1930s Fashion

A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” it is nevertheless a statement accessory that can stand up to the most exquisite evening gown. A collectible museum piece that belies its near century of history. Celluloid dagger minaudière with silk bottom tassel and silk rope top handle with caviar bead ball finial. Front face features diagonal row of 15 crystal clear rhinestones surrounded by Art Deco engraving...

1930s peach silk applique bias cut slip by Hand Look size 36. Cream lace trimmed bodice which is decorated with applique flowers and floral embroidery. Empire bodice with drawn work....

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...

Summer 1934 Collection France Haute Couture afternoon coat by Jeanne Lanvin in absinthe green mottled wool knit underlined by an orange scarf, integrated into the neckline. Straigh...

Circa 1935-1945 France Extravagant architectural Bibi made of brown and salmon velvet, of the type worn by artists such as Josephine Baker. Pleated tur...

1930S Black Silk Velvet Gown With Art Deco Detail

1930S Blush Silk Bias Cut 4 Panel Slip

1930S MME JEANNE Baby Blue Haute Couture Silk Satin Art Deco Seamed Gown From La Rochelle France

Good condition with a couple of small seam rips. 1930S Cream Silk Feather Weight Robe & Negligee Ensemble

Pants have elastic in the back. 1930S Black & Gold Silk Crepe Back Satin Jacquard Accent Lounge Pajamas

Circa 1935-1945 France Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork motifs around the edges, signed withl'Aigle Royal, a fashion house in Blois. Very flu...

1930S Navy Blue Bias Cut Cotton Swiss Dot Organdy Puff Sleeve Dress With Rayon Slip

1930S Sky Blue Silk Slip

1930s black lace gown and bolero jacket, the long dress having an open neckline and cap sleeves and featuring a deep panel of black silk velvet extending from the bust through the hi...

Circa 1935 France Beautiful evening pajamas, two pieces Cache-Coeur and pants in cream silk pongee printed with Japanese motifs and dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with bunc...

Circa 1935 France Haute Couture Evening Dress Haute Couture Maggy Rouff in black satin and velvet from 1935. Jacket with round neck, collar and lapels of black velvet sleeves, puff s...

Circa 1935-1945 France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s. Long dress with puffed sleeves and bib effect. V-s...

1930S Jade Green Hand Embroidered Silk Satin Jacket With Red & Pink Flowers

Eye catching for its liquid draping, open back and dramatic train, this gown is an unmistakable reminder of Hollywood’s Golden Age, when decency laws left designers scrambling for wa...

1930S Black Silk Satin Bias Cut Long Sleeve Gown

From the house of FranceVramant Paris (Founded 1935), a crepe silk 1930's Haute Couture Evening Gown designed by Madeleine Vramant. Approx size EU 38

Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleasing design details on this dress including the embroidered neckline with flowers that look like fuchsias. There is a little gather along the square part of the neckline and some of the pleating falls down to the waistband where ties are attached just below the bust - very Grecian in look. There are no labels present but the slip is really well made and good examples of vintage lingerie...

1930S Black Rayon Sheer Slip

1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Jacquard Negligee With Couture Grade Embroidery

This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your e...

1930S Peach & Cream Satin Lace Bust To Knee Slip With Garters

1930S Pink Floral Rayon Asymmetrical Bias Cut Dress

This absolutely enchanting vintage 1930s full length dress in dove grey textured silk with gold lame floral design is in beautiful antique condition. The dress features an empire lin...

1930S Brown & Burgundy Paisley Rayon Jacquard Rare Button Robe With Silk Satin Trim

1930S Peach Silk Tie Front Bed Jacket With Embroidered Net Lace Trim

1930S Blush Pink Silk Satin Chiffon & Lace Couture Slip Dress

While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make this dress a showstopper worthy of the Silver Screen. Hollywood Regency gown...

Circa 1930 France Beautiful evening coat in blue lamé silver silk branded by Germaine Lecomte, famous Parisian House and dating from the 1930s. Stra...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese Eyeglasses case. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Hand-dieyd Silk with lovely beaded embroidery on both sides - These charm...

Floral voile 1930s day dress in pastel colors. Sleeveless bodice has capelet effect with ruffle border and ties that fit through tab. Paneled skirt flares at sides. Slips over the he...

1930S Dusty Rose Cotton Hand-Knit Skirt & Top Ensemble With Belt, Purse Hat

Circa 1930/1935 France Summer dress in black muslin printed chiffon with large yellow and white polka dots from the 1930s. Straight and fluid dress with i...

