Lanvin

1867-1946

SELECTION

Jeanne Lanvin started out as a milliner in 1885 and opened her own shop in 1889. Since then, Lanvin has developed a timeless style with sober lines and simple shapes enhanced by refined fabrics and muted colours.

Haute couture, spring-summer 1931

Haute couture,1934

Half-season, 1936

Haute couture, autumn-winter 1935-1936

  • Haute couture, spring-summer 1931

    Evening coat, Jeanne Lanvin

    "Lohengrin" evening coat. Copper lamé fabric, fully chain-stitched with opal green thread. Thick shawl collar, full, curved sleeves with a pleat. Apple green silk satin lining with the same visible stitching on the inside.

    Printemps-été 1931

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    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • Haute couture,1934

    Evening dress, Jeanne Lanvin

    “Bouclier” Evening dress. Black silk crêpe and large golden appliqué medallion at the chest and in the back. High neckline and kimono sleeves.

    1934

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    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • Half-season, 1936

    Dress, Jeanne Lanvin

    “Sarah” Dress. Navy blue silk crepe and hand-embroidered silver metal pyramids and silver sequins. Dress with a cowl neckline at the front and a deep neckline at the back covered with loosely draped golden straps.

    1936

    FAA.LAN.0004

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • Haute couture, autumn-winter 1935-1936

    Evening cape, Jeanne Lanvin

    “Matho” Evening cape. Carmine red wool crepe and duchess satin with topstitching. Wide lapel neckline fastened with tapered button.

    Autumn-winter 1935-1936

    FAA.LAN.0004

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer