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Period: Mid-20th Century
Ivory beaded wool knit cocktail dress CHI CHI FASHION Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory beaded wool knit cocktail dress with zip closure in the middle back. Elastic band inside the waist ( need to be changed) SIZE L
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960's YVES SAINT LAURENT black floral embroidered velvet vest
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black floral embroidered velvet vest designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1960's. Vest is labeled French size 40 althoug...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

White lace wedding dress with ruffles Les mariées de Jacques Heim
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White lace wedding dress with ruffles on the neckline and on the bottom. Organdi belt and bottom of the sleeve edge . No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon. S...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Hermes Sport Silk Twill Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Sport Ivory silk twill afternoon dress printed with various insects and foliage, within an equestrian unfurling border of gold and blue decorative straps. Self belt signed Her...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Yellow Silk Chiffon Summer Vintage Dress With Silk Faux Feathers
Located in Portland, OR
This ethereal vintage 1960's yellow silk chiffon dress has unique rows of faux feather trim around the hemline. The "feathers" are made of silk fabric that has been fringed to look like plumes. This dress is so lovely when worn and has a lot of great movement. It would be a great dress to wear to a Summer Soiree or to a Summer wedding as a guest. Though the dress isn't labeled, we were told that it is a Miss Bergdorf...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Hattie Carnegie Vintage Fit and Flare Shoulder-Bow Cocktail Dress (1950s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hattie Carnegie Vintage Black Taffeta Fit and Flare Shoulder-Bow Cocktail Dress Vintage; circa 1950s Black Off-the-shoulder with bow detail on sleeves Sweetheart neckline Functiona...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930's French Ivory Creme Silk Beaded Sheer Illusion Deco Bias-Cut Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this epic 1930's ivory crème couture bias-cut gown still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is a rare deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950's Couture strapless grey satin floral appliques dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most exquisite stone coloured satin and embellished with silver glass bugle beads, pearlescent beads, iridescent sequins, and silk velvet, depicting a wild and bloomi...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

See-through black lace evening dress with blue sequin embellishement Circa 1930'
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through black lace evening dress with blue sequin embellishement. Small buttons covered with black silk and buttonhole on the cuffs. Cut-work. Total lenght in the front= 140 cm ...
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European Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940s Purple Velvet Robe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s to early 1950s purple crushed velvet quilted house robe with original belt, a single deep patch pocket decorated with a large copper button, padded full-length sleeves, an...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950's Emerald Green Satin Pleated Strapless Dress UK 6 US 2 Susan Small
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1950's duchess satin gown, in the most eye-catching shade of emerald green, accented by gathered pleats and a decorative bow, is the perfect piece for that special ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Harvey Berin Karen Stark 1950's Lace Beaded Evening Dress w Sequin & Rhinestones
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining under a lace overlay. The cream lace is embellished with rhinestones and a similar s...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940s/1950s Teal Green House Robe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s to early 1950s dark teal green quilted house robe/coat featuring a double button closure with designer covered buttons, a wide peak lapel, rolled and cuffed full length sl...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

