Long before the genius of Alber Elbaz, there was the woman who founded the House of Lanvin, and whose legacy has inspired countless designers, Elbaz among them; Jeanne Lanvin. Jeanne was originally a milliner but when the dresses she made for her daughter attracted attention, she turned to dressmaking and created the House of Lanvin 1909. Ten years later she designed the dress that became her trademark, the robes de style, a dress with a small waist and full skirt that went against the popular styles of the time.
Lanvin today released archive footage of Jeanne in fittings ahead of the launch of her "Sorbier", "Tubéreuse" or "Azalée" evening wear designs. It's always intriguing getting a glimpse into the inner-workings of design houses and studios, especially when it's such a legendary figure. For more information on the history of Lanvin, click here.
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