The House of Lanvin is the oldest fashion house in the world. Since its creation by Mme Jeanne Lanvin in 1890. Mme Jeanne Lanvin was recognized for her innovative approach to fashion as well as for her fine craftsmanship. When she conceived a garment she would select fabrics, colors, shaping techniques, and ornamentation which she deemed would enhance a woman’s femininity, beauty, and youthfulness. She would use softly flowing fabrics such as chiffon, lace, organza, silk, tulle, taffeta, and satin for fashioning her dresses and gowns. For more sturdy and elegant types of clothing she made use of luxurious fabrics such as brocades, velvet, and gold and silver textiles.
Lanvin was a very skilful seamstress who was best known for her multilayered cuts, and parallel stitching