1940s Fashion

This fine 1940s flecked grey wool jacket retailed in high end American department store Schleisner and Co, Baltimore. There is a small additional label inside from the Coat and Suit ...

This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...

This lovely 1940s vintage rayon playsuit is a rare find and designed to fit a pre or young teen. Of particular note is the magnificent novelty print depicting Roman warriors, chariot...

1940's gold lamé evening jacket with threads flowers embroideries. Shoulder pads.Hook&eye in the middle front. SIZE M

Rare 1940s Hattie Carnegie by Lenox Porcelain Powder Box and Lotion Decanter Set An exceptionally rare vanity set designed for Hattie Carnegie by Lenox, dating to the late 1940s. Th...

Rayon 1940s kimono printed with wonderful tropical flowering pineapples and leafy fronds, in whites, reds and greens on a navy blue ground with self atta...

Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's. Pleated faux wrap design with large exaggerated collar and amazing gold kid applique Deco...

Super rare 1940s Samba / flamenco style two piece cotton crop top and mini skirt ensemble. Crop top features a warm green color with hand-sewn patches of red, blue, green and yellow....

Amazing French Chinoiserie Embroidered Sequin Clutch with enameled silver frame. Beautifully hand embroidered with gold and silver tinsel threads over gold sequins on a vibrant purpl...

White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress

1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold

Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure. Beautiful quality. 1940's USA. 6"h x 9" x 3.5", Handles add 5" in height. Excellent con...

Though this wartime dress observed all the restrictions of clothes rationing, it suffered no loss of glamour thanks to its clever design tricks. The contrast of fabrics forces the ey...

Wonderful Rayon Tropical motif printed pajama style shirt from the 1940s. Graphic Prada vibes, of huge gray and white Palm leaves with coral florals on a deep jade green background. Front button closures. Label: Faultless, by Wilson Brothers...

THÉÂTRE - Golden metal theatre crown with rhinestones and pearly cabochon. Accessory from the 1930s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 40 cm SKU:ACC183

Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt. Size M

1940s Koret gold metal boucle textured bullion clutch with a butterfly shaped flap and spring-back hinged closure. Heavily embellished with gold-tone sequins and beading. Interior is...

1940s New York Creations Ecru Wool Tilt Top Hat W/ Feathers Sequins & Veil. One size fits all, with a strap to secure at back.

A spectacular late 1940s Maud et Nano black felt platter hat with lavish stacked ostrich plumes creating a degree of lushness not often seen. It's no surpr...

UNKNOWN - Antique white crochet top. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder ...

1940s Matching Madras Rayon Plaid Taffeta Brimmed Tilt Hat & Oversized Handbag Set: Clutch gathered handbag and banded back ensemble to add a punch to your ensemble. Handbag is soft...

1940s Black Wool Felt Tall-Crown "Top-Hat" Style Tilt Hat w Pink Ombre Ostrich Feathers: Lush feather-work wraps around the hat and tucks inside for a dramatic flare. Felt bows at si...

Old stock of period silk and metallic lame ribbon from France. This type of material is no longer produced and actually has metal content which when creased retains those lines, simi...

1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim

Circa 1945-1950 France Elegant black satin beret bibi with stitched wings, signed Création Alberte Haute Mode Paris and dating from the late 1940s. Never used, it still has the sewn-...

One of the most incredible pieces of craftsmanship we've seen, this cardigan in a fine brownish plum knit incorporates a vertical zigzag pattern of small crystal beads...

1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice

Unusual multi peplum jacket from the 1940's. Large extended shoulders and constructed of an unusual reverse loop knit fabrication. The decoration is heav...

Incredibly rare Jacques Fath black and white cotton gingham dress from his Spring-Summer 1949 American collection for Joseph Halpert. Impeccably tailored fan-tail bustle back with pe...

Glamorous Don Marshall "open" turban in graphic white, black and salmon silk satin from the 1940's. Essentially designed as a padded roll, with a slight point at center front. Black...

1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat: Simple, striking design from a renowned milliner and designer. Size small.

