Jeanne Lanvin had many inspirations, but elegance, femininity, and modernity were the designer's key words.
In the 1920s, Lanvin stood out for its use of bold colors combined with innovative decorative techniques. Ribbons, embroideries, pearls, and precious details adorned dresses without ever compromising the ateliers' cutting work and exceptional construction.
The use of black and white was frequently incorporated with the brand's iconic colors, such as the Lanvin blue. This combination, sometimes interspersed with touches of silver, represented the peak of chic in the mid-1920s. It was the result of geometric research inspired by the Art Deco movement , which was then at the height of its influence.