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Lanvin, Jeanne, 1867-1946 (1867-1946)

 Person

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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Lanvin, 1974-1975, 1974-1975

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.421
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 4 black and white 7x9 photographs of dresses and coats from the Lanvin Boutique by Jules-Francois Crahay Fall/Winter 1974-1975 collection with descriptions in French, 2 black and white 5x7 fashion photographs from 1975, and a Lanvin Paris folder.

Dates: 1974-1975
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Designer Files, 1942-2002

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
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Carmel Snow for Harper's Bazaar press photos, 1954-1955

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