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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

December 16-17, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.551
Scope and Contents

This folder contains the Haute Couture exhibition at the Costume Institute, press releases and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Jeanne Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Gianni Versace, Christian Dior, Charles Frederick Worth, and Mainbocher.

Dates: 1995

December 31- January 1, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.489
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on the Orientalism exhibition at the Costume Institute and black and white photos of garments in the exhibition by Jeanne Lanvin, Josephine Egan, Mary McFadden and black and white photocopies of ensembles by Jeanne Lanvin, Josephine Egan, Claire McCardell, Agnes-Drécoll and a press packet for the Orientalism exhibition.

Dates: 1995

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

Fashion sketches and illustrations, 1920-1939, 1920-1939

 folder
Identifier: SC.111.2.1
Scope and Contents This folder contains 34 fashion sketches and illustrations: 1) 3 Lelong women's designs; 2) 4 Chanel women's designs; 3) 3 Patou women's designs; 4) 1 Doucet womens's design; 5) 4 Renée women's designs; 6) 1 Lanvin women's design; 7) 1 Bernard women's design; 8) 4 Jenny women's designs; 9) 2 Redfern women's design; 10) 1 Chéruit women's design; 11) 1 Poiret women's design; 12) 1 Rolande women's design, c. 1920-1922; 13) 6 unattributed women's designs; 14) 2 men's fashion illustrations for...
Dates: 1920-1939

Lanvin-Castillo, 1954-1955, 1954-1955

 folder
Identifier: SC.320.12
Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of 4 black and white photographs.

Dates: 1954-1955