This is one of the most interesting and unusual antique dresses we have ever had at Circa and of extraordinary construction. It is modelled on an earlier 18th century Polynesian style dress and is made from a very fine cotton in a sweet floral design of pinks and blues representing the flowers of the French nobility. It has a high sweetheart neckline and a princess seamed bodice with an inverted waistband following the lines of what would have been a traditional corset. The sleeve is an elaborate and shortened version of a leg of mutton style whilst the skirt element is a lavish affair of folded and pinned fabric leading to an arrangement of fabric swags on the lower third of the dress. The bottom rear portion is attached to the inverted waistband. The hemline of the dress is asymmetric as a result of the swags. Unlabelled but made by a professional hand, whoever made it had a fabulous appreciation of historical costume and it's quite possible this dress was made for a Hollywood film - it was purchased in LA. The fabric may be much earlier than when the dress was made - we believe in the 1930s. The zip at the back has been added either at the point the dress was made, or a bit later. We have completely restored and cleaned this dress taking great care to address any cotton breaks and she is now in superb condition with no flaws of any note. She will fit size UK 6-8 or US 2 and could be worn as a statement dress for an event or displayed. Design Notes: The robe à la polonaise...

1930S Black Net Pintucked Sheer Dress With Ribbon Waist

1930S White Cotton Eyelet Lace Cute Little Dress With Bow Pockets

1930S Mint Green Rayon Deadstock Beach Pajamas

1930S Cream Silk Antique Lace Bed Jacket

Black velvet opera coat featuring a ruched collar and wrists. Loose fit with curved front hem and balloon sleeves. Single rhinestone button closure. White satin lining.

1930S Ruby Red Rayon Satin Bias Cut Slip Dress

1930S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Back Satin Lounge Pajamas

1930S Off White Cotton Organdy Garden Party Dress With Tiny Green Polka Dots & Matching Ruffle Sleeve Bolero

Black velvet and silk 1930s dress with a V-neck crossover front and frilled mesh trim finished with delicate beading. The dress has silk georgette fluted sleeves...

1930'S Purple Rayon Crepe Vionnet Style Ingenious Twisting Bias Seamed Gown As-Is For Design

1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Sheer Slip Dress Dress Negligee With Drawstring Ribbon Lace Neckline

A stunning 1930s taffeta maxi dress. I love the blue batik floral print against the black background. The multiple thin straps from the shoulders and down to the mid back are sexy a...

This exquisite 1930s Yvonne of Cherbourg hand painted silk jacket will effortlessly afford instant glamour to any ensemble. The piece is petite and feminine, with deeply considered a...

A stunning rose pink lace gown from the 1930s. The dress has a v back line, side opening with hooks and eyes , and a drape over the front and arm holes. The ...

Burgundy velvet gown. Rhinestone detail. Sleeveless. Rear zipper. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— Shoulde...

1930S Grey & Black Silk Chiffon Floral Dress

1930S Blue Hand Crochet Silk Knit Dress Bust - up to 38in Waist - up to 38in Hip - up to 40in Very stretchy Knit can be worn by multiple sizes.

1930S Cream Rayon Satin & Chantilly Lace Unique Sleeve Dress

1930S Cream Metallic Wool Blend Crochet Lace Sleeved Ermine Fur Coat

Circa 1937 France for Export United States or England Long evening coat in black silk velvet, scarf to tie on the collar closed by two large rhinestone buttons, duchesse satin lining, Labelled Reproduction Lucien Lelong, Paris. This is a license model for export to England or the United States. Some very slight damage to the satin lining at the claw and collar, otherwise clean and flawless. Very good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: equivalent size 38 France. Height 128 cm, shoulders 38 cm, collar 41 cm, chest 90 cm, waist 84 cm. Lucien Lelong (1889-1958) is a key figure in the history of French haute couture. He designed his first collection in 1914 and took over the family business in 1919 to become successful in the 1920s. In 1934 he launched the first ready-to-wear collection under the label "Edition". Installed at 16 avenue Matignon in Paris, he created in 1925 the "kinetic" silhouette, i.e. a supple, modern, dynamic line. He was the first to imagine, a decade later, the luxury ready-to-wear and to think of the unity of a production from clothing to accessories and perfumes, considering fashion as much in its aesthetic dimension, as in its industrial and commercial dimension. That same year, he made his first trip to the United States. President of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture from 1937 to 1945, he trained Christian Dior, Robert Piguet...