1940s Beaded Dress

Lovely 1940’s inspired Valentino cocktail dress is made from a vibrant sapphire blue silk jersey.

Long black dress with trompe l'oeil beading appears as a purse lying across this gorgeous bodice and sleekly atop the left hip. The beading dazzles in glorious hues of green and blue...

This is an extraordinarily beautiful, 1940's vintage, sienna and black wool knit two piece ensemble extravagantly embellished with black jet beadwork. The black knit dress is simple ...

Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture showstopper is breathtaking.

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.

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured top handle mini handbag Color(...

This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999

A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...

A striking evening gown from Tom Ford’s celebrated tenure at Gucci, dating to the early 2000s. Crafted from Gucci’s signature fluid jersey in a soft blush nude tone, the dress featur...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND CONDITION with original labels. Absolutely authentic early Mariano Fortuny gown fo...

Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...

Party gown in brown plaid taffeta, c. 1940s, by Party Lines by Domb — the early California label of Emma Domb. - Brown taffeta with plaid windowpane pattern; warm brown base with cr...

Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...

The Christian Dior Vintage F/W 2004 by John Galliano Red Bias Flare Evening Gown is a striking archival design from the iconic John Galliano era. Cut on the bias with a sculpted silh...

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Vintage 100% silk Fuchsia Purple Cowl neck, flutter sleeve, ruched front, it's so so good and romantic Stunning rock jewels Pullover Size IT44 Excellen...

Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and flounces. Printed in burgundy on...

Sensational late 1960s / early 1970s 70s PATTY PICKENS black jersey + rhinestone palazzo wide leg jumpsuit! Looks like a chic black gown, until you walk! Rhinestone straps, with bla...

Black Azzedine Alaia knit dress from 1984, with a fitted, elongated silhouette and wide elasticized waistband at the natural waist. The bodice has a deep V-neckline at the front and ...

Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...