Lanvin-Castillo, 1954-1955, 1954-1955
Scope and Contents
The series is comprised of 4 black and white photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1955
Creator
- Lanvin, Jeanne, 1867-1946 (1867-1946) (Person)
- Castillo, Antonio Canovas del, 1908-1984 (1908 December 13–1984 May 13) (Person)
- Gremela (unknown) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Biographical / Historical
After Jeanne Lanvin's death in 1946, Lanvin's daughter hired Antonio Castillo as head designer in 1950. Castillo was a Spanish fashion designer. Before designing for the House of Lanvin, Castillo worked for various couture houses and worked as a costume designer. After leaving Lanvin, Castillo continued to design clothes independently.
Biographical / Historical
Photographer for Harper's Bazaar.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 1.75 linear feet
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Photographic prints
General
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.
General
After Jeanne Lanvin's death in 1946, Lanvin's daughter hired Antonio Castillo as head designer in 1950. Castillo was a Spanish fashion designer. Before designing for the House of Lanvin, Castillo worked for various couture houses and worked as a costume designer. After leaving Lanvin, Castillo continued to design clothes independently.
General
Photographer for Harper's Bazaar.
General
Published
Subject
- Castillo, Antonio Canovas del, 1908-1984 (1908 December 13–1984 May 13) (subject, Person)
- Lanvin, Jeanne, 1867-1946 (1867-1946) (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository