1940s Lanvin Haute Couture Black Wool and Braid Work Jacket 1960s_suit We note a little surface

We note a little surface discoloration which has not gone through to the underside of the brass neck buckle

celebrated for his craftsmanship

with almost spoke-like rope detail

76 cm )LENGTH: 55 in

US 4 - 6 best with a petite waist

1940s Lanvin Haute Couture Black Wool and Braid Work Jacket 1960s_suit We note a little surfaceA rare survivor and early couture blazer jacket designed by the House of Lanvin. It almost certainly straddles the WWII time period or just after, circa mid 1930s to late 1940s. Lanvin is the oldest French luxury fashion house still in operation today and was founded in Paris in 1889 by Jeanne Lanvin. During WWII, Jeanne continued to operate her house, creating special collections for women engaged in war work and regulation uniforms for female armed