Jeanne Lanvin was a true rags to riches story. Born into poverty in 1867, she entered the fashion industry at the age of 16 when she started working as an apprentice milliner in a famous Parisian hat shop owned by Madame Félix. From there, she learned dressmaking at Talbot and at 22; she opened up a milliner shop of her own. It wasn’t long before the name Lanvin was recognizable to every socialite in the city.

 

In 1909, Lanvin became a member of the renowned Syndicat de la Couture and expanded her mark on fashion by including menswear, lingerie, fur and home décor into her fashion house. In 1924, the designer launched a line of fragrances called Lanvin Parfums SA, with her signature fragrance, Arpège, being released shortly thereafter. With the popularity of Lanvin perfumes and colognes, Jeanne Lanvin became one of the most significant fashion designers of the ‘20’s and '30’s.

 

Since her passing in 1946, Jeanne Lanvin’s fashion empire has changed hands multiple times through years, with L'Oréal purchasing the company in 1996. In 2001, Lanvin was sold once again, this time being purchased by the private investor group, Harmonie S.A.

 

From the mid-1920’s Lanvin has been a significant name in fragrance. From the introduction of Arpège to later scents such as Irise, Niv Nal, Apres-Sport, Comme-Ci Comme-Ca and others, Lanvin perfumes have often graced the world’s most dignified women. Many of the original fragrances are no longer available, but today’s Lanvin perfumes, including Eclat D’Arpege, Oxygene for Women, Rumeur and others more than live up to the reputation of their predecessors.

 

Lanvin cologne brings out the best in men. Complex textures and multi-faceted aromas lend an aire of mystery to its romantic and uncompromising fragrances. Lanvin colognes for men include Lanvin, Lanvin Vetyver, Lanvin L’Homme Sport and Oxygene for Men.

 

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