Mid-20th Century Fashion

An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredible dress was sold at Gandini which acted as a couture retailer authorized to sell Paris haute couture for clients who couldn't travel to Paris for multiple fittings. Along side Christian Dior and Chanel, Jean Dessès is one of the most important designers of the 20th century and was a designated Haute Couture house under the official Chambre Syndicale de la Couture. Fashioned from exquisite pale pink silk chiffon, this beauty has everything you look for when searching for this designer. The one-shoulder nipped waist bodice has fully boned corsetry with intricate hand pleating. The hourglass nipped waist flows into yards and yards of additional hand-pleating. This work must have taken weeks to complete. My favorite design element is the asymmetric draped backside. So glamourous! The craftsmanship is simply amazing; the concept reads so modern and looks sensational when you walk. A gorgeous one-of-a-kind custom couture gown that would definitely make an unforgettable bridal or red carpet look. Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: up to 36 inches This incredibly rare Jean Dessès haute couture...

A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...

A gorgeous vintage 1950s full skirt party dress in pink with a chiffon organza overlay. The dress has multi layers including the original underskir...

A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing / Front Dress - Zipper Fasten / Side Dress - Hand Sti...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

Op art pixelated print two piece set by Elinor Simmons of Malcolm Starr! Cropped velvet gaucho pants and tailored button up blouse. Top is unlined with front button and hook closure....

Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

This is a stunning late 1950's Karen Stark for Harvey Berin wiggle dress with a pink satin lining under a lace overlay. The cream lace is embellished with rhinestones and a similar s...

Chic British Hong Kong fully sequined colorful fish scale sleeveless sweater top ! Features vibrant colors of pink, turquoise, blue, chartreuse green, and white. Hidden. Metal zipper...

Circa 1967 Paris Outfit in leather by Paco Rabanne, mini-skirt and open bolero with triangular ivory leather cut-outs held in place by metal rings. Skirt with flared panels appliqu...

1960s Lime Green Net Lace Baby Doll Mod Mini Dress w Caplet & Banded Cuffs: A-line silhouette, fully lined with sheer sleeves and sequin trimmed caplet and cuffs. Fits up to US size 8.

1960s Angel Fish and Hibiscus Button Up Hawaiian Shirt

1960s Lauhala Gold-Tone Tiki Print Hawaiian Long Sleeve Shirt

A/W 1956 Jeanne Lanvin by Antonio Castillo Haute Couture black and gold embroidered velvet dress. Sleeveless below-knee ballgown-style dress with fitted bodice and full flared skirt,...

Ultra rare pair of Christian Dior Sunglasses circa 1960's by Tura. This is a seldom and rare piece not only for its aesthetic value but for its importance in the sunglasses and fa...

1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets

Circa 1935/1940 France Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold synthetic fibranne from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop"...

Chic 1960s purple linen empire waist A-Line sleeveless top ! Features the perfect shade of medium purple. Flattering high mock neck. Beautiful pleating details on the back. Simply sl...

A truly iconic and well-documented Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia black and ivory sequin stripe mini mod dress dating back to her first 1966 collection with the boutique. Almost immediately after graduating from college, Betsey Johnson made her first splash in the New York fashion industry by winning Mademoiselle magazine's Guest Editor Contest. Only one year later, Johnson landed a job as a designer at Paraphernalia, an offbeat New York clothing boutique. Taking her cues from the more avant-garde London fashion scene, Johnson—along with designer Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake movement in fashion, art and culture. We were thrilled to find a picture of this dress at the opening night of her runway collection where a young Andy Warhol can...

Pair of two Serpentine Candlesticks Designed by Marion Anderson Noyes (1907-2002) for Towle Silversmiths Flared lip candle cup sits atop tubular curving stem that can intertwine with...

This lovely vintage 1930's dress is made of a gorgeous sheer floral silk chiffon and it comes with a matching taffeta bolero jacket with short puff sleeves. We love the way the halte...

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtaine...

Circa 1950/1960 France Jacket and dress set in shiny mandarin silk satin from the famous house designer Jacques HEIM dating from the late 1950s. Sleeveless dress with wide low-cut n...

Circa 1930/1940 France An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with fruit in shades of pink, orange and brown dating fro...

A magnificent Bonwit Teller & Co couture black lace bias-cut gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; French floral motif black scalloped lace that has been draped to perfection. We added many pictures of the lace so you can see how beautiful it is. Definitely looks like a dress that inspired John Galliano while he was at Christian Dior. The bodice has the prettiest velvet floral appliqué straps and built-in sash waist. The bias-cut skirting is added in pointed inset seamed pieces typical of the time period and insanely hard to do with sheer lace. This figure flattering garment accentuates the bust, skims the hip and falls to the floor effortlessly. It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a gown with attitude and elegance. Measurements Bust: 30-32 inches Waist: 24-26 inches Hips: up to 36 inches Total Length: 60 inches This rare 1930's Bonwit Teller Couture lace gown...

