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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Orange double-breasted linen dress with asymmetrical front Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange linen dress with asymmetrical front. Lining composition: acetate and rayon Pocket on both side. Shoulder pad. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Beige jersey sleeveless dress LANVIN by Alber Elbaz SS2011
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige jersey sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 88% nylon, 12% elastane. Zip closure on the right shoulder and side. size 40
Lanvin long velvet dress 60s/70s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Rubiera, RE
LANVIN 22. Faubourg St. Honoré _ PARIS 60s/70s Long printed velvet dress with large shocking pink and ruby red roses on a brown and gray background Round ne...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Summer 2014 Orange pleated dress
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in CANNES, FR
Lanvin X Elbaz Summer 2014 Collection Orange pleated dress, chain collar. Size 38.
Lanvin 1980s Vintage Strapless Little Black Dress with Peplum
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage 1980s strapless little black dress by Lanvin. Asymmetric button detail and flouncy peplum detail. Medium weight ribbed cotton fabric. Details: Fully Lined in Cotton B...
Lanvin S/S 2007 Alber Elbaz Sz 38 Purple Rhinestone Encrusted Empire Waist Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful LANVIN Spring / Summer 2007 Ete by ALBER ELBAZ purple / aubergine / eggplant rhinestone encrusted empire waist dress ! Tailored bodice with a free flowing body. Large rhine...
Blue printed wrap dress Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue printed wrap dress with branded snap closure. The top is wrapped and tied in the back. size 38 (FR) M
Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin Paris Collection Blanche Resort 2011 A beautiful floor length grecian style loose fitting ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would w...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Geometric Print Shirt Dress, Circa 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Lanvin mod dress tricolor geometric print shirt dress styling exaggerated winged collar short sleeves self covered buttons matching sash belt falls to knee length 🏷 Has an ...
Lanvin 1960s Blue and White Striped Crop Tank Top and Skirt Sun Dress Ensemble
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lanvin vintage 1960s blue, white and green cropped spaghetti strap top with side zip. Wired at non-zip side for structure. Blue and white striped full skirt with front and black ce...
Lanvin Dress with Silk Fringe 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline semi fitted through the waist then falling straight to hem. A row of gradated 11-13"...
Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985. France Little black Haute Couture cocktail or evening dress by Jules-François Crahay, director of Maison Lanvin until 1988. Straight dress with shoulder pads and long sle...
New Lanvin Alber Elbaz Taupe Strong Shoulder Taupe Silk Avant Garde Dress NWT
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new (with tags) LANVIN, by ALBER ELBAZ nude / taupe silk t-shirt dress! Not just your ordinary dress, this super soft beauty features strong shoulders (w/ chic built in exagger...
Polo dress with black&white print LANVIN Circa 1970's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Polo dress with black&white print . Button covered with the same fabric on the middle front and on the cuffs. Belt in fabric and belt loop. Collar. No fabric composition tag but prob...
Lanvin Vintage 1970s Tulip Butterfly Print Colorful 70s Jersey Drawstring Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s LANVIN tulip / butterfly print colorful drawstring dress! Features tulip flowers that look like a cross between a tulip and a butterfly. Elastic waistband an...
Vintage Lanvin 1970s Colorful Asymmetrical Houndstooth 70s Jersey Shirt Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s LANVIN colorful asymmetrical houndstooth print jersey shirt dress! Features signature 70s pointed collar with a sleek sheath fit with plenty of stretch. Buttons up the ...
Black sleeveless jersey dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless jersey dress. Fabric composition: 100% rayon Elastic waist band, pocket on both side. The top part of the dress is wrapped. SIZE 40 (Fr) M
Lanvin Printed Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Geneva, CH
Whimsical and colorful prints have long been a part of Lanvin's DNA. And this wonderful late 60's - early 70's shirt/coat dress will not say the contrary ! Printed with a Chinese mot...
