fashion design sketch of a women wearing a black and white striped dress with a black hat holding a black and white floral umbrella by jeanne lanvin

The Legacy of Jeanne Lanvin

When you hear the name Lanvin, you might think of your comfy pair of white leather tennis shoes. Maybe your mind drifts to the warm, cheerful perfume on your wrist. Perhaps you think of your favorite Lanvin runway look.

For some, a legacy is a long-standing icon of success—and Maison Lanvin falls into this category undoubtedly. Jeanne Lanvin founded the French fashion house in 1889, just a few years after completing her apprenticeship as a milliner. Today, Lanvin is the fashion house wi


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