Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946) was one of the most influential designer of the 1920's along with Coco Chanel. Her robe de style designs embodied delicacy, historicism and romance, and were influenced by the elaborate 18th century costumes worn by Marie Antoinette. Her garments were decorated with a variety of intricate trimmings and imaginative adornments such as delicate embroideries, laces, ruffles, appliqués, quilting, flowers, free-flowing ribbons, clear and floral beads, and tiny mirrors. She was well-known with her robes de style dress- a popular dress in the 1920s as an alternative to the straight-cut chemise dress.