Off white silk topstitched dress with zipped pockets LANVIN by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off white silk topstitched dress with zipped pockets. Rayon lining. Silk chiffon raw edge. SIZE M
1960s Lanvin Cream & Red Polkadot Floral Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable little 1960s Lanvin button up dress! Solid cream color with an ombre of red mirco dots that get more dense towards the hem. Floral motifs scattered throughout. Elas...
Lanvin Purple Shift Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress for Spring /Summer. This shift dress has gathering at either side , with a silk fringe trim on the neckline and armholes.
Lanvin Black Wool Blend Knit Floral Silk Print Short Sleeve Polo Neck Dress 4
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin black wool blend knit with floral silk print, short sleeve, polo neck dress, fits like a 4. Pull on dress with front, back and sleeves of fine sweater knit in black wool blend...
Blue cotton sleeveless dress with drape in the front Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue cotton sleeveless dress with twisted drape in the front. Zip in the middle back. Elastic belt on the waist. Top stitched edge ( armhole and bottom) Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 ...
Alber Elbaz for Lanvin Rare Runway Pink Leopard Strapless Dress Size EU38 US4/6
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Alber Elbaz Spring 2009 collection was one of his best and this is one of those dresses. As shown on the runway. Elbaz designed the leopard print as only he could. Pink ground with b...
Lanvin Navy Crown and Shield JL Logo Vintage Belted Shirt Dress, 1960s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lanvin vintage 1960s by Jules Francois Crahay navy blue long sleeve shirt dress with buttons to waist and belt. Features crown and shield design with Lanvin JL logos throughout in re...
Lanvin Pink Silk Shirt Dress - 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This fun Lanvin silk shirt dress is hot pink. It features a collar, a front pocket, long sleeves, and snap decorations on the shoulders. This dress is in good condition with some sta...
LANVIN pink silk PRINTED ONE SHOULDER BELTED Dress 40 M
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin 3/4-sleeve floral dress in red, fuchsia and black silk (100%) with an asymmetrical neck. Closes on the back and on the side with zipper. Comes with a ribbon bel...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Floral Tunic Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the refined elegance of the Vintage Lanvin Paris Floral Tunic Dress, a graceful fusion of Parisian sophistication and timeless artistry. This enchanting piece showcases a ...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Face Print Dress x Paper Fan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin dress and fan with Alber Elbaz face print Dress is good condition with some marks on the back.Bottom has some possible alteration and additional fabric aded.Markings can be se...
Blue denim bustier dress LANVIN & ACNÉ SS2009
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue denim bustier dress. Visible ziop closure on the left side + hook&eye.Black elastic band on the waist. Boned. Branded gros-grain waist band inside. Cotton lining inside the bust...
Emerald green rayon draped cocktail dress Lanvin par Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Emerald green rayon draped cocktail dress. Elastic waist. Pockets on both side. SIZE M
LANVIN black SCALLOPED EDGE NEOPRENE Sleeveless Dress 38 S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin sheath dress in black polyamide (91%) elastane (9%) with a scalloped edge and a detailed gathered waist. Light-weight neoprene material. Closes with a concealed...
Long dress with flower and striped print LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long dress with flower and striped print . Fabric composition: 100% polyamide Zip closure on the middle back; Box pleat on the middle front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Printed chemise dress with belt Lanvin Circa 1970's
By Lavin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed chemise dress. No lining. Buttons covered with fabric. SIZE L
A Lanvin Printed Jersey Dress by Jules-François Crahay - France Circa 1972
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1972 France Modernist long dress in acetate jersey printed with ethnic motifs in strong polychromy by Jules-François Crahay for the House of Lanvin dating from the 1970s. Strai...
LANVIN red wool RUFFLED NECK SHORT SLLEVE Dress 38 S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin short sleeve ruffled neck shirt dress in red wool (97%) and elastane (3%). Button-up and closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Lined in silk (95%) and ela...