VIintage Courrèges Paris Ivory Wool Belted Jacket & Skirt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Andres Courregès is most noted for his Space Age styles during the 1960s. However, Courregès’ designs offer far greater appeal than this moment in history. His designs conceptualize notions of geometric shape, color, and texture. Presumably from the late 1960s, this skirt suit is done in creme wool with a black zipper closure on the jacket and black piping on the waistband and pockets of the A-line skirt. A red and white striped leather belt is the perfect finishing touch for this set. This vintage Courrèges set...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Emilio Pucci vintage 1960s signed flower print cotton circle skirt.
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
The ideal holiday skirt. A rare 1960s flower print circle skirt by Emilio Pucci crafted in pure cotton. The skirt has a fitted waistband and pleats at the front and back The pattern...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chanel Slingback Heels - '00s
Located in Milano, IT
These Chanel slingback heels boast a sleek design, crafted in black fabric-covered leather. The camellia accent adds a signature flourish, while...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Monochrome Chevron Pattern Tulle Dress
Located in London, GB
An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ivory top and skirt wedding ensemble made of embroidery ribbon and beads
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory top and skirt wedding ensemble made of embroidery ribbon and beadwork on a lace base . No fabric composition but the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip closure in the mi...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Gold and silver lurex brocade on black background evening coat I.Magnin & Co
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lurex and black brocade evening coat. No closure in the front , pocket on both side, raglan sleeves. Black satin lining. Few gather above the breast. Cut-work. SIZE L
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950S Off White Rayon & Silk Lace Chiffon Fitted Little Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Off White Rayon & Silk Lace Chiffon Fitted Little Cocktail Dress
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Blue and Green Watercolor Floral Sun Dress, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage blue & green watercolor floral & leaf print dress. fit and flair silhouette. white eyelet lace ruffled "crumb catcher" bodice. cinched waist. pleated full skirt. two bows on the bodice. dress falls to knee length. back metal zipper. matching belt closes with snap + hook & eye. dress is unlined. dry cleaned. A wonderful piece of mid century fashion...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s White Floral Embroidered Brocade Column Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear. It is crafted from white brocade silk with a ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1949 Documented Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Grey Bar Jacket Suit
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare Pierre Balmain haute couture grey bar jacket and skirt suit attributed to the autumn / winter 1949 collection. The jacket is tailored in a beautiful pinstripe wool wit...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Blanes Beige and White Polka Dot Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
Blanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operations from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top depart...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Black Lace and Chiffon Insert Dress
Located in London, GB
This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Fringed Blouse and Rhinestone Blouse genie trouser set UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A piece to behold, this original 1960's ivory Lilli Diamond ensemble composed of a cropped blouse and matching high rise genie trousers, edged with strands of silver claw set rhinest...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Amen Wardy Long Pink Coat
Located in New York, NY
Amen Wardy left a memorable impression on the realm of luxury women's couture, establishing glamorous boutiques in Texas, Beverly Hills, and Newport Beach. His clientele were at high...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s-40s Pink Rayon Cream Lace Trimmed Wrap & Tie Robe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s-40s pink rayon with cream lace wrap & tie robe. A beautiful robe reminiscent of robes worn in Hollywood movies from the late 1930s thru the early 1940s. Silky pink rayon is tri...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Oleg Cassini Black Embellished Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Oleg Cassini Black Embellished Cocktail Dress. Most known for his bridal and evening wear, Oleg Cassini humbly began his career selling his designs out of his mothers dress shop in F...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940s WWII US Navy Woman's Overcoat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s WWII US Navy Woman's double breasted overcoat with two front pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a partial lining in the interior. The interior label states that this coat is a US W...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1965 Mary Quant Documented Black Playsuit with Crochet Bodice
Located in London, GB
This rare documented playsuit was designed by icon of 'swinging sixties' fashion, Mary Quant. After founding her 'Bizarre' boutique on the Kings Road, London, in 1955, she began expe...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Suzy Perette Pink Shift Dress, Circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1960s Suzy Perette pretty pink dress! ○ shift silhouette ○ round collar ○ 3/4 length bell sleeves ○ dress falls to knee length ○ fully lined in pink silk taffeta ○ back metal zip c...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1940's plum wool crepe skirt suit tailored burgundy suit UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the deepest shade of plum in a wonderful crepe wool weave, this original 1940's skirt suit, is just the perfect ensemble for your tailored wardrobe. The deep V shaped ne...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1970s Celine Purple Skirt and Sweater Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and timeless Celine 100% wool jewel tone purple cardigan and gabardine skirt ensemble from the 1970's. The set features a cable knit and waffle cardigan with braided trim and...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Deco Floral White Cotton Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant, art deco print maxi-dress was designed in the 1930s. Detailed with floral shapes formed from bold lilac-blue and green stripes, the cotton fabric also has a textured ha...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr Green Beaded Collar Dress
Located in London, GB
This striking full length silk blend vintage dress in neon green is by American label Gino Charles for Malcolm Starr and is of superb quality. Made in the late 1960s in Hong Hong, w...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cocktail dress is intricately adorned with pale-aqua ruched manmade chiffon stitched in a scalloped pattern across the entire body, the resulting effect is soft and cloud...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s French Couture Green and Pink Floral Embroidered Dress
Located in London, GB
Embroidered all-over, this 1960s dress is smothered in ombré toned pink and green flowers. The label reads Lyne Borel 38 Avenue de L'opera Paris and she was clearly a couture traine...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s White Chantilly Style Lace Tiered Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress Vera Serafiu Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless full beaded cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and the lining is probably acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back; SIZE L
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Hand Made Bohemian Wool Fringe Sweater Vest, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960's boho chic at its best from the department store of high fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue! A fun hippie style hand made wool sweater vest in a chunky yarn with colorful embroidery a...
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Taiwanese Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Red Taffeta Party Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Red taffeta party dress featuring a ruffled and paneled bubble hem. The bodice is adorned with folded and gathered details, interior boning for structure, and a pipped waist. ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Cream and Gold Lame Textured Trousers
Located in London, GB
These 1960s trousers are tailored from pretty off-white manmade organza detailed with gold lamé polka-dots that glisten as they catch the light. Tailored to a high-waist fit with a ...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Pewter Lace Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Pewter/lavender floral lace party dress. The fitted bodice features a sheer boat neckline matching the sheer tree-quarter length gathered cuff sleeves and a pipped waistline ge...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern Di Ane Imports Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full beaded cocktail dress with flower pattern. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon end the lining is probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure in the m...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

Purple shantung cocktail dress with sequins embroideries on the skirt Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple shantung cocktail dress with sequins embroideries on the skirt. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably acetate. S...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Black Chantilly Lace Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s black Chantilly lace cocktail dress is unlabelled and we believe it to be American in origin. It is a silk cotton blend with a Chantilly lace overlay and featur...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

30s Black Silk Voile Capelet with Pink Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
30s Black Silk Voile Capelet with Pink Trim. Ties at the neck.
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Magenta Sequin Column Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Magenta sequin column gown design for "Neiman Marcus". The entirety of the dress if covered with matching magenta sequin. The fitted bodice features a boat neckline, sequin boa...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1930's Silk Devore burnout dress original 1930's amber dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1930's silk dress in a burnout devoré pattern in shades of amber and spice set against a black silk base, is a rare piece to behold. The rounded neckline is frame...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1930's red velvet dress and jacket 1930's bias cut UK 6- 8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An unforgettable piece, this original 1930's deep red silk velvet dress, paired with a matching silk velvet jacket which is in turn finished with the most incredible statement glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Black Strapless Ribbon Sous-tache Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s black nude illusion strapless party dress featuring pleated ribbon sous-tache in a whimsical curl pattern through out the entirety of the dress. The sous-tache is applied to a ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950's Silk Velvet and Satin pink floral dress satin dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A gem to behold, this original 1950's satin dress, in shades of pink and red accented by silk velvet flocking details, in a pattern of wild daisies, is just the perfect piece for you...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Clive Byrne maxi dress
Located in London, GB
1960s Clive Byrne maxi dress in a navy blue and white floral design. She has a dark navy bodice with sheer long sleeves finished with a ruffled cuff that matches her ruffled Peter P...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

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