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Browse all Lanvin jackets & outerwear →SILK AND VISCOSE OPEN-BACK JACKET
The verdict
Fit
Open-back design suggests slim, dressy fit typical of runway pieces. Likely runs true to size; viscose blend drapes loosely in back.
Quality
Lanvin's fine-weight silks and viscose blends are well-constructed; expect durable seams and quality lining. Liable to wrinkle without proper care.
Is the price fair?
At USD 1900 for a dressy jacket, this sits in upper-mid luxury range. You're paying for heritage and design risk over commodity cost.
Best for
Evening wear or high-end casual occasions where the open-back detail reads as intentional.
Care
Dry-clean only; the silk-viscose blend is delicate and the design demands professional pressing.
What owners report about Lanvin jackets & outerwear
Menswear forum owners rate Lanvin's tailored jackets as well constructed pieces from reputable factories, and expect a jacket to hold up longer than the owner will want to keep wearing it. One suit owner describes the construction as very good but machine-made with little handwork, and the cut as slim but classic rather than fashion-forward. Longtime posters agree the price runs ahead of the build: comparable construction can be bought for less, and the premium pays for the house's cut and look rather than extra handwork. Posters also note quality differs across the range depending on which factory made the piece and which line it belongs to.
- Strengths
- Owners report genuinely solid construction from good factories — durable enough to outlast the styling's relevance.
- Watch out for
- Reviewers note little handwork for the money and say equal construction quality is available cheaper; the markup is for the cut and label, and make quality varies by line.
- Sizing
- Owners describe the fit as slim but classic rather than fashion-forward.
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