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Lanvin is a French luxury fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in 1889, making it one of the oldest French fashion houses still in operation. Initially established as a millinery shop after Lanvin began making clothes for her daughter, the business expanded to include women's wear, children's clothing, and eventually menswear, fragrances, and accessories. The house became known for its distinctive 'Lanvin blue' and elegant designs featuring intricate beading and embroidery. It has been part of the Lanvin Fashion Group since 2001.
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Was Lanvin really founded in 1927?
No. Jeanne Lanvin opened her Paris fashion house in 1889, making Lanvin the oldest French couture house still operating; 1927 instead belongs to the period when the house was expanding into areas such as fragrance.
Why did Jeanne Lanvin begin designing children's clothes?
Jeanne Lanvin initially made clothing for her daughter, Marguerite, and those designs attracted the attention of her clients. This led to a children's department before the house expanded into womenswear, menswear, interiors, and perfume.
What is Lanvin's robe de style?
The robe de style is a signature Lanvin silhouette associated with the 1920s, combining a relatively fitted bodice with a wide, often decorated skirt. It offered a more romantic alternative to the straight flapper dresses of the same period.
Which Lanvin perfume became an Art Deco landmark?
Arpège, launched in 1927, was created for Jeanne Lanvin's daughter Marguerite. Its black bottle carries the famous mother-and-daughter emblem designed by Paul Iribe.
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