Lavin gown 1915
This is a black faille Lavin gown from her 1915 collection.
Jeanne Lanvin entered the world of high couturiere in 1909 when she joined the Syndicat de la Couture. She had been making dresses for children (and their mothers) for years. Alber Elbaz is the artistic director of all creative activities, as the house of Lavin continues today.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service
Jeanne Lanvin entered the world of high couturiere in 1909 when she joined the Syndicat de la Couture. She had been making dresses for children (and their mothers) for years. Alber Elbaz is the artistic director of all creative activities, as the house of Lavin continues today.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service
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in New York, New York USA