Founded in 1889 at 22, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré by Jeanne Lanvin (Paris 1867 - 1946), Lanvin is the oldest Parisian fashion house.
From haute couture (1909) to menswear (1926), decoration (1920) and perfumes ("My Sin" in 1925, "Arpège" 1927), the young milliner becomes the ambassador of French elegance; she transforms her hat and clothing workshops into a true fashion empire.
Jeanne Lanvin was inspired by her only child; Marguerite (later known as Marie-Blanche de Polignac, a talented opera singer). Marguerite succeeded her mother in 1946 and remained at the helm until her death in 1958.
The delicately gilded figure on the spherical Arpège perfume bottle depicting Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter going to a ball has remained the symbol of this maternal love. It became the logo of the house in 1954.
The Lanvin Blue was brought to life by Madame's spontaneous enthusiasm for a painting by Fra Angelico. Together with the motifs of Armand-Albert Rateau, the decorator and partner of Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin created a distinctive image that remains to this day.
Jeanne Lanvin's successors are Antonio del Castillo, Dominique Morlotti, Jules-François Crahay, Maryll Lanvin, Claude Montana and Patrick Lavoix. Their work has successfully immortalized a very Parisian, elegant couture style.
Since 1993, the house has focused on luxury ready-to-wear and accessories and perfumes.