin Margiela Spring 1999 Trompe-L'œil Semi Couture BodiceBy Maison Martin MargielaLocated in San Diego, CAMaison Martin Margiela dressmaker bodice in Trompe-L'œil printed cotton featured on the spring 1999 runway in look eight adorned with hook-and-eye closures, number, and lettered with...Category
1990s European Tunics and Wrap Dresses
- Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris Boutique Silk Fauvist Floral DressBy Jean-Louis ScherrerLocated in Sharon, CTOffering a 1980's Scherrer floral printed silk dress, drawn in a loosely Dufy Fauvist manner. Front buttoned, 'drop' waist, partial side zipper, skirt silk lined. Size 42, numbered...Category
1980s French Day Dresses
- DOLCE & GABBANA - Grey Alpaca Wool Knit Bodycon Sleeveless Dress Size 6US 38EUBy D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Cuggiono, MIExpertly crafted from a soft blend of alpaca wool, this dark grey sleeveless knitted dress from Dolce & Gabbana will surely make a sophisticated addition to your wardrobe this season...Category
2010s Italian Sheath Dresses
- Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs 2011 one shoulder tunic / dressBy Louis VuittonLocated in Алматинский Почтамт, KZMarc Jacobs by Louis Vuitton Collection: Louis Vuitton Fall / Winter 2011 Material: cotton Details: logo Marked Size: xs asymmetric t-shirt dress t...Category
2010s Italian Day Dresses
- Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Basquiat Opaque Sketch Graffiti Comic Street Art DressBy Jean Paul GaultierLocated in PARIS, FRJean Paul Gaultier JPG Basquiat Opaque mesh sketch graffiti comic street art vintage 90s Optical Butterfly Maxi Long Tattoo Dress Robe Long dress Jean Paul Gaultier Jeans 0001 colle...Category
1990s French Maxi Dresses
- Alexander McQueen Rose Flower Floral Drape Tie Ribbon 2005 Belt Open Back DressBy Alexander McQueenLocated in PARIS, FRAlexander McQueen MCQ Rose Flower Floral Drape Tie Ribbon 2005 Vintage Belt Open Back Dress Black White Fromal Wedding Cocktail Midi Dress Bought at Alexander McQueen sample...Category
Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dresses