Lanvin

The House of Lanvin evolved from the creative force and\nremarkable energy of an extraordinary woman, Jeanne Lanvin. Her\ndesign career survived fifty-six successful and productive years.\nLanvin is the oldest surviving couture house, in near-continuous\nexistence from 1909 through the present day. Her body of work\nincludes millinery, children’s wear, haute couture, fragrances,\nfurs, lingerie, menswear, and interior design among others. The\ncontinuous public appeal and the youthful image of these couture\ncreations are lasting aspects of Madame Lanvin’s career. At the\nheart of this book are key collections from 1909 through 1946, the\nyear of Lanvin’s death. Original fashion illustrations, beading and\nembroidery swatches play a crucial role in demonstrating her\nintricate, creative, and innovative techniques. The house of Lanvin\nis currently experiencing a period of great acclaim, emerging as a\ndarling of the press, Hollywood, and the larger fashion community.\nWith the most modern of efforts, Alber Elbaz, the current design\ndirector, is drawing from the rich Lanvin tradition to create an\naward-winning collection that at once evokes, reveres, and\nreinvents the intentions of its founder.

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