Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
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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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Cement, Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Glass
1980s French Vintage Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Lucite
Late 20th Century French Modern Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Glass
2010s French Art Deco Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Crystal
1970s French Vintage Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Glass
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel
19th Century American Industrial Antique Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Glass, Plastic
Late 20th Century French Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Metal
20th Century French Modern Lanvin Paris Decorative Objects
Glass
