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1940s Couture

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

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

Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
architectural precision, evokes the grandeur of 1940s couture while pushing it into a realm of pure fantasy. The
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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
the 1940's. This striking design highlights the house’s couture-level craftsmanship and sophisticated
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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

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

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt
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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

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

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This
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1940s French 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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

Spectacular Irene Lentz Vintage 1940s 40s Gray Wool Blazer Jacket
By Irene Lentz, Irene
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely spectacular Irene Lentz vintage jacket from the 1940s. Pristine couture tailoring with
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1940s American Blazers

Christian Dior by John Galliano, Nude Silk Dress, 2006
By Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
couture, reinterpreting 1940s and 50s silhouettes with a seductive, theatrical edge. This piece reflects
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Calze Ortalion original Italian vintage fashion poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
1940s which greatly impacted haute couture, theatre, art, and commercial design. He worked for magazines
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Calze Ortalion original Italian vintage fashion poster
Calze Ortalion original Italian vintage fashion poster
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Madame, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame G, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame B, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame E, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame F, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame D, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame C, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
By Drake/Anderson
Located in New York, NY
popularized the bright shade in her 1940s couture creations. This bold, beautiful homage to two of history’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

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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

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

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
By Monet
Located in Easton, PA
Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp. Marked
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

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Sterling Silver

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in London, UK
Truly exceptional and breathtaking demi-couture Adele Simpson hand-beaded silk and velvet cocktail
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Gilbert Adrian Light Tan Wool Coat
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Houston, TX
Drop dead GORGEOUS Gilbert Adrian coat from the 1940's. As new today as when he designed and
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1940s American Coats

1940s Gilbert Adrian Black Tiered Ruffle Cape
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Houston, TX
1940s, and his voluminous, beaded evening gowns dominated the luxury design landscape. Adrian’s pieces
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1940s American Capes

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
By Madame Gres
Located in Houston, TX
propelled her into haute couture dressmaking. By the 1930s, Grès had made a name for herself and counted a
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1940s French Evening Gowns

1940s Couture Mauve Crepe Draped Gown w/ Floral Embellishment
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderfully fluid early 40s couture crepe gown in mauve with an inter-looped peplum, front slit
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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940s COUTURE Black Floral Eyelet White Sunburst Detail Cocktail Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral eyelet cocktail dress. Black floral eyelet cutout fabric
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(the seemingly padded shoulders typical of 1940's couture) embellished with rich graduating amethyst
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lanvin Haute Couture Coat, 1940's
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New Hope, PA
Jeanne Lanvin designed this coat in the early 1940's. Fashioned from a cheerful red, grey and
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1940s French Coats

1940's Leyna Beauvilain Paris Couture Jacket with Peplum
Located in New Hope, PA
of the famous Hotel Ritz in Paris, in the 1940's. This beautifully tailored cream colored silk
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1940s French Jackets

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a
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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

COUTURE c.1940's Black Floral Chantilly Lace Illusion Top Cocktail Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral chantilly lace illusion top cocktail dress. Black large
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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1940'S Juel Park Beverly Hills Couture Leopard Velvet Coat Lined In Red Silk
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Juel Park Beverly Hills Couture Faux Leopard Velvet Coat Lined In Red Silk
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1940s Car Coats

Vintage 1940's Black Asymmetrical Velvet Jacket tailored couture UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredibly tailored black velvet Late 1940's jacket, with perfectly embellished embroidered
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1940s American Jackets

1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
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Mid-20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Set of 1940s "Constructivist Couture" Folk Art Drawings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing collection of 6 original figural drawings on paper circa 1940 - - 3 female and 3 male
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Vintage 1940s American Drawings

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Paper, Pencil

Couture c.1940's Midnight Blue Pink Floral Print Rayon Crepe Haori Kimono Jacket
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage one-of-a-kind c.1940's floral rayon crepe haori. Midnight blue with white and pink all over
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1940s Jackets

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the
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1940s French Wedding Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Boléro Reticule gloves and Bibi, 1940s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Haute Couture Surprising and rare group of Designer accessories Labelled Jeanne
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1940s French Bolero Jackets

1940S Buttercream Yellow Sheer Silk Chiffon Couture Hand Stitched Peignoir Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940's 1930's Couture Hand Stitched Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Peignoir
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1930s Cocktail Dresses

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat
Located in Thiensville, WI
FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat Circa: 1940’s Label
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1940s American Hats

Couture baby pink silk chiffon evening gown with rhinestones, circa early 1940s
Located in London, GB
An exceptional couture 1940s evening gown in baby pink silk chiffon. The dress features rhinestone
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1940s Unknown Ball Gowns

1940s Rosine Paris Couture Draped Crepe Gown with Sequined Silk Taffeta Panel
Located in Gresham, OR
A sophisticated 1940s black rayon crepe gown by Rosine Paris, pleated, draped and swagged at the
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1940s French Evening Gowns

