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 black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00019 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Alpaca Color: Black, Brown Pattern: Solid Closur...
$93Sale Price|44% Off
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S Reference: SNKO/A00044 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Bow sweater Collection: Fall Winter 2...
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M Reference: CELG/A00340 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Bla...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2008 fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S Reference: SNKO/A00044 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Bow sweater Collection: Fall Winter 2...
Long knitted cardigan LANVIN Circa 1970's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long knitted cardigan with snap closure on the front . Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Grey wool and alpaca cardigan LANVIN by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW with tag
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool and alpaca cardigan with one large hook&eye closure on the middle front and batwing sleeve. NEW WITH TAG SIZE M
Indigo blue wool and alpaca cardigan Lanvin by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Indigo blue wool and alpaca cardigan with one large hook&eye closure on the middle front. NEW WITH TAG SIZE M
LANVIN black wool & red MASK EMBROIDERED Crewneck Sweater 36 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin oversized sweater in black wool (76%) and polyester (24%) with a burgundy, beige and taupe mask embroidery in acrylic (74%), wool (25%) and polyester (1%). Has ...
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater. Knit composition: 50% cotton, 50% silk. Draped on the bust. SIZE L
$182Sale Price|35% Off
LANVIN 2015 blue silk cotton floral lace sheer long sleeve V neck cardigan S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2015 blue silk cotton floral lace sheer long sleeve V neck cardigan S Reference: DYTG/A00050 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2015 Material: Silk, Cotton Color:...
$91Sale Price|35% Off
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 grey wool cashmere mesh trim bateau batwing sweater FR38 M Reference: CELG/A00340 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Bla...
Lanvin, Gray Alpaca cardigan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Gray Alpaca cardigan with two pockets on the waist. The item is in very good condition.
2007 Lanvin Black Wool Cardigan, Size Small
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The sweater features long sleeves, crew neck line, front large grey buttons closure, side grey hook on each side and ribbed finish on the sleeves. Made in Italy.
Lanvin "Babar" Cardigan, Fall 2019
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin -(Made in Italy) Long sleeve top in pale pink cotton and silk fabric printed with the "Babar" motif. Fall/Winter 2019 collection. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 38/40...
Burgundy wool and alpaca cardigan LANVIN by Alber Elbaz "Les 10 ans" NEW
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy wool and alpaca cardigan. Knit composition: 50% aplaca, 50% laine Large hook&eye closure on the middle front. NEW WITH TAG SIZE : M
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S Reference: NKLL/A00331 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2014 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Gold, Black ...
LANVIN ivory wool & silk Turtleneck Sweater XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin light turtleneck in ecru wool (65%) silk (18%) cashmere (9%) with a stand-up collar, detailed with knitted Lanvin logo diagonal along the left side. Has ribbed ...
LANVIN purple fabric wrapped crystal embellished pullover
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN purple fabric wrapped crystal embellished pullover Reference: NKLL/A00328 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Feels like cotton Color: B...
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2014 metallic gold black trim long sleeve cardigan S Reference: NKLL/A00331 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2014 Material: Polyamide, Blend Color: Gold, Black ...
$210Sale Price|30% Off
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black brown 100% alpaca fur front panel cardigan jacket M Reference: PRCG/A00019 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Alpaca Color: Black, Brown Pattern: Solid Closur...
Lanvin, Blue wool cardigan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lanvin, Blue wool cardigan with two pockets on the waist. This piece is in good condition. Only washlabels are still available, main label is missing.
MOSCHINO JEANS Size 6 Brown Gold Acetate Blend Rib Knit V-Neck Pullover
By Moschino Jeans
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO JEANS pullover in a brown and metallic gold tone acetate blend knit featuring an all over rib knit design, long sleeves, and V-neck. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condit...
Gucci Horse Tile Wool V-Neck Logo Sweater
By Gucci
Located in Oakland, CA
A classic is always a classic and this season Gucci gives a new approach to the archival rhombi pattern from the 30's. Featuring a ribbed v-neck, long sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000 Fur Collar Leopard Print Cardigan
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
Leopard print cardigan Roberto Cavalli crafted in stretch jersey fabric featuring an all-over leopard print in golden yellow and black. The fitted silhouette features a deep V-neckli...
Italian Mid Century Beaded Sweater
Located in New York, NY
Cool Italian Mid Century Beaded Sweater, completely hand crochet with hundreds of black resin drops. Slim fit, open work crochet with bands of beadwork...
$191Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Polo Sport Ralph Lauren Navy Blue Wool Snowflake Nordic Jumper
By Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
1990s Polo Ralph Lauren Navy Blue Snowflake Knitted Jumper, fairisle, 20% cashmere, turtleneck Size: M Measurements: Length: 25 in Pit to pit: 16 in Condition details: vintage, ...
