1940s Couture

Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp.

Adele Simpson was America's premier dress designer in the 1940s and '50s, adapting French couture for film stars like Lauren Bacall (pictured wearing an Adele Simpson dress), super m...

Drop dead GORGEOUS Gilbert Adrian coat from the 1940's. As new today as when he designed and created it.

Adrian’s distinct straight-shouldered, slim-jacket, pencil skirt look set the everyday dress tone of the 1940s, and his voluminous, beaded evening gowns dominated the luxury design l...

Historically important Grecian goddess gown by the legendary Madame Grès. This lavish yet austere, floor length, one shoulder gown features countless hand-stitched chiffon pleats fr...

A wonderfully fluid early 40s couture crepe gown in mauve with an inter-looped peplum, front slit and deep V back. Large silk flower embellishment at center waist. From Ransohoff's...

Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral eyelet cocktail dress.

A quintessential retro design crafted in pink and green gold and platinum, centering upon a circular diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat, approximately H color and VS clarity, ...

Jeanne Lanvin designed this coat in the early 1940's. Fashioned from a cheerful red, grey and black on cream, the wool plaid coat has a wide collar, deep cuffs, and pockets conceale...

Leyna Beauvilian was a couture designer working at 1 Place Vendome, in the exclusive neighborhood of the famous Hotel Ritz in Paris, in the 1940's.

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a Greco-Roman influence. Entirely pleated and sewn by hand this dress would have ta...

1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris

Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral chantilly lace illusion top cocktail dress.

1940'S Juel Park Beverly Hills Couture Faux Leopard Velvet Coat Lined In Red Silk

This incredibly tailored black velvet Late 1940's jacket, with perfectly embellished embroidered accents contrasting the deep velvet, is a rare piece to behold and never find again. ...

1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing

An amazing collection of 6 original figural drawings on paper circa 1940 - - 3 female and 3 male characters 'modeling' fantasy couture in kaleidoscopic colors. Executed in a Construc...

Vintage one-of-a-kind c.1940's floral rayon crepe haori. Midnight blue with white and pink all over floral water lily print. Full kimono sleeves. Matching eri collar. Partially lined...

This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the era, its simple line skilfully accentuated by subtle detail in the construction. The ...

Circa 1940 France Haute Couture Surprising and rare group of Designer accessories Labelled Jeanne Lanvin from the beginning of the Forties.

1940's 1930's Couture Hand Stitched Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Peignoir

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat Circa: 1940’s Label(s): “Florence” Millinery, Glencoe Illinois Style: Turban hat Color(s): Chocolate br...

An exceptional couture 1940s evening gown in baby pink silk chiffon.

A sophisticated 1940s black rayon crepe gown by Rosine Paris, pleated, draped and swagged at the waist with a beautiful mint green taffeta contour panel at shoulders and back of bodi...

1940S Ivory Hand Embroidered Silk Crepe De Chine Couture Slip Dress With Satin Appliqués

1940s Rare and unusual Irina Roublon couture hat with twin dove appliqués, gray silk veiling and intertwined 14K gold wedding bands.

Operating out of a storefront in West Los Angeles, Cahill of Beverly Hills soon became the mid-century gold standard for bridal couture from the 1940s to the 1970s, invoking Hollywoo...

Vintage Couture late 1940s red velvet/velveteen suit. Jacket has trapunto quilted detail.

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

Vintage 1930's-1940's couture Blum's Vogue Chicago Persian lamb/mink top shorts outfit.

The wire frame is 20 inches long and finished with a simple handmade silk wrapped loop and bead closure. Reflecting 1940's couture, this piece was recreated late 20th century as a gi...

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...

Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress.

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...

1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top

Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress! Warm burnt orange color, with thousands of hand-sewn beads, sequins and rhinestones on the front...

1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Silk Bow: This ultra-rare, museum worthy Lilly Dache hat has an unusual "ingenue" look to it.

1940S Blush Pink Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Couture Hand Sewn Negligee

A beautifully tailored 1940s Creed of London couture 3-piece royal blue wool skirt suit with caplet.

Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that gives off just the right amount of sheen. Buttons up the front with the same silk moire...

1940's Lucile Manguin Haute Couture silk crepe dress.

A fabulous late 1940s Curtis - Modas Rio demi-couture black and gold lame checked brocade evening dress with off-the-shoulder drape and extravagantly draped side.

Beautiful couture quality 1940s larger size black silk crepe sequined drop waist short sleeve dress!

A seductive raspberry-red couture hourglass evening gown from the 1940's era of glamour.

Stunning 1940's couture level coat in the most fabulous burgundy red chenille wool.

Mainbocher was a well-respected couturier who operated fashion houses in Paris and later New York from the 1930's through the 1960's. Mainbocher's arrival in New York coincided perfe...

This unbelievable, museum-quality early 1940's European embroidered gabardine & genuine chinchilla fur coat is a breathtaking piece of fashion history.

In this gorgeous 1940's custom-made couture evening gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture.

The breathtaking 1940's metallic-gold novelty leaf motif lame used for this P.A Ber Couture Paris ensemble has a regal quality that I find irresistible!

A highly coveted and incredibly glamorous Irene Lentz custom couture candlelight cream gown dating back to the late 1940's.

Gorgeous Irene Lentz Couture tailor-made pinstripe suit dating back to the mid 1940's.

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...

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 gorgeous and incredibly rare Mimi Pearce Couture climbing cupid angels motif boucle charcoal wool-knit three piece ensemble from the early 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour.

The breathtaking 1940's light pink silk-chiffon and black chantilly-lace used for this French couture ensemble has an ethereal quality that I find irresistible.

Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.

Beautiful and timeless WILLIAM TRAVILLA black matte silk jersey rhinestone encrusted long sleeve evening gown ! Features flattering ruching throughout the bodice. Interior shoulder p...

Silk mohair worsted skirt-suit with pleated sleeves. Fabric button and buttonhole in the middle front. Bow with rhinestone buckle on the top of each sleeves. Shoulder-pads. Acetate o...

Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt. ...

A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress has a...

This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...

This highly collectible and unisex Jean-Charles de Castelbajac coat dates to the mid 1980s. The hooded design is instantly recognisable as JCdC and the designer featured at least on...

Brown wool tailored skirt suit with the original tags still attached! By Bill Blass. Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Button Closure on Jacket/ Side Zip and Hook...

A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...

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...

Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...

This wonderfully elegant midnight black fully lined silk chiffon beaded evening top features an invisible side zipper measuring 11 inches with hook & eye. The length measures 2...

A vivid red and white polka dot dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, made in France and labeled size 40. The asymmetric one-shoulder neckline is edged with a delicate ruffle and ...

Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...

Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...

An incredibly Rare 1988 Vivienne Westwood jacket from the ‘Britain must go Pagan’ collection. The jacket features a boned corset like silhouette. With nipped waistline, deep plunged ...

Sexy vintage Tadashi Shoji white dress! Avant Garde style, with cut-outs at bust (on front and back). Attached rhinestone brooch at bust, encrusted with an oversized pearl dangling f...

This beautiful Mugler Silk lace bustier captures the Designer’s unmistakable vision of femininity: powerful, theatrical & sensual. Every seam sharpens the silhouette, drawing the...

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhinestone details. High quality b...

New Versace Collection Women's Fox Leather White Fur Jacket Designer size 46 100% Real Fox, 100% Leather, Brown Leopard Print Design. White Leather Inserts on Sleeves, Sides and Coll...