Lanvin

The story of Lanvin, the oldest continuously operating French fashion house, began in 1889. Jeanne Lanvin, its founder, started with a small hat shop in Paris. The business took a pivotal turn after the birth of her daughter, Marguerite. Jeanne began designing elegant clothing for her, which quickly caught the eye of other wealthy mothers, leading to the creation of a children's clothing line in 1908. By 1909, the demand for her women's and children's apparel surpassed her millinery business, and Jeanne Lanvin officially registered as a couturière. The house expanded into various areas, including home decor, menswear, and fragrances, with the launch of its signature scent, Arpège, in 1927. After Jeanne Lanvin's passing in 1946, the company went through several ownership changes, including being acquired by L'Oréal in the 1990s. A significant chapter began in 2018 when the Chinese conglomerate Fosun International acquired a majority stake in the struggling house. Fosun established Fosun Fashion Group, which was later renamed Lanvin Group in 2021. This new entity, which also includes brands like Sergio Rossi and Wolford, aims to build a global luxury portfolio with a strong foothold in Asia. In December 2022, Lanvin Group went public on the New York Stock Exchange through a SPAC merger, securing capital to fuel its brand's growth and future acquisitions.