1940S Ivory Hand Embroidered Silk Crepe De Chine Couture Slip Dress With Satin
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Hand Embroidered Silk Crepe De Chine Couture Slip Dress With Satin Appliqués
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1940s Slips

1940s Irina Roublon Couture Hat w Dove Appliqués, Veiling and 14K Gold Rings
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Rare and unusual Irina Roublon couture hat with twin dove appliqués, gray silk veiling and
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1940s American Hats

1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
became the mid-century gold standard for bridal couture from the 1940s to the 1970s, invoking Hollywood
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1940s COUTURE Red Velvet Trapunto Quilted Detail Jacket Skirt Suit Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture late 1940s red velvet/velveteen suit. Jacket has trapunto quilted detail. Long
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Mid-20th Century Skirt Suits

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

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

Couture BLUMS CHICAGO 1930s 1940s Persian Lamb Mink Fur Top Shorts Outfit OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage 1930's-1940's couture Blum's Vogue Chicago Persian lamb/mink top shorts outfit. Top has
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Mid-20th Century American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vintage Floral Onyx Bead Costume Collar Bib Choker Statement Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. Reflecting 1940's couture, this piece was recreated late 20th century as a gift for 1940's New York Showgirl
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Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress Circa: 1940’s Style
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1940s Shift Dresses

1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
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...
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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Kornhauser Original Burnt Orange Beaded Vintage 40s Couture Crepe Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress! Warm burnt
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Bow
By Lilly Daché
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Silk Bow: This ultra-rare
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1940s French Hats

1940S Blush Pink Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Couture Hand Sewn Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Couture Hand Sewn Negligee
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1940s Negligees

1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that
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1940s Evening Gowns

1940's Manguin Cream Dress with Pleated Skirt and Bow Detail
By Lucile Manguin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's Lucile Manguin Haute Couture silk crepe dress. Domed shoulders, fitted waist, micro pleated
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1940s French Day Dresses

1940s Curtis Black and Gold Lame Checked Brocade Evening Dress w/ Side Drape
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous late 1940s Curtis - Modas Rio demi-couture black and gold lame checked brocade evening
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1940s Brazilian Evening Dresses

1940s Large Size Black Silk Crepe Drop Waist Sequin Illusion Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1940s larger size black silk crepe sequined drop waist short sleeve dress
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940's Couture Raspberry Red Pleated Silk Strapless Pleated Back-Bustle Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive raspberry-red couture hourglass evening gown from the 1940's era of glamour. This
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940's Burgundy Red Chenille-Wool Double Breasted Shawl Collar Princess Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1940's couture level coat in the most fabulous burgundy red chenille wool. I love the
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1940s American Coats

1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown
By Mainbocher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by Mainbocher's upper crust customers. This early 1940's gown is a perfect example of his genius. The
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1940s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Beaded Embroidered Novelty Gabardine Chinchilla-Fur Couture Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unbelievable, museum-quality early 1940's European embroidered gabardine & genuine chinchilla
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1940s French Coats

1940's Magenta Rose-Garden Floral Print Silk Couture Draped Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1940's custom-made couture evening gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940's French Couture Metallic Gold Lame Hourglass One-Shoulder Gown & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking 1940's metallic-gold novelty leaf motif lame used for this P.A Ber Couture Paris
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Irene Lentz Couture Cream Silk Sculpted Asymmetric Bustier Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
back to the late 1940's. Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

1940's Irene Lentz Couture Gray Pinstripe Gabardine Double-Breasted Jacket Suit
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Irene Lentz Couture tailor-made pinstripe suit dating back to the mid 1940's. Irene Lentz
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1940s American Skirt Suits

Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind couture creation by Brooks Costume Company. The Brooks
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940's Irene Lentz Couture Mauve Wool Gabardine Double-Breasted Cape Jacket
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her ingeniously constructed
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1940s American Capes

1940's Mimi Pearce Couture Novelty Climbing Cupids Hand-Knit Belted Skirt Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Waist:30-32 inches Hips:44 inches Total Length:32 inches This 1940's Mimi Pearce Couture custom-made
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1940s American Skirt Suits

1940's French Couture Pink Silk Chiffon & Black Lace Scalloped Gown w/ Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches This 1940's French Couture gown is in excellent wearable condition with no visible rips, stains
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940's Irene Lentz Couture Coral Pink Linen Sculpted Three-Piece Suit Ensemble
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Irene Lentz tailor-made three piece ensemble dating back to the late 1940's. This was
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

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1950s French Ball Gowns

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By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

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1940s Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1940s couture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Red and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of 1940s 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 Juel Park, Jeanne Lanvin and Irene Lentz 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 1940s Couture?

On average, a piece of 1940s couture on 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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