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The Art of Cartier 1988 Geneva Auction Hardcover Book
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s and one-off commissions for leading personalities of the century such as Coco Chanel, María Félix
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20th Century Swiss Couture

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

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approximate measurements
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture Strapless High-Low Cream Silk Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture strapless high-low silk gown. Sculptural style cream silk gown
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped 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

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

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

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

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight tapestry fabric
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1940s American Cocktail 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

Vintage 1940's Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back 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

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

1940's Wool Skirt Suit
Located in Geneva, CH
Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined
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1940s American Skirt Suits

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Vintage Taupe Bronze Metallic Fitted Skirt Suit Sz 36
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage TED LAPIDUS Haute Couture taupe / bronze and black silk metallic brocade two
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1980s French Skirt Suits

MORPHEW COLLECTION Rayon & Silk Bias Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S Chinese Prints MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

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

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

Vintage 1940's Harry Cooper of Hollywood Ivory Sequin Chiffon Halter Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage French Emerald Paste Droplet Brooch 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
elements of couture pieces. Not least the exquisite attention to detail in the setting including
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage French Art Glass & Paste Hairslide 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. Utterly captivated by vintage French couture house jewellery from the likes of Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint
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Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Vintage Vendome Blue & Green Floral Necklace & Earrings 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
vintage French couture house jewellery from the likes of Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy for
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20th Century More Necklaces

Couture Montague 1950s French WiredGlassBeads CrystalEnameledRondelles Earrings
By Francoise Montague
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1950s while he operated an eponymous Parisian couture costume-jewelry boutique, Francoise
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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Vintage Eisenberg & Sons Carnelian Carved Plaque & Pearl Collar 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and breath-taking vintage Eisenberg carved plaque necklace from the 1940s. Featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Black Changeant Faille Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli from the early 1940's. Innovative and extraordinary changeant black faille(experimental metal
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1940s French Jackets

Vintage Joseff Of Hollywood Ornate Cherub & Pearl Cuff Bracelet 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly stunning work of wearable art. This original 1940s vintage Joseff of Hollywood cuff
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20th Century Cuff Bracelets

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in London, GB
An absolutely superb and collectable Halston black label couture 1970s goddess dress. Halston
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes. Gilt
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Couture 1930s CocoChanel LinaBaretti SatinBlackCamellias PaveCrystals Gold Set
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
colorful fabrics for Elsa Schiaparelli, who was Chanel's main couture competition through the 1940s. We
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

1970s Madame Gres Haute Couture Black Silk & Lace Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
. Madame Grès - was the name of the French haute couture fashion house established in the 1940s and lasting
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1970s 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

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
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Size: Equivalent French Size 35
1984 Givenchy Haute Couture Documented Silk Petal Appliqué Velvet Hourglass Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
off with a perfect nod to 1940's femme fatale design. As shown, we were thrilled to find the original
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress Circa 1990
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
. Bodice inspired by 1940's Fashion, fully corseted and lined with matching chiffon silk. Bodice sheathed
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1990s French Day Dresses

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

1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Decadence of Early Haute Couture released by the hands of Elsa Schiaparelli. Early 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Art Glass

1940S Blush Pink Silk Bias Cut Jacquard Floral Negligee
Located in New York, NY
Couture Construction Hand Embroidered 1940S Blush Pink Silk Bias Cut Jacquard Floral Negligee
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1940s Negligees

Jewelry of the 1940s and 1950s (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
world war and the way in which it also followed the trends in haute couture which blossomed with
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Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

 Jewelry of the 1940s and 1950s (Book)
 Jewelry of the 1940s and 1950s (Book)
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1930s/1940s I. Magnin Black Crepe Evening Jacket
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s/1940s Black Crepe Evening Jacket with couture style hand-beading in antique gold and pearl
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1940s Jackets

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the 1940's and 1950's. Considered one of the most beautiful actresses of Old Hollywood, her strong
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1960s French Wedding Dresses

Couture 1936-49 Schiaparelli-Dali-Style Set FauxSapphire&Pearl Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrealism and relocated from Paris to New York while her couture-house production continued. Featuring the
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal

Rose Taft Couture Royal Blue Chiffon Rhinestone Sunburst Evening Gown 1970s
By ROSE TAFT
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rose Taft Couture Fashions royal blue chiffon rhinestone sunburst evening gown from the 1970s
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1970s American Evening Dresses

1940s Novelty Rose Print Silk Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high
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1940s American Evening Dresses

Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New
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1950s German Evening Dresses

Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Velvet Lurex Leopard Cheetah Print Mini Dress
By Vickey Tiel, Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic 1980s / 80s vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE silk velvet lurex mini dress! Features a
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Late 1930s Early 1940s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

1940S Mint Blue Bias Cut Negligee With Pink Lace And Bows
Located in New York, NY
Couture Construction Entirely Stitched by Hand 1940S Mint Blue Bias Cut Negligee With Pink Lace And
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1940s Negligees

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

1940s Black Crepe Long Sleeve Chic Asymmetrical Peplum Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s black crepe long sleeve vintage 40s asymmetrical peplum dress! The perfect little black
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1940s 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.