Mid-20th Century Clothing

Circa 1930-1950 Bengal India A Transparent Indian saree in Bengal brocaded cotton called Jamdani, 453 cm long by 110 cm wide! Indigo-dyed cotton voile embroidered with Mughal-inspir...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Worth. The dress is wonderfully constructed with internal boning, and is fully lined with a central back zip. It has velvet straps and hem. Measure...

Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approxi...

An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even bette...

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...

Beautiful early 60s vintage S. HOWARD HIRSH chocolate brown and black silk chiffon vending dress! Features a black paneled bodice, with a brown full lengt...

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher. This dress dates from the early part of the decade and is made from a fabulous quali...

This beautiful black lace maxi dress was made in the late 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when they’re in such rare excellent condition. It is tailor...

The Eternal Grace of Madame Grès Germaine Émilie Krebs truly was an artist sculpting silk jersey. Her designs: wearable Art. Gowns that evoked ancient goddesses, pleated with a preci...

Chic early 1960s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an intricate tailored pleated bodice with a straight skirt. Hidden metal zipper down the...

What a glamorous cut velvet and lurex on chiffon dress with polka dots in many sizes. The white ones are cut velvet, some edged with gold lurex thread that is used for the velvet edg...

A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...

A pretty vintage print shift dress. The dress has a three button decoration at the front , a round neckline with opening at the back and 15'' slits on either side.

1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown

With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and der...

Andre Courreges designed this dress in the late 1960's using a Winter White wool. It has a face framing stand up collar and four horizontal bands made from the same fabric. These b...

Beautiful 1930s Green lace cut out define floral pattern. ( for design purposes) Dress is fragile. Size: Small . Best fit US size 2 or XS Bust: 32 inch / W...

A beautiful early to mid 20th Century quilted silk woman's robe from the Mazar-i-Sharif region of Northern Afghanistan, Central Asia. The robe is in a traditional Ikat pattern displ...

Chic 1950s brown wool jacket with sleek tailoring by Cari Colette. Fully lined with front button closure. Side hidden pockets. Structured shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lin...

Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...

An iconic beauty to behold, this original 1960's gold lurex dress, set off by accordion pleats and gold braiding along the neckline, is a true piece of fashion history. The high co...

1950s Beautiful Fur crop Jacket lined in silk. Perfect for Black tie event or cocktail party. Fit size M/L Bust : 40” Mannequin size 2

This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dress...

Impossibly beautiful, this ultra-rare Revillon fur manages to be even more striking on its interior than its exterior. Though the cut and features are solidly mid-century, the extrao...

Rendered in the softest shade of pink cotton, and embellished with scattered silver claw set glass rhinestones, this 1950's dress is just the piece to add to your vintage collection....

Exceptional vintage 60s MOLLIE PARNIS black Silk Chantilly lace cocktail dress, with a dip hem (train) in the back! Striking silhouette is extremely flattering on. A definite go-to l...

1930s-40s pink rayon with cream lace wrap & tie robe. A beautiful robe reminiscent of robes worn in Hollywood movies from the late 1930s thru the early 1940s. Silky pink rayon is tri...

Designer, Rudi Gernreich, was one of the most revolutionary designers of the 20th century. The rare Gernreich 1964 topless bathing suit was one of the most sensational, shocking, ...

Eisa Pale Aquamarine Silk Cloque Blouse with beaded Jet Buttons by Balenciaga circa 1960's. Classic easy cut, slightly fitted, fully silk lined. Eisa label. Fits S-M.

This 1960s dress suit ensemble has intricate detailing that really sets it apart - note the beautiful sunray pleating across the bust anchored by a rose formed from coordinating, mot...

Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan sleeves, a cutaway closure and small peplum. The full ballerina length...

A blue wool jersey dress with a matching hood from Pauline Trigere. The dress has a simple crew neckline, short sleeves, an inverted V seaming at the upper chest and back plus a back...

This truly mesmerising late 1960's absinthe green jersey dress, is the perfect statement piece for your wardrobe. Her deep V shaped neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a ...

