Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Lanvin...Another Favorite


"In Florence, Jeanne Lanvin gazed, transfixed, upon a Fra Angelico fresco. Its remarkably intense quattrocento Blue was to become her pet shade" ~Lanvin

 ~Lanvin 2011~

Jeanne Lanvin set up a Milliners boutique on the corner of rue Boissy D'Anglas and rue Du Faubourg St Honoré. She later opened her own House at the same location.

She began by making beautiful little fashions for her young daughter and muse, Marguerite Marie Blanche. These creations became so popular among the parents of her daughters friends, Jeanne created a Childrens department in 1908 and a year later became a full fledged fashion house.




~Lanvin Pearl and Grosgrain Necklace Via Harvey Nichols~

In 1911 Lanvin began creating wedding gowns and in 1926 she created Lanvin Fourrure and Lanvin Lingerie. The same year she was also named Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur.

In 1946 Jeanne Lanvin passed away after starting the perfume and Lanvin Decoration departments with great success (Santa left me a little vintage Lanvin present under the tree this year ~sigh~)

Today, Alber Elbaz is the art director for the House of Lanvin and he is pure genius! I look forward to every feminine collection and the details are always exquisite.



A bit of vintage Lanvin for you~ A Gold embroidered Lanvin-Castillo dress modeled in the Theatre of Louis the XV in Versailles.

Best Wishes to you all for a happy, joyful, and successful New Year~ Cheers!
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23 comments:

  1. Kaerie FaerieDecember 28, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    wonderful, happy new year

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  2. FrenchBlueDecember 28, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Dear Judith,
    Another AND Always a favorite! Lanvin is one designer that has a way of always filling some of my most deepest desires~~~
    Love you!
    xxx's

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  3. à la parisienneDecember 28, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    I love the hear the history behind successful people. Thank you for putting this post together; it is truly inspiring. And I love that sweet necklace!

    Bonne Année, mon amie!
    Mandy

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  4. Sandy at Ooh La Frou FrouDecember 29, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful Lanvin and beautiful, beautiful post! Stopped by to say thanks for following the Ooh La Frou Frou blog ~ so happy that you're one of the Glamorous Girlfriends! I love your blog (and follow) as well ~ don't know if you noticed, but I have you in my Blog Roll! Ooh La Frou Frou will be back after holiday break with it's Monday posts this coming Monday ... the first Monday of the new year! xoxo

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  5. Margarita BloomDecember 31, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    Beautiful post!!!!! I love that necklace...Happy New Year!!! Oh, I see you're following Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou too...isn't her blog the cats meow? lol...

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  6. AnonymousDecember 31, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I could jump through and EAT this post right now! Beautiful as always! I've loved meeting you in person and being a true friend on the blogs. Looking forward to more good times in 2011! xc

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I've alwas thought that Lanvin shoe boxes were simply the most exquisite of boxes. I must find something creative to use mine fit

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  8. ceeceeJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Wishing you a year filled with beauty, Judith!
    Thank you for sharing so much kindness with me.
    Catherine xx

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  9. Tristan RobinJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What a marvelous post - the Versaille theatre (and the gown of course LOL) is just gorgeous.

    Merry, Merry, Merry.

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  10. The French MaidJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Stunning post! What a lovely image of that beautiful gown...oh how I love vintage fashion photography, don't you!
    Thanks for wonderful posts this year and all the best to you in 2011!
    --Lee Ann

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  11. Ingrid MidaJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I share your passion for Lanvin. What a special gift you found under your tree.... May you have many occasions to enjoy it.
    Best wishes for a new year filled with beauty and delight.

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  12. CarlaJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    So thrilled to her that Florence inspired Jeanne Lanvin.. Wonderful post that last photo is to die for. Carla

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  13. AnastasijaJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Love your blog, and LANVIN!
    xoxo
    http://anastasija-stasha.blogspot.com/

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  14. BertaJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I didn´t know ur blog but I really like it! I love Lanvin! It´s because the fantasie of the Lanvin world.
    xoxo

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  15. MelissahJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I'm an interior designer from Melbourne, Australia - I loved your blog, I found it very inspiring. This is all new to me but I have just set up my own blog
    scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com
    You may like to check it out because I had so much fun doing it.
    Thanks for providing me with such great entertainment!
    Cheers
    Melissah

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  16. chateaudelilleJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I love finding other people who love blue and to learn the history is fun also.Fiona

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  17. Decor To AdoreJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh my heart is captured!

    I wanted to invite you over to Fabulous French Fridays at the Metis Linens blog as I know you too love the French lifestyle.

    Your presence would add a bit of oh la la. :)

    http://metislinens.blogspot.com

    Au Revoir!

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  18. AmberJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Can you imagine how happy I was to find a vintage Lanvin shirt in my local op shop the other day??!!!
    It cost me $2.50!!!

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  19. red tickingJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    love love love love... wishing you peace and happiness this year...xx

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  20. Fifi FlowersJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Ooh la la!!!

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  21. Slavica at Seductively FrenchFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This is a beautiful post, I love to hear the people story behind famous fashion names. Your blog is really stunning, I only just started mine, but I hope one day I might get as good as you!
    Slavica
    http://blog.thefrenchtrove.com/

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  22. BonjourjrFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Amazing blog...I also love Lanvin..
    U have new follower
    http://bonjourjr.blogspot.com/

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  23. Beadboard UpCountryFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I too love the house of Lanvin it is good to know it is still going strong, that vintage piece with the pearls is precious!Maryanne

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