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1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress
1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress

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

Vintage Floral Onyx Bead Costume Collar Bib Choker Statement Necklace
Vintage Floral Onyx Bead Costume Collar Bib Choker Statement Necklace

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

1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket
1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket

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

1940's Manguin Cream Dress with Pleated Skirt and Bow Detail
1940's Manguin Cream Dress with Pleated Skirt and Bow Detail

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 Box Cut Couture Lillie Ann Jacket
1940s Box Cut Couture Lillie Ann Jacket

1940s Box Cut Couture Lillie Ann Jacket

Located in Rockwood, ON

Extraordinary Lilli Ann jacket is a stunning example of her work. Its really a wonderful piece - black moss crepe makes up the exterior and it is lined in silk. The details that wen...

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1940s Jackets

Late 1940s Norman Hartnell Attr Couture Net Gown
Late 1940s Norman Hartnell Attr Couture Net Gown

Late 1940s Norman Hartnell Attr Couture Net Gown

By Norman Hartnell

Located in Rockwood, ON

dressed the royals and the aristocrats. London's couture industry established itself after the 1st World

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Crochet Swing Dress
1940s Crochet Swing Dress

1940s Crochet Swing Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

be purchased directly from the Shrimpton Couture website. Layaway is available, we have a full return

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1940s Clothing

1940s Brass Accordian Cord Bag
1940s Brass Accordian Cord Bag

1940s Brass Accordian Cord Bag

Located in Rockwood, ON

can be purchased directly from the Shrimpton Couture website. Layaway is available, we have a full

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1940s Accessories

1940s Rare Eisenberg Original Dress
1940s Rare Eisenberg Original Dress

1940s Rare Eisenberg Original Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

directly from the Shrimpton Couture website. Layaway is available, we have a full return policy and items

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1940s Clothing

1940s Silk Pink Floral Swing Dress
1940s Silk Pink Floral Swing Dress

1940s Silk Pink Floral Swing Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

A truly outstanding 1940s swing dress in just about the best fabric and print I have ever seen

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1940s Clothing

Spectacular 1940s Lilli Ann Wiggle Dress
Spectacular 1940s Lilli Ann Wiggle Dress

Spectacular 1940s Lilli Ann Wiggle Dress

By Lilli Ann

Located in Rockwood, ON

dates to the late 1940s. Its one of her earliest labels and would have been made while she was still

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1940s Clothing

Leo Glass Triple Tassel Large Brooch, 1940s
Leo Glass Triple Tassel Large Brooch, 1940s

Leo Glass Triple Tassel Large Brooch, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare vintage 1940s Haute Couture Leo Glass triple tassel large brooch/pin. It has a gold

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940s Blue Glass Bead Crepe Gown
1940s Blue Glass Bead Crepe Gown

1940s Blue Glass Bead Crepe Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

be purchased directly from the Shrimpton Couture website. Layaway is available, we have a full return

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1940s Clothing

1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress
1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress

1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress

By Castillo

Located in Rockwood, ON

with the kind of details you only find in couture or very high end master level vintage. A simple day

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1940s Day Dresses

Rare 1940s Pin Up Deadstock Satin Bikini
Rare 1940s Pin Up Deadstock Satin Bikini

Rare 1940s Pin Up Deadstock Satin Bikini

Located in Rockwood, ON

/> Any of our garments can be purchased directly from the Shrimpton Couture website. Layaway is available

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1940s Bikinis

Handmade 1940s Cut Out Floral Clutch Only 3 could be made
Handmade 1940s Cut Out Floral Clutch Only 3 could be made

Handmade 1940s Cut Out Floral Clutch Only 3 could be made

Located in Rockwood, ON

unique piece - the dress it was salvaged from was an original 1940s dress made of a cut out cotton! Huge

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1940s Clutches

1940s Hattie Carnegie Ruby Red Rhinestone Drop Earrings
1940s Hattie Carnegie Ruby Red Rhinestone Drop Earrings

1940s Hattie Carnegie Ruby Red Rhinestone Drop Earrings

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Houston, TX

Depression. 
 During World War II French haute couture came to a standstill. Carnegie rose to prominence on

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Vintage 1940s American Drop Earrings

Rare 1940s Agnes - Drecoll Beaded Pompom Princess Coat
Rare 1940s Agnes - Drecoll Beaded Pompom Princess Coat

Rare 1940s Agnes - Drecoll Beaded Pompom Princess Coat

Located in Houston, TX

Drecoll and Agnes in 1937. Drecoll was an existing Austrian couture house founded in 1904 that later

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1940s French Coats

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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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