1950s Red Lilli Ann wool and silk blend jacket and skirt suit. The suit jacket features a sharp collar, notch lapel, designer covered buttons, in-set button holes, fitted and tailore...

Shows some signs of wear, cleaned and restored and ready to wear. 1930S Mustard Yellow Rayon Crepe Caplet Dress With Leg O Mutton Sleeves

This collectible and rare late 1950's Christian Dior dress, rendered in a deep black wool crepe, showcases the iconic silhouette of the era, whilst remaining to this day a classic an...

This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...

Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.

60s floral tapestry jacket with white leather trim. Metal zipper up the front with leather tassel zipper pull. Shallow front pockets. Lined in s...

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

Red, White, & Blue Polka Dot Romper, 1960s. Adorable 1960s romper with red and white polka dot bodice, blue shorts, and matching red belt with white contr...

rare, Hermes "Corinthe" by Françoise de la Perrière Silk Scarf featuring a black border and a Hermès signature. Designed in 1964. In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. ...

Schiaparelli guest soaps shaped as bon bon hearts in a candy box, a salute to Schiaparelli's surrealist wit. 1950's USA. Excellent condition. L9", W 5" I gave to pink, the nerve of the red, a neon pink, an unreal pink, Shocking Pink" Yves Saint Laurent: Schiaparelli's pink was "an aggressive, brawling, warrior pink” Elsa Schiaparelli's "Shocking" Pink was a color which derived from a 17.27 carat rose colored Cartier diamond known as the Tete de Belier, belonging to her friend and client, Daisy Fellowes. Shocking Pink was used for the eponymous perfume "Shocking", which was launched in 1937. The packaging was designed by artist Leonor Fini and the bottle was based on Mae West's curvaceous figure. Her first shoe-hat, designed for her autumn 1937 collection, had a Shocking Pink heel. Salvador Dali loved the color so much he used it for one of his own works, “an enormous stuffed bear...

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

This 1960s column dress is deceptively simple and the epitome of elegance for formal or bridal wear. It is crafted from white brocade silk with a subtle sheen and detailed from head...

The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of Givenchy's designs for Audrey Hepburn. Perfectly balanced by transparent lace cap sleeves and bateau neck, and punctuated with a half bow on the bodice. Ballet length ivory lace wedding gown...

This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...

1940S Burgundy Rayon Geometric Printed Mens Robe

This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of! A superbly gorgeous design, the dress is very figure flattering and made from rich inky Black, liquid satin that falls and flows so elegantly. It is a sleeveless dress with thin straps, a straight lace trimmed neckline and a full bust, there is ruched detailing at the bust and two bows on either side, this leads on to the fitted nipped in waistline, the skirts are bias cut and fall full from the waist. This is such a gorgeous vintage bombshell dress...

A beautiful vintage c1940s real fur stole or tippet. It is a large and luxurious stole, made from high quality real marten fur with the head, tail and feet intact, one foot is missing, the stole has glass eyes and a celluloid clip under the head to clip / hold in place. The stole is lined. It hails from a time when a well to do lady would be adorned by the finest fur stole, warming the shoulders and neck whilst wearing a beautiful vintage dress...

100% authentic Hermès Trim 31 hobo in Rouge H (burgundy) Veau Box leather. Features gold-plated hardware. Lined in suede. Vintage bag, has been carried and is in excellent condition....

This breathtaking 1930's silk dress in a burnout devoré pattern in shades of amber and spice set against a black silk base, is a rare piece to behold. The rounded neckline is frame...

Introducing the Christian Dior 1960s Monogram Flask, a timeless and luxurious accessory that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sil...

This super-sweet basket bag was created in the 1950s. It has a white woven lacquered body and is finished with a decadent pearlescent lucite top. The lid opens on two sides and is se...

1960s Cesare Piccini brown suede leather clutchbag featuring silver-tone articulated metallic claps opening, an inside gold-tone stamp: Cesare Piccini Firenze. Circa 1960s In good v...

Step into luxury with this Chanel crystal embellished jacket from Cruise 2011 runway collection.

Rendered in the deepest shade of plum in a wonderful crepe wool weave, this original 1940's skirt suit, is just the perfect ensemble for your tailored wardrobe. The deep V shaped ne...

Chanel most wanted coat from Chanel Fall 2010 runway collection. It is adorned with front full length Chanel interlocking CC logo buttons and Quilted sleeves and sides. This is new.

Chanel most wanted jacket coat from Chanel Cruise 2010 runway collection. It is adorned with Chanel interlocking CC logo buttons and front pockets. It is new. Fabric is 58% nylon, 16...

Rendered in the most incredible shade of maroon red silk velvet, this original 1930's blouse, accented by intricate silk velvet piped details and majestic silk velvet pleating, is a ...

Chanel most wanted jacket from fall 2004 runway collection. It is adorned with detachable brooch, two front pockets, and interlocking CC logo. This is in excellent condition. Fabric...

Chanel most wanted crystal embellished jacket from Chanel Spring 2011 runway collection. It is adorned with crystal trim throughout, faux pockets, and Chanel interlocking CC logo bu...