1930s Fashion

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...

Slight color fade 1930S Lime Green Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Sleeved Gown

1930S Cream Hand Crochet Cotton Cardigan Shrug Top

As is condition, small nicks and holes 1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Rayon & Lace Slip Dress Negligee

Such a beautiful vintage 1930s couture navy blue velvet caplet! Features vibrant navy blue textured silk velvet. Intricate black embroidered Russian inspired clasp at neck. Looks fan...

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.

With its cascading ruffle back skirt, puffed sleeves and sweetheart neckline, this gown is like a page out of Walter Plunkett’s designs for “Gone with ...

1930S Blue Rayon & Silk Net Gown From Paris With Velvet Ribbon Trim, Some Small Holes

1930S Bias Cut Silk Silver Lamé Floral Jacquard Old Hollywood Gown With Chiffon Waist Tie

A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...

A gorgeous vintage 1930's Black bombshell evening dress. A slinky black crepe rayon dress with a v neck, cinched in at the waist with a long skirt and a gold lame trim neckline. It has a figure hugging silhouette with some stretch to the material, a very flattering cut. This is such a gorgeous vintage Art Deco era bombshell dress...

1930S Burnt Orange Floral Silk Burnout Velvet Gown As-Is For Design Or Theatre

This kimono is as rare as it is stunningly beautiful. So we had to have it. Usually at Morphew we only carry pieces in pristine condition. However the beauty of this print has us looking past the signs of age and stains on this piece. Being sold as-is it is in lovely wearable condition it just sadly is not as mint condition as our usual wares. Please note photos. 1930S Lilac Floral...

1940s Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties

Sensational! Luxurious silk satin fully lined and covered in beautiful hand embroidered dragons in a striking orange. This piece is in near mint condition for the age however it does have a few minor stains. A rare and gorgeous piece. 1930S Silver & Blue Silk Jacquard Scenic Embroiderd Long Robe...

This is a vintage 1930's two piece rust red silk dress with a matching belt with original sash buckle. This top of the dress has long sleeves with gathered tucks on the elbows, a V n...

1930S Black Silk Charmeuse Art Deco Appliqué Circles & Winged Collar Evening Coat From Paris With Schiaparelli Style Celuloid "ZIPP" Cuffs

A regal piece of outerwear whose weight belies its warmth, this exquisite silk velvet mantle is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the touch. Vertical ruching creates drape and texture enough for it to hold its own when paired with drop waist flapper dresses or glamorous evening gowns...

1930S White Rayon Sheer Broiderie Dress With Layered Ruffle Neckline

1930S Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress With Fab Silver Buttons & Puff Sleeves

1930S Beige & Yellow Gold Chiffon Lace Slip Dress

A pretty vintage French navy dress from the 1930s. In a chiffon like fabric, the dress has a v neckline, cap sleeves , diagonal frills at the front, and frills at the back. It is ful...

1930S Black, Silver & Gold Metallic Silk Lamé Beaded Fringed Cape Or Belt From Paris

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...

1930S Black & Aqua Trim Silk/Rayon Velvet Robe

Circa 1930/1940 France Evening bolero in iridescent velvet with a peach skin effect dating from the 1930s / 1940s, in the same style as Jeanne Lanvin...

Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper sati...

Fabulous and fun with subtle fading. 1930S Black & Purple Cotton Ruffle Sleeved “Breakfast Formals” House Dress

1930S Cream Rayon & Cotton Lace Slip Dress

1930S Black Silk Chiffon Sheer Chanel Style Art Deco Dress With White Rayon Trim & Rhinestone Embellishments

From the famed San Antonio department store Joske’s, the first fully air conditioned store in Texas. Boasting over 550,000 square feet of space, Joske’s was like a city within a city...

1930S Peach Silk & Lace Lingerie Romper

Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case A Superb and very rare piece, the case is made in good Quality Brown leather hide, ...

Circa 1930 France Beautiful Art Deco winter coat in cotton and cut velvet in brick rust color with Cubist graphics and dating from the 1930s. Loose c...

A wonderful vintage dress in a vibrant blue silk velvet. The dress has a v neckline, popper fastenings and log of mutton sleaves. It has narrow wrist...

1930S Violet Silk & Rayon Velvet Bias Cut Swing Jacket

1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Slip Dress Negligee With Sheer Embroidered Chiffon Button Up Bodice And Cap Sleeves

Circa 1930/1935 France Haute Couture Heavy and long Anonymous Haute Couture coat in micro beads "Sablé de perles" embroidered in the style of Paul Poiret around 1928/1930. Exception...

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips

1930S Sapphire Blue Bias Cut Silk Velvet Draped Cap Sleeve Gown

1930s panne silk velvet floral jacket which retailed at the upmarket department store Dickins and Jones in London's Regent Street. It has a striking repeat floral print in cream, pu...

1930S Russet Brown Bias Cut Rayon Blend Crepe Plissé Gown Slight As-Is

1930S Black Silk Velvet Art-Deco Seamed Bias-Cut Cocktail Dress With Cute Puff Sleeves

A stylish and easy to wear vintage jacket in a great shade of green. The jacket is collarless and unlined and has one pocket on the left hand side. Measurements: Bust 38/39'' ,length...

1930S Brown Cream & Pink Silk Lamé Cowl Bias Cut Gown

Black sequin maxi dress. Unlined. V-neck. Side Zipper. Silk. Marked 'Irving Detroit'. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurem...

1930S Grey Rayon Crinkle Crepe Asymmetrical Flutter Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Silk with lovely embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These charmin...

1930S Black Silk Crepe Jacquard Dress With Sheer Net Yoke & Lace Ruffle Sleeves

1930'S Blush Pink Silk Satin Push Up Frontless Bra From Paris

1930S Cranberry Red Rare Rayon Blend Knit Maxi Dress With Sleeves

This unique early 1930s slip dress simply exudes glamour. The black and gold lace lame overlay is complemented beautifully by a delicate black silk s...

1930S Black Silk Chiffon Tie Waist Dress With Lace Inset Sleeves

1930S Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon Slip Dress With Keyhole And Little Pink Bows

1930S White Rayon Tulle Princess Gown With Pearlesent Sequin Beaded Bodice From Paris

1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves

1930S Cream Silk & Rayon Corded Lace Dress Jacket Ensemble

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...