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Jeanne Lanvin Day Dresses

French, 1867-1946

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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Designer: Jeanne Lanvin
Evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture numbered 66780- Paris Summer 1924
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer 1924 Paris Black and cream embroidered taffeta evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture from the 1924 collection. Inspired by the Ballets Russes, this iconic dress with its round neckline, long pagoda sleeves...
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1920s French Jeanne Lanvin Day Dresses

A Jeanne Lanvin Couture Printed Silk Dress with Matched Cuffs, Circa 1985
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985 France Jeanne Lanvin summer dress in cream satin prints with patterns of roses in shades of pink, purple, coral and khaki. Straight collar, ruffle sleeve and removable cu...
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A Rare and Early Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Chiffon and satin Dress Winter 1920
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Winter 1920-1921 France. Long dress in black silk crepe by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture. Wide shape with back of the dress longer than the front. Fitting the skirt, split on the sid...
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1920s French Jeanne Lanvin Day Dresses

Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust Jeanne Lanvin Castillo
By Antonio del Castillo, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust . Asymmetrical zip underneath going from the middle top until the left side of the waist. Hook&eye on the waist. Shoulder-pads. Ra...
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1950s French Jeanne Lanvin Day Dresses

Wool jersey printed dress Jeanne Lanvin Circa 1960's
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Wool jersey printed dress. No lining. SIZE L
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Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985
By Jeanne Lanvin
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...
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Lanvin Black and White Pop Art Belted Shirtwaist Dress - M-L, 1970s
By Jeanne Lanvin
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Though the print would be enough, what really makes this Lanvin dress special is its wrinkle-free, lightweight and machine-washable fabric. Oh, and it has pockets too. Quite possibly...
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A Jeanne Lanvin Couture cocktail Dress, Circa 1965
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965 France Elegant cocktail dress in black gazar and thin stripes gold, vermilion, gray and garnet-colored from the famous Maison Lanvin directed by Jules François Grahay sin...
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Lanvin Logo Shirtdress
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Located in New York, NY
Navy and White link print Lanvin dress with self sash circa 1970. Easy buttoned placket with contrast borders on collar and hem. Waist unbelted: 36"...
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Questions About Jeanne Lanvin Day Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 21, 2024
    Jeanne Lanvin created dresses and gowns, men’s collections, lingerie, hats, children’s clothing, fragrances and more. The legendary French designer founded her namesake luxury house in the late 19th century.

    Today, Lanvin 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. Find vintage Lanvin clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 21, 2024
    To pronounce Jeanne Lanvin, say “zhhuAHWNN LAWW-vuh.” When pronounced properly, the very beginning of Jeanne should sound like the end of the words “collage” (kuh-LAAZH) or “massage” (muh-SAAZH). The end of Jeanne sounds as if you’re exaggerating or adding emphasis to the “AAHN” sound at the end of the name “John.”

    Today, Lanvin, which was founded in the late 19th century by designer Jeanne Lanvin, is a globally revered company and is among the oldest French fashion houses still in existence. Shop vintage Lanvin bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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