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

1940S Beige Silk Conversational Print Dress

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

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...

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.

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.

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

A beauty in the warmest shade of pink, with a repeat scattered floral pattern in shades of navy, white and grey, this original 1940's silk day dress, is just the piece to add to your...

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 ...

1940S Powdered Blue Floral Silk & Rayon Bias Cut Dress

1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress

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

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

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...

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's ivory crepe silk gown, embellished with silver glass claw set rhinestones, is the perfect piece for that special occasion.

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.

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

Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with wonderful vibrant hues. Detachable ribbon belt. Can easily go from day to night. Zips u...

Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout. Flattering ruch...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice. Free flowy skirt is both flattering and comfortable. Met...

Gorgeous silk fabric! Vintage 1960s cocktail dress with a vibrant floral print and front ruffle detail. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small Color: ...

A beauty to behold, rendered in the softest shade of grey with a pattern of brushstroke roses in a greyscale palette and pink accents, this original 1950's polished cotton dress, is ...

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

1930S Silk Mousseline Bright & Colorful Floral Pullover Garden Party Dress Fully French Seamed

"And her old Uncle William used to say, a lady is known by her shoes and her gloves." – Virginia Woolf. Beautiful and elegant white leather gloves from the 1960s when women wore gl...

Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...

Approximately Size XS / Small Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: 34 inches Length (top center back halter to hem): 59 inches I also have this same dress in one size...

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...

This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...

We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...

A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...

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 ...

Carolina Herrera Ivory Cotton/Linen and Silk Applique Gown - 6 This breathtaking gown is made of an Ivory Cotton Linen Gown has extraordinary silk applique and beaded/pearl/rhinesto...

Gorgeous! Old Hollywood 1930s silk chiffon evening gown with circular rhinestones applique. Dress comes with sash (belt) ****** see small tear image#6 Fit size 4/6 Bust: 36

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...