Jeanne Lanvin: Fashion Pioneer

Jeanne Lanvin was a French fashion visionary and businesswoman who created the first designer fashion line for children, tailored men's collection, and unisex eau de toilette. She also founded the longest-running fashion company in the world, employing over 1000 people and producing women's, children's, and men's fashion, accessories, fragrances, furnishing textiles, and decorative objects. This coffee table book is a visually stunning tribute to her extraordinary life and work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

This coffee table book is a breathtaking tribute to the life and work of Jeanne Lanvin, the only one available on the remarkable life and career of this iconic fashion designer. It is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts and readers who are captivated by strong and remarkable female personalities.

Jeanne Lanvin was a true visionary and a remarkable businesswoman. Despite coming from a humble background, she achieved groundbreaking milestones in the fashion industry. She created the first designer fashion line for children, offering colorful and playful designs that were far different from the traditional adult attire of the time. Lanvin also pioneered the first tailored men's collection and the first unisex eau de toilette.

In addition to her fashion innovations, Lanvin founded the world's longest-running fashion company. At its peak, the company employed over 1000 people and encompassed a wide range of fashion products, including women's, children's, and men's clothing, accessories, fragrances, furnishing textiles, and decorative objects. Even the company had its own paint factory.

Lanvin's journey to fashion greatness began as a hat maker with her own boutique. She displayed remarkable creativity and inventiveness, which led her to become one of the greatest fashion designers of the 20th century. She created art deco costumes for theatre and film productions, developed the legendary perfume Arpège, and introduced a special Lanvin blue, inspired by the shade of Fra Angelico blue.

This richly illustrated coffee table book is dedicated to the extraordinary life and work of Jeanne Lanvin. It features stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of her designs, fashion shows, and personal life. Whether you are a fashion aficionado or simply interested in the remarkable stories of women who have left their mark on the world, this book is a treasure trove of information and inspiration.

Weight: 1584g
Dimension: 242 x 308 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783961714421