1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets: This is a spectacular example of iconic 1940s tailoring in pristine condition. A sculpted, darted, nippe...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

An absolutely gorgeous 1940s Harry Rosenfeld Original clutch handbag: Envelope style with button-lock closure in gorgeous gold flecked tweed and lined in glamorous gold metallic leat...

A lovely 1940s Irina Roublon brown, finely woven straw hat: Large upturned brim is embellished underneath with detailed felt cut-out basket and bouquet details. Top side of brim is ...

A pretty Summer dress from the 1940s. The dress has an interesting double collar and button detail on the front. It has a side zip opening, short s...

Schiaparelli's Mint in Box, "Sleeping" perfume sachets of "Sleeping Blue" satin, over stitched with Schiaparelli's signature "S". Still fragrant wrapped in the original unopened cellophane, tied with vibrant yellow ribbon. "Sleeping," is one of many perfumes Schiaparelli designed, debuted for her summer 1940 collection. For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been inspired by Man Ray's 1939 painting...

Charming hand crochet ruby glass beaded collar with looped edge trim. Can be worn in many configurations. 15.5" neck. Width 3" to 6" at deepest. 1940's USA. Excellent condition.

Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink rayon lining and zip on the left side. Small bow in the same fabric on the bust. SIZE XS

Circa 1945-1950 France Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of the Maison Henri à la Pensée and dating from the late 1940s. Bustier with asymmetrica...

A stunning soft peach silk gown in exceptional condition from the 1940s. The dress has thin straps, with two layers of frills on the front and back of the neck. It opens with poppers...

Circa 1940-1950 France. Chasuble for the theater by the famous French costume designer Henri Lebrun (attributed to) dating from the 1950s, when he worked with Karinska on Don Giovann...

An unusual and rare toy-style 1940s Charmer by John Frederics frisée-style multicolor fringed straw toy hat in a cone shape. A whimsical brimless shape by a ...

UNKNOWN - Long white lamb leather gloves. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 57 cm SKU:ACC135

1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown

Circa 1940 France A cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery in sablé using translucent glass beads and bell-shaped golden brass sequins, with a reminder at the crew-neck. Elegant fold of fabric work on the bust held in place by side darts. Skirt pleated...

UNKNOWN - Silk muslin top with black lace. No size indicated, it fits a 36/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 43 cm - Chest: 57...

Summer Collection 1947 France A women's sports jacket (Golf, riding or winter sport?) in olive-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summer collection 1947. Men's wardrobe inspiration for this four-pocket jacket with buttoned flaps and elegant à la Française pleats in the back for ease of movement. Closure with brass buttons covered with velvet with a reminder at the cuff. Lining in damask silk in the same color with the logo of the famous designer house of Jeanne Lanvin with her daughter. Original label in white ottoman...

1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué Bodice

Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome...

1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Draped Bodice

A hand embroidered bag all around. Colorful roses with buds and leaves on a light green background. Inside lined light leather with a zipper compartment and 3 other compartments. The...

1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Pillbox Shaped Velvet Hat w Trompe L'Oeil Needlepoint Portrait: A true couture piece from a stellar milliner. Th...

Circa 1940 France Orientalist Fancy evening jacket or costume dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Yellow-green silk satin embroidered with golden sequins and appliqués of cords in golden threads. Fringes on the edge in trimmings of golden threads. Cut inspired by Kaftab with wide open pagoda sleeves...

A stunning vintage black velvet gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline, with gathering at the bust and by the side seam. It has cap sleav...

A classic 1940s Kelly green wool gabardine stroller coat with a Peter Pan collar and single silver sculpted button at neck. No other closure. Mid-calf leng...

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the skirt. Zip on the right side. No lining. SIZE L

Beige dress knitted with ribbons and belt. SIZE 38/M

Circa 1940 France A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte and satin crepe in artificial fibre, in a subtle powder pink colour, dating from the 1940s. Long puffed sleeves with fine shoulder pleats, square neckline and cut-out effect at the waist. Yellow bakelite buckle...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering detail down the side seam, a fitted waist, hooks at the top shoulder, and a zipper at th...