Costume Design

DIOR - (Made in France) Long black ribbon necklace with a dark-silvery metal pendant ornamented with red enamel, rhinestones, and costume pearls. Jewelry designed under the artistic ...

The brooch is signed “Cadoro,” a company known for producing high-quality costume jewelry with strong design presence during the mid- to late twentieth century.

He was a 20th-century artist and designer who flourished in an array of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and i...

In the early 1970s, her travels inspired a series of carved and cast sculptures of fish, and she also embarked on a series of expressive, large-scale drawings whose bright colors bel...

He painted murals for the Palais de la Decouverte and designed scenery and costumes for the theatre. He also illustrated several books, including the Fables de La Fontaine, Voltaire'...

Tony Duquette (1914–1999) was an American artist and designer known for his work across interiors, furniture, costume, and set design. Active from the 1930s onward, he developed a di...

He was a 20th-century artist and designer who flourished in an array of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and i...

In the 1950s, Wada began designing costumes for theatre and films. He designed the costumes for “Gates of Hell” in 1955, for which he received an American Motion Picture Academy Award.

VERO is known for expressive figural designs, quality metalwork, and joyful themes—highly sought after by collectors of mid-century Italian costume jewelry, especially seasonal or ha...

This modular design was a hallmark of Trifari’s innovative costume jewelry during the 1960s and 1970s.

He also used his creative talents in a number of other forms, collaborating with Carole King for the musical Really Rosie. Sendak designed sets and costumes for stage versions of his...

Created whilst Victoire de Castellaine was at the helm of Chanel's costume jewellery design with Lagerfeld at the head of the House design..truly exceptional times indeed.

When he came to America in 1903, John earned his living by designing ladies costumes and jewelry at his uncles store in Newark, New Jersey.

He was friends with the Norwegian literary couple Arne and Hulda Garbor, the founders of the Norwegian Theatre, for which he designed sets and costumes. It is therefore interesting t...

These dazzling 1950s clip-on earrings are a stunning example of mid-century costume jewelry design. Crafted in a warm gold-tone metal, they feature a vibrant cluster of faceted auro...

Following Gabrielle’s passing, her jewel legacy entered a new mega-watt era with Karl Lagerfeld and Victoire de Castellane designing Chanel costume jewellery from the early ‘80s.

This piece is unsigned, typical of many mid-century novelty brooches sold through American department stores and costume jewelry houses of the era. A charming collectible for lovers...

She specialized also in stage design and illustration. She designs costumes and props for theater and opera.

At the end of this short period, in 1955, Clavé finally managed to live exclusively from painting, and he completed his last project: set design, costumes, and stagecraft for “La Peu...

This striking vintage necklace from West Germany is a bold example of mid-century costume jewelry design. Crafted from glossy black glass beads, the piece features dramatic crescent-...

Known as a leading figure in 20th-century design, Erte's works spanned costume and set design, fashion illustration, and sculpture.

Such was Monsieur Christian Dior's confidence in the abilities of Henkel & Grossé, they not only manufactured but also designed Dior's costume jewellery. This Grossé Vintage Bangle i...

Erte created original costume and fashion designs for many of the era’s most renowned screen actresses, including Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Marion Davies, Anna Pavlova, Norma Shea...

At this time Tribout also designed posters, costumes, theatrical sets and ceramics.

His designs blend costume-level drama with wearable sophistication, making pieces like this highly collectible today.

When I design an evening dress, for example, I assemble a woman in full costume inside my head, swirling in her gown, showing every fold, seam and hem.”

Beginning in 1984 and overseeing Chanel's costume jewelry designs, she left in 1998 to become the creative director of Christian Dior's fine jewelry division.

She moved to New York City and during the Great Depression, Bunin worked for the Children’s Art Project of the WPA, where she designed puppets, costumes and stage designs, and perfor...

At this time Tribout also designed posters, costumes theatrical sets and ceramics.

At this time Tribout also designed posters, costumes theatrical sets and ceramics.

The brooch features a beautifully sculpted ruffled collar, pointed hat, and oversized shoes — classic elements of 1950s–1960s costume jewelry design. The craftsmanship is substantial...

Coco Chanel made a significant impact on the world of jewelry with her costume jewelry designs. Her use of faux pearls, glass, and other non-traditional materials revolutionized fash...

