Lanvin, Jeanne, 1867-1946 (1867-1946)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1867-1946
Biography
Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) was a French fashion designer. Beginning her career as a milliner, Lanvin opened the House of Lanvin in 1893. In 1909, Lanvin joined the Syndicat de la Couture, the reglating body of French fashion houses. In addition to women's fashion, Lanvin also designed menwear and children's clothes. After her death in 1946, her daughter hired Antonio Castillo as head designer.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
August 13-14, 1988, 1988
folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.169
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 24 black and white photographs of various sizes showing designs by Chanel, Dior, and Lanvin as well as 3 sketches of Givenchy designs from the Paris Couture Collections (Eveningwear)
Dates:
1988