Y's By Yohji Yamamoto Black Shaved Wool Cardigan W Saefty Pin 2001
By Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji Yamamoto Y's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto black shaved wool cardigan with safety pin from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection. Crafted in textured shaved wool, thi...
S/S2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford sculptural ribbed knit top
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford sculptural ribbed knit top This Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford knit top from Spring/Summer 2003 features an intricate sculptural ribbed constr...
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 15A MOST WANTED Black Gold CAMELLIA BUTTON Sweater CARDIGAN JACKET FR36
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Up for sale is a 100% authentic CHANEL black and gold silk cashmere blend camellia button sweater cardigan from 2015 FALL/WINTER runway collection. Size 36 Shoulders: 14.5” Bust: 33” Waist: 32” Sleeves: 21” Length: 24” Most Wanted Chanel Runway Sweater black and gold silk cashmere blend sweater cardigan featuring V-neck, golden camellia jeweled button closures at front, two patch pockets with camellia buttons closure (pockets are still closed). I appreciate only serious buyers and I won't accept returns! Please feel free to ask questions and check my other CHANEL RTW...
St. John Vintage 1990s Women's Purple Knit Wool Cardigan with Fur Trim
By St. John
Located in Miami, FL
Excellent condition St. John cardigan/jacket in a deep purple knit with mink fur collar and cuffs with elegant gold buttons down the front. This is unlined with very small shoulder ...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit RUNWAY tunic top
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet back, open knit tunic designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the spring of 1992. Labeled a size M. Approximate measurements (unstretched): drop shoulder 20", bust 40", arm lengt...
Black silk knit cardigan CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk knit cardigan. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. SIZE 48 (Fr) L
Chanel 2022 Pull Noir Glitter FR38 Black Round Collar Ruff Top Sweater UK10 US8
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2022 fitted sweater in a "sock-like" knit of alternating viscose and black lurex, with a "puff" collar fastened by two jeweled buttons at the back, and long sleeves. Th...
LANVIN 2013 marigold yellow linen frayed tweed pearl button cardigan M
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2013 marigold yellow linen frayed tweed pearl button cardigan M Reference: MECG/A00332 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Material:...
LANVIN 2011 black merino wool silk balloon puff sleeve turtleneck sweater S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2011 black merino wool silk balloon puff sleeve turtleneck sweater S Reference: TGAS/D00738 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2011 Material: Merino Wool, Silk Co...
LANVIN 2005 light grey wool cashmere mesh trim batwing sweater FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2005 light grey wool cashmere mesh trim batwing sweater FR36 S Reference: CELG/A00345 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Grey...
LANVIN 2013 cream black leopard jacquard wool blend ringer sweater top S
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2013 cream black leopard jacquard wool blend ringer sweater top S Reference: NKLL/A00150 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2013 Material: Wool, Blend Color: Blac...
Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool evening sweater with pearls and rhinestone. Gros-grain neckline with bow ( fabric composition : rayon) Spécial FW 2012 collection called...
LANVIN Elbaz 2008 100% fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Elbaz 2008 100% fleece wool black signature grosgrain ribbon sweater S Reference: SNKO/A00044 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Bow sweater Collection: Fall Winter 20...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2005 cotton wide sleeve silk button cardigan sweater XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ 2005 cotton wide sleeve silk button cardigan sweater XS Reference: SNKO/A00105 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Cardigan Material: Cotton Color: Black Pa...
Evening lurex cardigan with gros-grain bow on the pockets Lanvin par Alber Elbaz
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening lurex cardigan with gros-grain (100% rayon) bow on the pockets.Fabric composition: 80% acetate, 7% polyester, 6% silk, 4% cotton, 3% polyamide. Snap in the middle front to c...
LANVIN Size XL Navy Red Cotton Nylon V-Neck Pullover
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN pullover comes in a navy & red print cotton / nylon featuring a v-neck. Made in Italy. New With Tags. Marked: XL Measurements: Shoulder: 17 in. Chest: 44 in. Sleeve: 34 i...
Lanvin Little Nemo Printed Cardigan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lanvin Little Nemo Printed Cardigan • Graphic printed panel • Front button closure • Long sleeves • Deep V-neckline • 100% wool, 100% silk • Made in Italy ...
LANVIN Size M Brown Ribbed Knit Wool & Silk Collarless Cardigan
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN collarless cardigan comes in brown ribbed knit wool and silk featuring a printed silk layer. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor hole at left shoulder. Marked: M ...
LANVIN Alber Elbaz navy blue silk jersey lined double layered zip hoodie XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Alber Elbaz navy blue silk jersey lined double layered zip hoodie XS Reference: CRTI/A00294 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Silk Color: Navy Pattern: Solid...