1940s Fashion

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...

UNKNOWN - Pink crepe dress with blue bows. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. To be mentioned, some defects on the fabric. Conditio...

Black velvet top with beadwork . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr) M /L

A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle, silk lining with a pocket and a gold clasp top closu...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice. Free flowy skirt is both flat...

Wonderful and hard to find summer ermine fur (cousin to th mink) jacket coat! Ermines are white during the winter months (to blend in with the snow), and transform into this beautifu...

1940S Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Jacket

Circa 1945/1950 France Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from the years 1945/1950.  No labelled. Structured jacket with notched clips, black silk fl...

Like its cousin the trench coat, the pea coat enjoys military origins but its style and practicality have made it a civilian wardrobe staple. Slimmer in cut than its modern counterpa...

Charming Folkloric Embroidered Silk Blouse from the 1940's with villagers depicted doing daily chores. Cream silk broadcloth with hand embroidery and scalloping on edges and cuffs. 1...

Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...

Custom-Made 1947 Deep Blue-Black Pinstripe Wool Dandy Style Men's Wear 3-Piece Suit: A fantastic vintage wool suit, perfect for tailoring to your c...

A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty blue colour with a subtle ribbed detail. It has a button opening at the back , an...

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone appears to be a green tourmaline. Open work back is elaborately hand etched silver. Exquisite craftsmanship with the frame, hand made in Italy with the micro glass bead hand base...

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...

The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...

1940s black lace & satin side button embroidered for, Elaine, tap pants. Beautiful black lace tap pants sit high on the waist and close at the side with a black satin placket and tin...

An incredible brown silk top tunic from Wilma New York. It has short dolman sleeves, a square neck and an asymmetric hemline. The sleeves, neckline and ...

A gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and back. it has a gold metal frame, top snap closur...

1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties

Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...

1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dre...

1940S Blush Pink Rayon Chiffon Sheer Peignoir Robe With Lace Ruffles & Mother Of Pearl Buttons

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and s...

1940S Orange, Green & Metallic Gold Floral Silk Kimono

Spectacular 1940s Chartreause Ostrich Feather Perching Doll Hat Fascinator: High 40s style is yours in this extravagantly unusual custom made hat! No makers label but this bold col...

This vintage set of 3 amber colored celluloid bangle bracelets have different colored rhinestones. They are each razor thin and will only fit a size 6 or max 6.5 wrist. From the 40's...

A bold 1940s Sally Victor Hollywood hat and glove ensemble: a tilt-style fuchsia and green snood, in faille attached to a hat with matching faille opera length gloves...

A rare piece to behold, this original 1940's ivory silk brocade loungewear set, accented by a floral silk pattern and comprised of a blouse and trousers, is the perfect ensemble to a...

Chic 1940 LILLI ANN black and white Avant Garde wool jacket ! Features the finest soft wool fabric that was imported from France. Fabric covered button...

Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached! Nude illusion lace bustline and draped front. Details: Par...

Silk mohair worsted skirt-suit with pleated sleeves. Fabric button and buttonhole in the middle front. Bow with rhinestone buckle on the top of each sleeves. Shoulder-pads. Acetate o...

1940S Navy Blue Patchwork Cotton Florida Seminole Native American Jacket With Ric-Rac Trim

1940s Black Rayon Crepe Evening Blouse w Black Illusion Lace Inset Bows: Raglan sleeves, notched collar and sexy back covered button closures. Make a friend to help! Classic 1940s ...

Attractive Wool Gabardine 1940's Jacket with Beaded Capelet in deep navy with aurora purple bugle bead swirl beading on attached capelet. 3 self covere...

Classic Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. 50 cm wide. Perfect for weekend trips or for storing items in the house. Case has "Louis Vuitton, Made In France, 149620" impressed on fro...

This divine 1940's hat, in a wonderful shade of sun glow yellow is the perfect pop of colour to complete your outfit. The wonderful pleated velvet crown is accented by daffodil yell...

A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress featu...

A beautifully tailored 1940s Creed of London couture 3-piece royal blue wool skirt suit with caplet. Silk crepe lined and fabulous inscribed buttons. Caplet has a velvet Chesterfield...

Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...

1940'S Nude Peach Cotton & Rayon Satin Bra From Paris With Mother-Of-Pearl Buttons

A charming 1940s coordinating ensemble--sold together: A green and cream polka-dot silk satin dress with flowing skirt and tailored bodice, with a lightweight green wool jacket. Fu...

Amazing Mohair Felt Dobbs Classic Fedora in Black w Wide Grosgrain Band. A classic 1940s fedora with a modern-looking twist. High stylish crown makes a dramatic silhouette. Satin li...

1940S Ethnic Medallion Printed Cotton Seersucker Button Front Dress With Tie Belt

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded d...

Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: should...

Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vintage c...

This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...

Superb pair. Classic Hinged Butterfly 12K gold filled frame. USA Made by Bausch and Lomb. Original True Green RB3 B&L lenses. Marked on top of the bridge BL 12K GF ( Gold Filled ). ...

Chiné tweed skirt-suit with black velvet details and edge. Brown rayon lining. Shoulders-pads. Box pleat in the jacket middle back. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. SIZE ...

1940S Purple & Orange Silk Floral Printed Childs Kimono With Bow Neck

This 1940s novelty cold rayon skirt suit is tailored to a pretty and feminine tea-dress style, typical of this era. Both pieces are tailored from a midnight blue cloth which looks al...

Circa 1949 France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...

Black double-breasted coat with velvet collar and piping. Black satin lining. Pockets on both side. Size M

A very fine and original Mexican Chiapas skirt hand embroidered in the 1940s. Part of the typical dancing costume of the Chiapas region in southern Mexico during this era, this weigh...

A fabulous 1940s Caspar-Davis black wool open-crown hat with all-over silk-flossed buttons and tassels providing captivating movement at every turn and gestu...

Rendered in the most delightful shade of navy blue crepe silk, this original 1940's dress, accented by a cross over feature and button fastenings along the length of the back of the ...

Phenomenal condition for the age, some areas of soiling however no gross stains nor perspiration wear. The leather is in pretty good shape and is not brittle nor stiff. VERY rare custom made western shirt. 1940'S Green & Gold Rayon Rare Men's Gene Autry Rockabilly Western Cowboy Shirt...