This vintage necklace, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1950s), is a sophisticated example of Art Deco-influenced costume jewelry. The design features a fully articulated ...

While still in the army, Minton, with Ayrton, designed the costumes and scenery for John Gielgud's 1942 production of Macbeth.

A beautiful representation of the ornate costume jewelry design popular in the 1950s, these earrings add vintage charm to any collection or ensemble.

It was during these revues, working with Porter and Noel Coward, that Oliver also began to design headdresses and costumes. In 1932 he was rewarded with his first full commission to ...

Since 1996 he has also collaborated on a variety of theatrical and operatic productions, designing sets and costumes for works including Verdi's Macbeth, premiered at Barcelona's Gra...

A stunning 1960's art pottery necklace by Brondsted of Denmark which combines the vibrancy of artisan design and modernist costume jewelry. Amazingly, each link of this exotic colla...

A mesmerising and eternally chic piece from a now legendary period of costume jewellery design and craftmanship. Crafted in the heart of post-war Germany’s most renowned jewellery di...

Travilla’s name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as her costume designer from 1952. He designed, arguably, the most famous cinematic dress in history, the white p...

Beyond painting, she designed costumes and sets for theater, opera, and ballet, collaborating with major cultural institutions in Europe and the United States.

After Second World War worked as stage designer. Designed costumes for dancer Gertrud Krausz. Uncle of Igael Tumarkin, and father of the theater Director Miki Gurewitsch.

The sculptural petals are fluidly contoured and outlined in gold-tone metal, creating dimension and movement characteristic of mid-century costume jewelry design. Designed as a vers...

Chesterton, Wolmark was also active as a graphic designer, producing book illustrations and posters, as well as undertaking work on costume and stage designs for two Diaghilev ballet...

These dazzling 1950s clip-on earrings are a stunning example of mid-century costume jewelry design. Each earring features a sculptural spray motif, set with five brilliant round-cut ...

Designer: Sarah Coventry Period: 1960s Style: Mid-century statement necklace Materials: Gold tone metal, aurora borealis rhinestones Closure: Spring ring clasp with extender chain Le...

Era: 1950s Materials: Art glass, iridescent cabochon, rhinestones, gold-tone metal Colors: Ruby red, iridescent multicolor center, gold-tone base Closure: Traditional locking pin bac...

Later in the 1930s, the company was resurrected and Dunham married John Pratt, who designed sets and costumes for Ballet Négre, and may have been the painter for this piece.

This mid-century floral brooch is crafted in sterling silver with a warm gold-toned finish, showcasing the delicate and romantic style of 1950s costume jewelry. The design features ...

The reverse of each drop is stamped ART, confirming authenticity and the brand’s reputation for well-crafted, design-forward costume jewelry during the 1950s.

Erte created original costume and fashion designs for many of the era’s most renowned screen actresses, including Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Marion Davies, Anna Pavlova, Norma Shea...

In 1953, the Marquis of Cuevas asked him to design the costumes and scenery of L’Ange gris, a ballet based on orchestrations of Claude Debussy's Suite bergamasque by André Caplet and...

This striking vintage brooch captures the drama and geometry of mid-20th century costume jewelry. Featuring a radial design, the brooch is set with four large pyramid-cut amber glass...

This elegant vintage necklace by Lisner captures the charm of 1950s costume jewelry with its intricate design of gold tone leaves, luminous faux pearls, and prong-set aurora borealis...

Dine then drew 12 lithographs illustrating his costume and set designs which are included in the book and an additional 4 etchings, separate from the book, which are included loose i...

Period: Circa 1950s Materials: Art glass, rhinestones, gold-tone metal Colors: Deep red, pink Closure: Clip-on backs Style: Cluster, mid-century cocktail style Condition: Excellent v...

From the Momoyama period (1573-1610) onwards, representations of clematis were mainly incorporated into textile designs like Noh costumes and kosode (a type of kimono), where the flo...

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Erte created original costume and fashion designs for many of the era’s most renowned screen actresses, including Joan Crawford, Lillian Gish, Marion Davies, Anna Pavlova, Norma Shea...

Coco Chanel made a significant impact on the world of jewelry with her costume jewelry designs. Her use of faux pearls, glass, and other non-traditional materials revolutionized fash...