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 is called to the warm, cheerful perfume on your wrist. Perhaps you think of your favorite Lanvin runway look from this year’s NYFW. 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, Lanv