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Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a "One Of A Kind" cocktail dress with matchin bolero jacket from Elizabeth Mason Couture
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940
France
Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
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1940s Casual Dresses
A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940
France
An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with
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1930s French Evening Dresses
COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v
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1940s Evening Dresses
COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green
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1940s Casual Dresses
Molyneux Haute Couture Patterned Silk Jacket
By Edward Molyneux
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a great example of French haute Couture from the 1940's. Edward Molyneux chose a modern
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1940s French Jackets
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Formal Wear
1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is in absolutely
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro Tank Ruby Necklace
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro style necklace from the early 1940s with arc shaped gilt chevrons
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Vintage 1940s French Link Necklaces
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco Ruby Cabochon Suite
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco style necklace from the early 1940s with gilt curb links set with
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Vintage 1940s French More Jewelry
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Black Changeant Faille Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Changeant Faille Jacket, 1938-39.
"France gave me the inspiration
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1940s French Jackets
Andrianna Shamaris Couture Hand Carved Doors Or Coffee Table Top
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique doors with original hardware. We added our unique minimalist carving to these two single panels of century old teak wood. Taken from my finest collection and hand c...
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Vintage 1940s Minimalist Doors and Gates
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Metal
1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
appears to be custom hand sewn and pieced in 'couture' manner. Very slim bodice through to waist. Approx
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1940s Evening Dresses
1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top
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1940s Blouses and Tops
Couture 1939-50 Schiaparelli-SchlumbergerStyle GlassBeads ProngSetCrystal Brooch
By Artisan NYC
Located in Chicago, IL
In the style of Elsa Schiaparelli couture costume-jewelry and one of her paruriers since the late
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium
W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.25 in
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
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1940s Formal Gowns
1940s Lanvin Haute Couture Black Wool and Braid Work Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A rare survivor and early couture blazer jacket designed by the House of Lanvin. It almost
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1940s French Jackets
Evening coat by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture - Paris Winter Collection 1943
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Haute Couture, Winter 1943 collection. Powder pink coat called Rose Polignac in homage to her daughter
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1940s French Peignoirs
Size: French size equivalent 35-36
A Rare Jeanne Lanvin Women's Sport Velvet French Couture Collection 1947
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summer collection 1947
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1940s French Jackets
Size: Equivalent French Size 40/42
1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Velvet Hat w Needlepoint Portrait
By Irina Roublon
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Pillbox Shaped Velvet Hat w Trompe L'Oeil Needlepoint
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1940s American Hats
A French Couture Bar Jacket Beads & Sequins Embroidered Sequins Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950
France
Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from
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1940s French Jackets
Size: French equivalent 36/38
A Baroque bracelet by Marcel Rochas - France Circa 1940-1950
By Marcel Rochas
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950
France
Elegant Haute Couture bracelet by Marcel Rochas (1925-1955) in baroque
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chain Bracelets
1940S YOLANDA Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Couture Finishing & Floral
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 42, has stretch 1940S YOLANDA Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Couture Finishing
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1940s Negligees
1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture
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1940s American Evening Dresses
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S
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1940s Formal Gowns
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a
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1940s Evening Gowns
A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1949
France
Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Size: Equivalent to size 35-36 France
1940s Creed of London Finely Tailored Couture Royal Blue Skirt Suit w/ Caplet
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautifully tailored 1940s Creed of London couture 3-piece royal blue wool skirt suit with caplet
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1940s English Skirt Suits
Jeanne Lanvin haute couture green tartan tweed coat and skirt set, c. 1940s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in London, GB
Introducing an exquisite Jeanne Lanvin 1940s couture green and brown tartan tweed coat and skirt
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1940s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
A Couture Bar skirt suit in marbled printed silk faille - France Circa 1947-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1947-1950
France
Unlabelled Bar Haute Couture skirt suit in black and white mottled marbled
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1940s French Skirt Suits
Size: Equivalent French size 36
Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
relocated from Paris to New York while her couture-house production continued in occupied France. Featuring
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest
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1940s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1949
France
Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Size: Equivalent to size 35-36 France
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1940
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
by a couture-trained seamstress
All vintage items have been previously worn, gentle signs of wear
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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant gown from Jacques Griffe dates to the late 1940's. It features a ruched bodice that
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1940s French Evening Gowns
1940's Iridescent Ivory Gold Beaded Sequin Silk Draped Goddess Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940's Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and incredibly rare early 1940's full-length gown by French couturier Marcelle
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1947 Roger Scemama Necklace For Christian Dior Couture
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, IDF
Sublime fine and rare Roger Scemama necklace Couture for Christian Dior 1947.
Made in France
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Vintage 1940s French More Necklaces
Couture Gripoix Turquoise Bead Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelet
By Maison Gripoix
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Gorgeous rare couture turquoise and berry Gripoix bead set. Marked France. Circa 1940s hand strung
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Vintage 1940s More Necklaces
Jeanne Lanvin haute couture silver gown, Spring/Summer 1948
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in London, GB
This stunning strapless gown is a rare example of haute couture by Lanvin herself. Perfect for a
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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe
Located in Newark, DE
MARGARET, 9 rue de la paix, Paris, circa 1940
Fabulous crimson silk velvet bath robe, entirely
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1940s French Robes
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft pink chiffon gown with princess cape sleeves and delicate white lace trims the neckline and armholes. This piece was also created for & worn by Marilyn Monroe.
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1940s Robes
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mint green silk chiffon half slip with delicate white lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1930s American Slips
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue chiffon gown with blue floral embroidery at bodice and pleated bust.
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise silk chiffon slip boxers with delicate white lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1930s American Lingerie
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lavender silk chiffon half slip with delicate grey lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1940s American Slips
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butter yellow chiffon slip boxers with delicate beige lace trim and appliques. Snap and button closure at side.
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1940s American Lingerie
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butter yellow silk chiffon half slip with wide white lace band at hem. Yellow heart and bow appliques at center front and 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1930s American Slips
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink chiffon gown with pleated bust and silk leaf appliqué at bust.
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peach chiffon slip boxers with ditzy floral print. Delicate white lace trim with snap and button closure at side.
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1950s American Lingerie
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black crepe slip boxers with delicate black lace trim and appliques. Snap and button closure at side.
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1940s American Lingerie
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper silk satin slip boxers with delicate beige lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1960s American Boxers
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Watermelon silk chiffon half slip with delicate white lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1930s American Slips
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald green satin slip boxers with delicate beige lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1940s American Lingerie
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Periwinkle silk chiffon half slip with delicate ivory lace trim and appliques. 1/2" elastic waistband.
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1950s American Slips
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheer black nylon over nude color nylon satin bralette with black satin band and straps and delicate bow at front. Hook and eye closure at back.
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1940s American Bras
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream silk satin gown with soft gather detailing at bust and finished with lace accents.
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheer black nylon half slip with delicate white lace hem and waistband. Button and snap closure at back.
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1930s American Slips
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1940 couture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of 1940 couture may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Irene Lentz and Juel Park are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a 1940 Couture?
Prices for a piece of 1940 couture can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $90 and can go as high as $89,000, while, on average they fetch $1,400.
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