Lanvin "Flaming Heart" smoking shoes in calf leather and velvet featuring expertly embroidered flaming heart logo motif at vamp Stacked heel; logo hardware Round toe Notched vamp Slip-on style Made in Italy Lanvin is the oldest French house of fashion still creating collections. Founded by Jeanne Lanvin as a millinery on Faubourg Saint-Honore in 1889 Paris, the company earned a following among French socialites. Today, the house's tradition of supremely well-made clothes is enhanced by the addition of shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories.