1940s Beaded Dress

Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was ma...

This is a gorgeous and RARE strapless copper taffeta cocktail dress. The bust is soutache, bugle beads and faux pearls with ruche blush modesty panel and boning . It has an interest...

Featured is a magnificent black evening gown, entirely covered in black bead work. The elegant silhouette is highlighted with an attached sash, also heavily beaded, which ties over t...

Gorgeous 1940's black crepe dress with metallic sequin and beadwork across the front which is all done by hand. Front slit and open cut out back. Built in 1940's shoulder pads for an...

This chic 1950's short evening dress has beautiful beadwork at the neckline, the sleeves, and the faux wrap skirt. The beadwork is done in red, gold, and green sequins alternating wi...

Delicate bias cut vintage dress from the 1940's. Flattering asymmetrical cut with a sequin and beaded bodice.

Chic black crepe 1940's dress with hand embroidered and beaded flowers across the bust and right shoulder.

This elegant black crepe dress from the 1940's has a V shaped neckline, short sleeves and a natural waist with self tie.

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of Pumpkin spice crepe silk, which is in turn embellished with bronze coloured glass bugle beads, this original 1940's dress is just the piece to...

A fitted 3/4 length black wool coat is dramatically embellished with larger than life size beaded butterflies. The matching dress has a salmon colored bodice with a large butterfly o...

A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies.

1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

This truly enchanting 1940's cream crepe silk dress, embellished with a sequin and bead design of a bird of Paradise perched upon a branch surrounded by leaves and flowers, in sumptu...

This 1940's black crepe evening or cocktail dress has a striking design of embroidered, beaded and lace trimmed fans on the front and back of the dress.

Gold braid, pearls and rhinestones are used for the decorative fan shaped elements emerging from the pockets of this larger size black crepe dress designed by Maurice Rentner. The dr...

VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress Circa: 1940’s Label(s): None Style: Midi dress Color(s): Shades of ivory and tan Lined: No Unmarke...

MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Printed Cocktail Dress Made Of 1940S Beaded Silk And 1930S Fringed Mesh

This dress has a sexy film noir fit and is cut for a larger and curvier woman than our model here who is a size 4. 1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress...

The most amazing 1940s glass beaded gown! Classic 40s silhouette with short sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Slightly sheer black Rayon with orange and pink botanical beading on the ...

A gorgeous 1940s silver bugle-bead and rhinestone studded rayon crepe cocktail dress in ivory.

The 1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown is more than just a dress; it's a piece of history that encapsulates the timeless elegance and allure of a bygone era.

This Dorothy O'Hara attributed custom gown is composed of a gold silk and features sequin and faux pearl applique. There is a zipper closure with hook and eyes. A gorgeous draped des...

This is a great summer piece from Emily Wilkens circa 1940s! A large scale abstract floral print with beading in an unusual full length halter style with additional style points like...

A gorgeous hand beaded 1940s Sally Milgrim evening gown in black rayon crepe with 3/4 length sleeves and full skirt. Illusion net shoulders and décolletage are hand beaded with stun...

1940S Mustard Yellow Old Hollywood Rayon Crepe Gown With Beaded Collar Detail MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as...

Classic and elegant, this 1940's evening gown has cap sleeves, a self tie at the neckline, a fitted waist above a long skirt with a center pleat. This is the backdrop for a spectacul...

Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress Circa: 1940’s Style: Shift dress Color(s): Shades of black (body), blue, pink, purple, and green (bead...

As is 1940S Black Rayon Belted Dress With Deco Beaded Shoulders

Coral Background with hand sewn beading with a Matching Shawl Scarf. Detachable matching belt. Slit Pockets in the dress with a wonderful Low back. Bust: 34 Waist: up to 26 Length: ...

1940'S Acid Green Silk Chiffon Exceptionally Rare Fully Beaded Gown Xs

This 1940's dress is a beautiful shade of red embellished with darker red bugle beads and miniature opalescent sequins surrounding the low neckline.

A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age minimalism and geometry. Its richly-adorned notched V neckline is outlined with a sta...

This piece made from duchess satin and fully lined in silk chiffon has been entirely hand embroidered with silver braid and unique fan shaped crystals. The condition is acceptable fo...

Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress!

Gorgeous 1940's mauve rayon crepe party dress is embroidered entirely with swirling lines of gunmetal gray glass beads.

DESIGNER: 1990's Gianfranco Ferre Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- minor tiny line of missing beads on one strap- will not be noticed! Please see...

Howard Greer was credited by Vogue with “a sixth sense about the fashion future.” He was the first major costume designer to take the leap of establishing his own couture house. Gree...

Absolutely gorgeous 1940s dress with superb detailing! Made of an unusual salmon pink hued silk crepe with crisp lines that are very flattering. The skirt is classic swing with a lon...

A stunning ruby-red crepe gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has beautiful glass beadwork and a flirty peek-a-boot front opening. The waist is nipped with a mat...

Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's. He designed the costumes for several films such as "The Big Combo" and "Looking for...

➳ vintage 1940s dress * black rayon crepe * gorgeous beaded neck detail * semi sheer neck line * gathered sides & sleeves * metal back zipper condition | excellent fits...

In this gorgeous 1940's "Gothe" New-York designer gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. Thi...

A stunning "Gothe" raspberry-red crepe gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. The entire garment is beaded & embroidered with beautiful sparrow-birds. So picturesque! The bodice...

Once in awhile you see a breathtaking dress that stands out from the rest and you know you have to have it. You are not even sure where you are going to wear it, but you will wear it...

A gorgeous and modern 1940s floral ensemble. The floral pattern is hand beaded throughout, and the blouse features a subtle yet sexy peekaboo cut-out. Both the blouse and skirt have ...

This ultra glamorous 1940s evening gown is in a luxurious deep green velvet fabric, The shade of green is so rich and sophisticated and the ruched sweetheart bodice of the dress is b...

Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's. He designed the costumes for several films such as "The Big Combo" and "Looking for...

Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her ingeniously constructed, sophisticated, couture-standard garments. After charming Los Angeles society and celestia...

A stunning "Jerkins of New York" black crepe hourglass gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice has flattering strong shoulders and dramatic cut-out long sleeves. I l...

The designer at Anna Miller in the late 1940's was Earl Luick, who had been a famous Hollywood designer during this time.

A truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind couture creation by Brooks Costume Company. The Brooks Costume Company was the foremost maker of theatrical costumes in New York in the early p...

Early 1940s Black silk crepe beaded cocktail dress w/dolman sleeves.

A stunning 1940's "De Pinna of New York" designer vibrant lemon yellow rayon-crepe gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour.

An absolutely stunning and highly coveted metallic gold embroidered and beaded black rayon crepe hourglass gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice has...

What makes this 40s dress special is the wide scoop neck which is adorned with a couching stitch leaf design and pearl & sequin accents. There is a side metal zipper and the dres...

This dress is everything you want in a 1940s piece and is a real jaw dropper.

Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...

A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

Vibrant plaid jacket and skirt set by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner. Gold buttons and chain detail. Pleated skirt. Details: Fully Lined Front Snap Closure On Jacket/ Side Hoo...

Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Tom Ford Era Final Collection Heels This Collection was Featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art * Metallic Covered Heel * Double...

A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...

Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress ( or wedding dress ) with shell pattern. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Silk lining. Could be a show or commercial sample because i...

Versatile Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set from the 1950's. 2 piece shirt/skirt ensemble that looks like one piece when worn but work well also as separates. Crisp Rayon/silk taf...

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...