1950s Halmar Demi Couture Taupe / Light Brown Silk Vintage 50s Mermaid Hem Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 HALMAR demi couture taupe / light brown silk mermaid hem cocktail dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice and body, with a remarkable flared hem. Hem features an attac...
Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Avenue Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Beige Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral cocktail dress! Features a silk strapless dress, with an attached chiffon 3/4 sleeves ov...
1950s Bonwit Teller Demi Couture Blue Abstract Floral Fit n' Flare Vintage Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage 50s BONWIT TELLER demi couture blue abstract flower print fit n' flare cotton dress! Features a fitted bodice, with two bands of silk grosgrain bows in blue and bl...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
1950s Demi Couture Lips Stick Red Silk Lace 3/4 Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress!
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
Chanel earrings by Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture 1950-1960
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1950s-1960s under the artistic direction of Gabrielle Chanel.
Gilt Metal
Ladies' hat fashion in 1954
By Klaus Redenbacher
Located in Cologne, DE
Captured by photographer Klaus Redenbacher, Gisela wears an extravagant wide-brimmed ladies' hat, dramatically styled to reflect the bold spirit of 1950s couture in Germany. Her out...
Silver Gelatin
Vendôme Aurora Borealis Crystal Cluster Earrings Signed Mid-Century Couture
Located in Milford, DE
A standout piece for lovers of high-end vintage costume jewelry and mid-century couture brands. Details Designer: Vendôme (Coro’s couture division) Era: 1950s–1960s Materials: Aur...
Crystal, Gold-filled
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1960 Blush Pink Lace Wheat Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1960 wheat dress, a rare lifetime Gabrielle Chanel piece and a remarkable example of the house’s late 1950s–early 1960s couture romant...
Ladies' hat fashion in 1954
By Klaus Redenbacher
Located in Cologne, DE
Captured by photographer Klaus Redenbacher, Gina wears an extravagant wide-brimmed ladies' hat, dramatically styled to reflect the bold spirit of 1950s couture in Germany. Her outfi...
Color
1954 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Silk Brocade Dress and Jacket Suit
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This 1950s silk brocade two piece couture dress set has a stunning paisley pattern in pink and gold threads.
Jacques Theut 1960s French Couture Polka Dot Dress & Jacket Set
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful quality 1950s or early 1960s French couture dress and sleeveless jacket combination entirely made by hand.
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt.
New Jacques Fath Paris Sheer Black Demi-Couture Linen Lingerie Skirt - M, 1990s
By Jacques Fath Paris
Located in Tucson, AZ
One of the demigods of French Haute Couture in the 1950s, Jacques Fath tragically died at age 42.
1950s Hardy Amies Orange Paisley Brocade Dress
By Hardy Amies
Located in London, GB
This mid 1950s Hardy Amies demi-couture occasion dress is made from a sumptuous material in a deep orange paisley brocade with pink and golds accents.
1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon and beautifully couture hand finished. 1950S Rainbow Tropical Silk Formal Day Cocktail Dress
1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt
Located in London, GB
A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful; white and yellow daisies, red poppies and blue irises are set against a lust, dark g...
1950s Bianchi of New York and Boston Bianco Silk Lace Wedding Gown
Located in Kingston, NY
⸻ Period & Attribution Notes (optional but excellent for 1stDibs) • Designer: Bianchi (New York & Boston) • Era: 1950s, postwar American couture bridal • Color: Bianco ...
Incredible 1950s French Lace Bombshell Chantilly Lace Wiggle Dress + Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1950s Demi Couture French Lace dress and caplet!
Pleated Olive Green Silk Satin Hat Adorned With Peach Feathers, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Fantastic 1950s numbered, possibly haute couture, olive green silk satin vintage hat adorned with peach feathers at the right side.
1950s Irina Roublon Silk Floral Trim Black Straw Hat W/ Velvet Ribbons
By Irina Roublon
Located in Gresham, OR
This superb couture 1950s Irina Roublon multi-color, silk floral trimmed hat is a hand-made beauty.
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown! Features a full brown silk satin gown, with an attached black silk French lace overlay.
1950s Pierre Benoit Yellow & Gray Checked Wool Stroller Coat W/ Velvet Buttons
Located in Gresham, OR
A really lovely 1950s Pierre Benoit couture quality, French stroller coat.
1950s Bergdorf Goodman Cocoa Silk Cocktail Dress w Lace Applique and Feathers
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured, and boned bodice.
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress!
1950s House of Branell Black and White Silk Floral Vintage 50s Wrap Dress
By Branell
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture HOUSE OF BRANELL black and white floral print silk short sleeve dress!
1950s Large Plus Size Hand Painted Black Silk Woven Ribbon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1950s large size woven silk ribbon hand painted dress !
Beautiful 1950s Rose Print Silk Brocade Brown Orange Gold 50s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture rose print silk brocade dress AND jacket ensemble!
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s Description An exquisite and scarce Vendome figural ballerina brooch, crafted in ri...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Sautoir en Terre Estampée et Émaillée par Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Necklace by Mithé Espelt, stamped and glazed earthenware jewelry from the 1950s. The "Couture Jewelry" pieces designed by Mithé Espelt at the beginning of her career were very succes...
Ceramic
Maison Gripoix Coco Chanel France Glass Gilt Bronze Wire Chain Necklace c1939
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Their listing noted that this style of Chanel necklace was published in French Vogue in 1939. Prior to the late 1950s, most couture jewelry fabricated for Chanel was not signed.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toulon, FR
The Paris 55 line by Nina Ricci, is part of the captivating attempts to democratize haute couture during the 1950s by many designers, before the advent of Ready to wear in the 1960s.
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Further embellished with pale emerald poured glass leaves. Unsigned Haute Couture. 1950's France. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Geoffrey Beene early wool crepe and satin cocktail dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Versatile one piece style channels the glamour of the 1950's Haute Couture. Excellent Condition Zip back closure.
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheath w/3 Wrap Belts & Bustle Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano tailored black wool dress inspired by 1950's Christian Dior Haute Couture fashion. Beautifully designed featuring fitted sheath style dress with drap...
$6,377Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Natural Turquoise & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Exuding the bold, sculptural elegance of 1950s botanical couture, the piece features an intricate, openwork three-dimensional design of cascading fern leaves (or palm fronds).
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress!
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