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 by Claude Montana Vintage 80s Black Lamb Suede & Leather Pants
By Lanvin Paris, Claude Montana
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Lanvin by Claude Montana Vintage 80s Black Suede Trousers With An Attached Lamb Black Leather Belt Elegant vintage trousers made from soft black lamb suede. The pants feature a high...
Greyish beige trouser LANVIN by Alber Elbaz SS 2013
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish beige trouser . Fabric composition: 74% silk, 26% rayon. Belt fabric composition: 88% polyester, 12% silk. Invisible zip closure on the left side + hook&eye. Invisible zip cl...
$66Sale Price|44% Off
LANVIN 2005 dark brown black cotton blend sheer waistband crop pants FR40 L
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 dark brown black cotton blend sheer waistband crop pants FR40 L Reference: CELG/A00442 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Cotton, Blend Color:...
LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS Reference: PRWU/A00204 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure...
LANVIN bronze cupro blend silky high waist cropped dress wide pants FR46 S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN bronze cupro blend silky high waist cropped dress wide pants FR46 S Reference: PRWU/A00203 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cupro, Blend Color: Bronze Pattern: So...
$105Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN dark purple plum drawstring waist tapered jogger pants FR46 S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN dark purple plum drawstring waist tapered jogger pants FR46 S Reference: PRWU/A00207 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Purple Pattern: Soli...
Vintage Lanvin Alber Elbaz Silk Butterfly Pants F/W 2013
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Moroccan-born designer Alber Elbaz is remembered as much for his love of people as he is for his astounding talent and creative philosophy. Credited with revitalizing the French fash...
$71Sale Price|35% Off
LANVIN navy soft waffle knit drawstring mid waist tapered jogger pants S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN navy soft waffle knit drawstring mid waist tapered jogger pants S Reference: PRWU/A00110 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Feels like wool Color: Navy Pattern: Sol...
$84Sale Price|30% Off
LANVIN black wool like back pockets knitted hem jogger pants
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black wool like back pockets knitted hem jogger pants Reference: PRWU/A00112 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Feels like wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure:...
Lanvin, checkered pantalon in brown, orange and beige
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, checkered pantalon in brown, orange and beige. The item is in very good condition. CONDITION: very good condition SIZE: FR38 - S MEASUREMENTS: length 107 cm, width 38 cm,...
Lanvin, checkered pantalon
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, checkered pantalon in brown, orange and beige. The item is in very good condition.
Lanvin satin trousers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN - Old-rose satin darted trousers. Two side pockets on the front and two pockets on the back. Size 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size: 37 cm - Length: 116 ...
Lanvin black plunging neckline low cut sleeveless tapered pant jumpsuit
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin black jumpsuit with a low cut plunging neckline Sleeveless Draped style fabric with a cinched waist Belt not included FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!! Composition: 100% Viscose ...
Vintage Lanvin Paris Black Jumpsuit, Size 38
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The jumpsuit features long sleeves and v neck line, oversized/ relaxed fit.
LANVIN 2013 Alber Elbaz 100% viscose white stripe black trousers FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2013 Alber Elbaz 100% viscose white stripe black trousers FR36 S Reference: MELK/A00074 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Viscose Color: Black, White Pattern: Soli...
LANVIN 2005 dark brown black cotton blend sheer waistband crop pants FR40 L
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 dark brown black cotton blend sheer waistband crop pants FR40 L Reference: CELG/A00442 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Cotton, Blend Color:...
LANVIN dark grey cotton blend concealed fly tapered trousers FR44 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN dark grey cotton blend concealed fly tapered trousers FR44 XS Reference: CNLE/A00341 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Clo...
Red silky short jumpsuit Lanvin by Alber Elbaz SS 2013
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silky short jumpsuit with elastic waistband and wrap on the bust. Pockets. Fabric composition: 100% polyester SIZE 38 (M)
LANVIN grey cotton distressed trim washed waistband cropped pants S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey cotton distressed trim washed waistband cropped pants S Reference: MLCO/A00016 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern: Washed Closure: Z...
LANVIN black wool like back pockets knitted hem jogger pants
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black wool like back pockets knitted hem jogger pants Reference: PRWU/A00112 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Feels like wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure:...
LANVIN navy soft waffle knit drawstring mid waist tapered jogger pants S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN navy soft waffle knit drawstring mid waist tapered jogger pants S Reference: PRWU/A00110 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Feels like wool Color: Navy Pattern: Sol...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ mohair wool black satin side trimmed tuxedo trousers FR44
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ mohair wool black satin side trimmed tuxedo trousers FR44 Reference: CRTI/A00287 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Tuxedo trousers Material: Wool, Blend C...
LANVIN grey acetate blend pleated front back pockets cuffed pants IT46 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey acetate blend pleated front back pockets cuffed pants IT46 S Reference: CNLE/A00280 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Soli...
LANVIN navy viscose blend front pleats classy tapered dress pants IT46 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN navy viscose blend front pleats classy tapered dress pants IT46 S Reference: CNLE/A00284 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Navy Pattern: Soli...
LANVIN black wool blend crepe concealed fly tapered trousers FR44 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black wool blend crepe concealed fly tapered trousers FR44 XS Reference: CNLE/A00342 Brand: Lanvin Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Fly Extra ...
$80Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN dark grey cotton blend concealed fly tapered trousers FR44 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN dark grey cotton blend concealed fly tapered trousers FR44 XS Reference: CNLE/A00341 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Clo...
$120Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ mohair wool black satin side trimmed tuxedo trousers FR44
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ mohair wool black satin side trimmed tuxedo trousers FR44 Reference: CRTI/A00287 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Tuxedo trousers Material: Wool, Blend C...
LANVIN grey viscose virgin wool pleated front drop crotch trousers FR44 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey viscose virgin wool pleated front drop crotch trousers FR44 XS Reference: PRWU/A00206 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: So...
LANVIN grey wool blend raw edge elastic waistband jogger pants FR46 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey wool blend raw edge elastic waistband jogger pants FR46 S Reference: PRWU/A00210 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Wool, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Clos...
$120Sale Price|25% Off
LANVIN black silver zip pocket mid waist tapered jogger pants FR46 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black silver zip pocket mid waist tapered jogger pants FR46 S Reference: PRWU/A00205 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Black, Silver Pattern:...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Silk Butterfly Pants F/W 2013
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Moroccan-born designer Alber Elbaz is remembered as much for his love of people as he is for his astounding talent and creative philosophy. Credited with revitalizing the French fash...
$72Sale Price|40% Off
LANVIN grey cotton distressed trim washed waistband cropped pants S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN grey cotton distressed trim washed waistband cropped pants S Reference: MLCO/A00016 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern: Washed Closure: Z...
Lanvin, Sporty pantalon in black
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Sporty pantalon in black. The item is in good condition.
Lanvin satin trousers
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LANVIN - Old-rose satin darted trousers. Two side pockets on the front and two pockets on the back. Size 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size: 35 cm - Length: 113 ...