Jersey polo dress with flower printed Lanvin Circa 1970's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jersey polo dress with flower printed. Mother-of-shell buttons. SIZE M
Lanvin Paris Spring 2022 Women's Sky Blue Silk Draped Dress FR40/UK12
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Absolutely gorgeous, modern feminine Lanvin sky blue silk dress from the Spring 2022 collection. Bought for €1820 and new with tags. Made from wonderfully soft and lightweight skin b...
Red and white jersey dress branded, with belt Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and white jersey dress branded with belt .
$236Sale Price|52% Off
Lanvin & Acne Dark Blue Denim Dress with Gathered Sleeve Detail Zippered Pockets
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New Hope, PA
Effortlessly elegant, this denim dress from Lanvin is an easy to wear "go to" piece. The dress has a scoop neckline. two large zippered pockets. and an interesting sleeve detail. The...
Vtg LANVIN Paris Alber Elbaz Y2K Era Black Sweater Dress XS Wool Cashmere Silk
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic Lanvin Paris Mainline Dress – Alber Elbaz Era – Black Wool, Cashmere & Silk – 22 Faubourg Saint-Honoré size XS Elevate your wardrobe with this exquisite piece of fashion...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Silk Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear dress by French design house,Lanvin. In a wonderful silk, with a purple background, with a green , red and cream deign.The dress has a v neck with a cross ove...
Lanvin, runway purple dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, runway purple dress. The item is new - unworn and is in very good condition. (2011).
1970's Lanvin Poly Knit Swing Sport Dress with Matching Neckerchief
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Minimalist 1970's poly knit jersey Lanvin long sleeve swing dress with matching removable neckerchief. Navy blue knit jersey with back zip, sportswear T-shirt style stitching details...
A Printed taffeta dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin - Paris Circa 1975
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975-1980 France Modernist day dress in printed silk taffeta by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin dating from the late 1970s. Straight dress with short sleeves, crew neck, zip f...
1990's LANVIN navy polka dotted dress with three-quarter sleeves
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Navy polka dotted dress with three-quarter sleeves designed by Lanvin dating to the 1990's. French size 36. Approximate measurements: bust 32", waist 28.5", fully hips, arm length fr...
Lanvin Black and Hot Pink Sleeveless Mini Dress with Pleated Skirt, 2007
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
2007 Lanvin black silk, viscose and paper blend mini dress with pleating at the waistline and skirt, straps and hot pink silk pleated design detail at bust. Has two side zippers - on...
2000S Lanvin Black Rayon Velvet One Shoulder With Bow Dress Crystal Ribbon Belt
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
2000S Lanvin Black Rayon Velvet One Shoulder With Bow Dress Crystal Ribbon Belt
Lanvin, Grey wool dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Grey wool dress. The item is in very good condition.
Lanvin Midi Sleeveless Grey Printed Dress, 200s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin midi printed sheath dress. Sleeveless with Crew Neck Concealed Zip Closure at Back Size – M Bust: 31.5″ / 80 cm Waist: 27.5″ / 70 cm Hip: 39″ / 99 cm Length: 41″ / 104...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Brown Midi Dress, Size Small
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Crew neckline - Asymmetrical design on the top - Sleeveless on one side and short sleeve on the other side - Below the knee length
Lanvin red strapless bustier dress, 2012
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin stunning draped bustier dress in red color. Collection 2012 Size – 36 FR (S) Length – 82,5 cm Armpits – 38,5 cm Waist – 64 cm Fabric – 75% acetate, 20% polyamide, 5% el...
Lanvin Black Mini Dress, Size 40
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Crew neckline - Balloon style sleeves with 3/4 length - Rear zip closure detail - Made in France
Lanvin Short Dress in Multicolored Jersey
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Short dress in multicolored jersey. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 36 cm, Chest: 44 cm, Sleeve length...
2006 LANVIN Black and Brown Mini Dress, Size 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Black and brown wool dress designed by Lanvin in France, from 2006 collection. The dress features crew neck line, sleeveless, mini length, rear zip closure and ruf...