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Browse all Lanvin button-ups →SHIRT WITH MOTHER AND CHILD PRINT ON THE BACK
The verdict
Fit
Men's tailored fit; the back print suggests a clean front facade with the graphic as a reveal. Size true to Lanvin's standard; print placement may influence layering decisions.
Quality
Narrative/illustrative prints require careful dyeing; expect Lanvin's standard color-fastness. Back-placement reduces abrasion wear on the graphic.
Is the price fair?
Mid-premium for a unique back graphic. Pricing reflects the design concept as much as the construction. Fair for collectors; premium for function alone.
Best for
Men drawn to narrative fashion and willing to pay for distinctive prints; works as a statement piece in layered outfits or worn open.
Care
Back prints benefit from turning inside-out in the wash and avoiding intense fabric softeners.
What owners report about Lanvin button-ups
Third-party coverage of Lanvin's shirts is sparse and much of it is dated. Styleforum posters who have handled the shirts describe high-end construction — one owner noted mother-of-pearl buttons, a split yoke, and sleeves that appeared partly hand-sewn. Forum consensus rates the house's ready-to-wear as good quality, but the same community flags steep prices, and opinion is divided: some call the shirts beautiful while others call them badly overpriced for what they are.
- Strengths
- Owners who examined the shirts up close report genuine luxury construction details such as mother-of-pearl buttons, split yokes, and partial hand-sewing.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaint is price rather than construction — forum posters describe sharp markups, and recent owner reports are too scarce to confirm current production quality.
About Lanvin's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Lanvin shirts = not to bad | Styleforum · Are the collections good quality? | Styleforum · Quality of Lanvin (dating label) | Styleforum
