Fall in Love With the Lanvin Runways
Founded in 1889 by milliner Jeanne Lanvin, the Lanvin label is known not only as the oldest French fashion house in operation but also lauded as a favorite in modern womenswear. Jeanne began the label skillfully using embellishment, beading, and a floral palette, which would go on to become signatures of the Lanvin label. Today, it's a blend both of the brand's traditional style and Alber Elbaz's innate gift for designing what modern women want to wear. Since the designer joined the label in 2001, he has succeeded in delivering collections that encompass beautifully crafted silk dresses, pants, suits, and playful experiments with volume and proportion — and collections we are always anxious to see. Click through for a glimpse of Lanvin's gorgeous past collections.
Lanvin Fall 2014
Opening Lanvin was a plumed black cap that seemed to explode into a coordinated jacket, and the tone was automatically set for a whimsical collection.
Lanvin Fall 2014
Pleated leather dresses were fantasies made reality, and textural curve-hugging silhouettes played up the models' figures.
Lanvin Fall 2014
Flats were paired with everything from fur-trimmed suits to jewel-tone gowns and even ostrich-feather cocktail dresses, and Alber Elbaz proved if there’s an accessory more ladylike than white opera gloves, it's a really chic hat.
Fall 2013
Silky, sexy dresses were topped off by fur for an extra dash of luxury.
Spring 2014
All that glitters is Lindsey Wixson showing off a gold metallic confection and layers of jewels.
Spring 2014
A metallic sheath offered a new approach to ladylike dressing.
Spring 2013
There was no shortage of bling, either, including this sparkly suit look.
Fall 2013
For Fall '13, the runway included oversize statement necklaces like this "Cool" one that left an impression on fashion editors everywhere.
Fall 2013
Bugs were a big theme, too, both with prints and dimensional accents.
Fall 2012
A cocktail dress featured a classic peplum silhouette in a gorgeous lipstick-red shade.
Spring 2013
Arresting silhouettes took to the runway for Spring '13, with architectural dresses that looked proper on one side, steamy on the other.
Spring 2013
And per its regular M.O., the house showed plenty of volume.
Spring 2012
Karlie Kloss rocked a gorgeous blush sheer chiffon dress, worn over a bodysuit.
Spring 2012
This snake-print jumpsuit featured a loose but still sexy silhouette.
Fall 2012
For Fall '12, Lanvin showcased balloon sleeves and jewel tones.
Fall 2011
A dress from Fall '11 was an exercise in supersleek, modern femininity.
Fall 2011
Exaggerated shoulders on a fiery red Fall '11 coat.
Fall 2011
Fur-trimmed sleeves played up the volume on a little sheath dress.
Spring 2011
Karlie Kloss hit the runway in one of the Spring '11 bright and full frocks.
Spring 2011
Spring 2011 brought glamorous full-length gowns.
Fall 2011
Fall '11 brought major volume on coats with fur trim and shoulder-accentuating details.
Fall 2009
A supersleek floor-length gown took a turn on the Fall '09 runway.
Spring 2010
Spring 2010 showed off a womanly wrap silhouette and embellished details.
Spring 2010
Waist-accentuating silhouettes continued even on jumpsuits.
Fall 2009
For Fall '09, Lanvin brought a sophisticated, ladylike sensibility.
Fall 2009
An asymmetrical black cocktail dress spoke to Lanvin's chic Fall '09 aesthetic.
Spring 2009
Spring 2009 featured playful cuts and prints.
Spring 2009
Signature Lanvin plays on proportion and curve-conscious dressing in vibrant color for Spring '09.
Fall 2008
More metallic tones and another variation on the cocktail frock from Fall '08.
Fall 2008
Playful metallic accents and party frocks from Fall '08.
Spring 2008
Fringed and full volume punctuated the Spring 2008 collection.
Spring 2008
Volume continued, even on simple strapless dresses.
Spring 2008
Decadent details and more plays with volume on a tulip-skirted LBD at Lanvin's Spring '08 show.
Fall 2007
For Fall 2007, Lanvin showed luxurious furs.
Fall 2007
A luxe, voluminous fur bolero covered a ladylike shift.
Fall 2006
Fall 2006 brought luxe accents on the signature sleek Lanvin 'fits.
Fall 2006
Bold jewel tones dotted the Fall 2006 collection.
Spring 2006
For Spring 2006, Lanvin showed sleek silhouettes.
Spring 2006
Hilary Rhoda hit the Spring '06 runway in a sleek, sexy shift.
Fall 2005
Fall '05 brought a tomboy-inspired look at womenswear.
Fall 2005
Bow-tied accents made an appearance on the Fall '05 runway.
Fall 2005
More from Fall '05 brought sexy sheer details on menswear-inspired tops.
Spring 2005
For Spring '05, Lanvin showcased delicate, streamlined gowns.
Spring 2005
Bright, structured full skirts and jackets from the Spring '05 collection.
Fall 2004
For Fall, Lanvin showed minimalist silhouettes, outfitted with bold details, like these menswear-inspired accents.
Fall 2004
A simple silhouette was remade in luxe fabrics and fur trim on the Fall '04 runway.
Fall 2004
A modern take on sexy via a silky wrap dress on Lanvin's Fall 2004 runway.
Spring 2003
For Spring '03, Lanvin showcased slick metallics.
Spring 2003
Gorgeous, printed dresses dotted the Spring 2003 runway.