Lanvin, Jeanne, 1867-1946 (1867-1946)
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 2 Collections and/or Records:
December 16-17, 1995, 1995
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.
December 31- January 1, 1995, 1995
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.