Vintage Lanvin Dress Alber Elbaz Silk Sage Taupe Pleated Ruffle Archival

An exquisite vintage Lanvin by Alber Elbaz silk dress in an elusive greenish taupe—somewhere between muted sage, mushroom and warm gray—that shifts beautifully depending on the light.

Designed during Alber Elbaz's celebrated tenure at Lanvin, the dress embodies the softness and movement that defined his work for the house. The sleeveless silhouette is deceptively simple: a wide scoop neckline falls into a loose, fluid body before opening into an extravagantly gathered and pleated ruffle at the hem.

The silk has an almost liquid quality, catching the light across the vertical texture and giving the muted color remarkable depth. Rather than relying on embellishment, the drama comes entirely from fabric, proportion and movement—very much the language of Elbaz-era Lanvin.

It is romantic without being precious, elegant without feeling rigid, and exactly the kind of seemingly simple piece that becomes extraordinary once worn.

Details
Designer: Lanvin
Creative Director: Alber Elbaz era
Material: 100% Silk
Color: Greenish taupe / muted sage-mushroom
Sleeveless
Wide scoop neckline
Fluid, relaxed silhouette
Vertical pleated/textural construction
Deep gathered and pleated ruffle hem
Lightweight, ethereal movement
Archival designer piece
Size: FR 38 (oversized loose fit)
Measurements: 
PTP 19.5", Length 35.5"

Color note: This color is particularly difficult to reproduce accurately in photographs. In person, it has a subtle greenish-taupe cast rather than reading as a straightforward gray. T

Perfect for: weddings, cocktail parties, gallery openings, dinner, resort evenings, theater, special occasions—or with minimal flats and an oversized coat for a more modern Elbaz-inspired approach.

Please refer to measurements for fit.

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