1940s Silk Dress

Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture showstopper is breathtaking. The garment's simple fluid structure is so modern; the fine fan...

A breathtaking and incredibly rare early 1940's full-length gown by French couturier Marcelle Dormoy.

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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...

Incredible 1980s - does - 1940s Fabrice black silk cocktail dress! The dress is knee length, with long sleeves and a jewel neckline.

This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk dress, rendered in a soft crepe silk with a pattern of fallen leaves in shades of red, burgundy, yellow, green, lilac and mustard, set against...

Rendered in a truly iconic silhouette this original 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with rose gold tone metal studs, is just the piece to add to your cocktail collection.

An abstract print in pink, green and lavender is used for this 1940's silk day dress. There is a row of gold toned buttons all the way down the front of the dress.

1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk printed " 1940s " dress. Condition: Excellent.

Silk dress printed with flowers, from the 1940s.

If you're looking for the perfect silk bias cut dress, look no further than this gorgeous dress finished in champagne adorned with rhinestones.The partially sheer chest panel, pepper...

MORPHEW COLLECTION Rayon & Silk Bias Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S Chinese Prints

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...

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

1940S Beige Silk Conversational Print Dress

This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk CC41 dress, with a hand painted and printed trailing pattern of blue bells and filigree decorative gold stems, is a rare piece to beho...

Rendered in the most sumptuous black faille silk, this original 1940's dress, accented by braided button details, is the perfect addition to your vintage collection.

A very pretty silk chiffon dress in an attractive blue and white print. It has a square neckline ,cap sleeves and a hook and eye side opening. It comes with a full length slip.

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a Greco-Roman influence.

The perfect synthesis of delicate and bold! Delicate light-as-a-feather silk chiffon in a bold and bright kelly green color. Full sweep skirt that swings when you walk. Triangle shap...

1940S Ivory Silk Short Sleeve Button Down Dress

Rendered in the softest shade of rose peach silk chiffon, this original late 1940's dress is a rare piece to behold and the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection.

Rendered in the most delightful shade of navy blue crepe silk, this original 1940's dress, accented by a cross over feature and button fastenings along the length of the back of the ...

Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf. Zip in the middle back. Ivory crêpe lining. Boned on the side of the bust and middle front. SIZE S

1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

1940S Powdered Blue Floral Silk & Rayon Bias Cut Dress

MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940'S Japanese Silk Kimono MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced from around the globe. Our s...

Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe dress with embroidered in white embroidered daisies. Pleated skirt and sheer sleeves and shoulder. This dress has no zipper. Fit best for size 4 and 6 ...

Early 1940's long formal maxi gown in metallic accented silk taffeta. Oversized back bow detail, sweetheart bust, and short sleeves. Rear zip and snap closure. Unlined. MEASUREME...

Morphew Collection Floral Vitage 1940's Japenese Kimono Silk Kaftan

A very elegant mid to late 1940s Claire McCardell circle print dress, with V shaped back and front neckline.

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.

Rendered in an abstract floral design in shades of pink and green, set against a black silk base and in a striped pattern, this original 1940's dress and matching jacket is the perfe...

1940S DOROTHY O'hara Black Silk Crepe & Taffeta Asymmetrical Draped Dress

1940S Black Sheer Rayon & Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves

Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress

Description: Dance the night away with this dreamy swing dress from days gone by. A symphony of creamy ivory silk satin and luscious black velvet come together in this beautiful 1940...

Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by rhinestone bow details, is the perfect statement piece for your co...

Lovely vintage 1940s black silk taffeta hostess dress coat with woven multi-coloured stripes.

1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono

1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands & Bows

MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Printed Cocktail Dress Made Of 1940S Beaded Silk And 1930S Fringed Mesh

Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s.

MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple Silk Golden Floral Kaftan Made From A 1940'S Japanese Kimono

1940S Black & White Rayon Silk Mini Check Dress With Front Shirred Bodice Bows

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...

A fantastic and hard-to-find iconic 1940s Eisenberg and Sons gold and white floral print lightweight silk crepe dress: fitted shoulders with blouson bodice and sleeves with gathered ...

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, navy and pale grey, 1940's inspired , silk polka dot dress, having a deep V neck, 3/4 puff sleeves, and a fitted bodice.

This 1940's inspired black silk dress has a pussy cat bow at the neckline, a fitted waist, stitched down pleats and a left side zipper.

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...

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1940's inspired, silk shirt dress having an underwater sea creature theme pattern.

1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow

Silk striping with lamé thread and rayon crepe skirt, balloon sleeve and high waist cut detail with slight fishtail.

A true collector’s piece from John Galliano’s most theatrical and romantic era at Dior. This gown comes from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, “In a Boudoir Mood,” where ling...

A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...

Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished minaudière with sequins, crystals, and beading Photographs more iridescent purple than it actually looks in real life Gold and silver colo...

Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...

Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags * Size: 6 * Ivory Silk Dress with Sheer Black Underlay * Zigzag Stitching & Pleated Details * Sleeveless * Rounded Peter Pan collar * Si...

Striking persimmon orange linen dress from the 1990's designed by Thierry Mugler. Designed with an asymmetric silhouette featuring a single delicate spaghetti strap on one side and a...

A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is lined in black and has front a...

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...