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Lanvin (Firm)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1889 (date of establishment)

Biography

Lanvin is a French multinational high fashion house, which was founded by Jeanne Lanvin in 1889. It is the third oldest French fashion house still in operation. In 1990, the house was taken over by the Orcofi Group, then sold to l’Oréal in 1996. In 2001, Shaw-Lan Wang, a Taiwanese media magnate, took Lanvin private again. On 14 March 2016, Bouchra Jarrar was appointed as Creative Director for Women’s Collection, replacing Alber Elbaz, who had transformed the company over the previous fourteen years. Bouchra's departure was announced on 6 July 2017. She was succeeded as artistic director by Olivier Lapidus, who left the company without a named successor on 22 March 2018. Men’s Collections have been headed by Lucas Ossendrijver since 2005. Bruno Sialelli has been the head designer for both the men's and the women's collections since 2019.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Cosmetics & Toiletries - Charles of the Ritz, 1977-1981, 1977-1981

 folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.7.1.55
Scope and Contents

Seven photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning Charles of the Ritz, including articles from Product Marketing.

Dates: 1977-1981

Fashion show invitations

 Collection
Identifier: SC.465
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of fashion show invitations from French couture houses and American fashion brands.

Dates: 1928-2016

Slides of runway show(s) by Lanvin, spring/summer 1992 and spring/summer 1996., 1992-1996

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.825
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Lanvin, spring/summer 1992 and spring/summer 1996.

Dates: 1992-1996

Slides of runway show(s) by Lanvin, spring/summer 1997 and fall/winter 1997., 1997

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.826
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Lanvin, spring/summer 1997 and fall/winter 1997.

Dates: 1997

Slides of runway show(s) by Lanvin, spring/summer 1999, spring/summer 2001, and fall/winter 2001., 1999-2001

 folder
Identifier: SC.497.827
Scope and Contents

Slides of runway show(s) by Lanvin, spring/summer 1999, spring/summer 2001, and fall/winter 2001.

Dates: 1999-2001