Vintage Victorian Imperial style purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk Royal wedding maxi dress evening dress coat hand embroidered in kashmir India. These luxurious Royal court gown dress are world famous for their beauty and are adored for their warmth and intricate hand embroidery work. The hand embroidery work is extremely fine and is done by the finest artisans of Kashmir. Each dress is unique and no two are alike, these glorious hand-embroidered dress gown are fully lined in pure silk and are perfect for any special occasions, weddings, formal dinners, garden parties, dances, etc. If you have a flair for fashion and dream to be timeless , this is it. Opulence and mystique are the hallmark of hand embroidered Kashmir dress...

Designed by Jane Frye, this pretty sleeveless dress is almost certainly an early 1960s piece. It is crafted from soft, lightly textured silk or a silk blend in three complementary hu...

Emilio Pucci Lounge Set in printed nylon from the 1960's for Formfit Rogers. Great graphic pieces which can be worn today as outerwear which were original...

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

Step into the playful sophistication of 1960s American fashion with this striking Donald Brooks Boutique linen dress. Known for his modernist approach and witty prints, Donald Brooks...

Beautiful 1960s ANDRE COURREGES black velvet A-line metallic dress! Luxurious lightweight black velvet, with metallic sparkles scattered through...

A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle, embellished with trailing silk velvet and rayon corsage flowers, is a truly breathtaking piece to add to your vintage collection. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is framed by thin rayon shoulder straps, which are concealed by a stylised tulle shoulder wrap, which is sewn in along the front of the right hand shoulder strap, contouring the shoulder line and nape, to join the front of the left hand side shoulder strap with concealed press stud fastenings. The sweetheart neckline is accented by a curved border of corsage flowers along the right hand side, trailing diagonally along the bodice to join the side seam beneath the left hand side of the bust-line. The fitted and bone bodice boasts a rayon lining, upon which a layer of soft coral tulle pleats in a cross over design, finishing in a flutter of pleated tulle along the left hand side seam. The cinched in waistline, sets off the elegant line of the skirt, which boast gathered pleats from along the waist seam that drape along the ballerina length...

Couture 1960s vintage mod coat by Arnold Scaasi in camel colored wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Hidden front pockets. Fits like a modern...

Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to span nearly six feet. Not to be outdone, the massive center rear bow ensures sweetness both coming and going. Strapless prom dress...

A Vintage 1930s Original Maribou Satin Costume is a stunning piece of historical fashion, combining the luxurious materials and design aesthetics of the early 20th century with the g...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. He chose the name Jean Varon in order to appear to be...

1950s Handmade cotton floral printed day dress featuring tones of aqua, purples and greens on a white field. The torso is fitted to a very full pleated skirt starting at the waist. T...

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...

1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown: A mint condition, curvaceous and body affirming sleeveless gown made by the best beadwor...

Vintage Rose Marie Reid of California c.1950's Emilio Pucci signature print one piece swimsuit / romper. Multicolor Emilio Pucci striped Sicilian motif signature print in shades of b...

Phenomenal vintage 50s BONWIT TELLER demi couture blue abstract flower print fit n' flare cotton dress! Features a fitted bodice, with two bands ...

A headturning vintage evning gown in a heavy black and gold fabric with black velvet trim. The dress has black velvet strap and hem and a side zip.

IT DOES NOT GET MORE ICONIC than this 1961 beige woven linen tweed skirt suit trimmed in raspberry red grosgrain ribbon and navy crochet border. This version was made exclusively for Holt Renfrew Canada. The same collection suit was worn by Elizabeth Taylor and Queen Paula of Belgium. The suit is the epitome of elegance and classic Chanel design. This version has lions head buttons, Mademoiselle Chanels...

A head turning shirt dress in burgundy with white detail. The dress has a shirt collar, v neckline and button front opening. It has elbow length sleeves with turn back cuffs, self fa...

Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...

A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...

Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zip...

You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin...

1960 Autumn/Winter Chanel Haute Couture Documented Lavender Tweed Skirt Suit: This breathtaking 2 piece haute couture suit designed by the one...

Made in the softest shade of buttercream yellow, this original 1950's ribbon work dress is the perfect piece to welcome the warmer seasons in. Her rounded neckline is framed by scal...

This 1940s novelty cold rayon skirt suit is tailored to a pretty and feminine tea-dress style, typical of this era. Both pieces are tailored from a midnight blue cloth which looks al...

Decade: 1950s Material: Wool Blend Vintage condition: Good Measurements Overall length: 29 in. Garment width: in.