1940s Fashion

Rendered in the softest shade of cream and accented by trailing black floral appliqués, this original 1940's vintage jacket, is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The...

Pale blue night gown with white lace inset. Pale blue satin ribbon . SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Off-white silk night gown with ruffles and hand-made embroideries. Tiny pleats under the bust. SIZE 40 (Fr) L

Rendered in a dark shade of sage green taffeta, embellished with a pattern of undulating gold thread embroidery and edged with gold leather piping, this original 1940's handbag is j...

This truly mesmerising 1940's bitter chocolate straw hat, with a bright coloured orange ribbon is the perfect statement piece for your seasonal wardrobe. The structured wide brim boa...

This wonderful 1940's knitted waistcoat, embellished with brown wool trailing floral embroidery and finished with gold toned brass studs, is just the piece to layer with this season....

This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...

This statement vintage 1940's cream Plasticflex bag, composed of cream rectangular domed tiles with interwoven painted laces in a matching shade of cream set against a cream cotton b...

Silk shirt and skirt ensemble with check pattern. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Belt lenght: 110cm X 18cm SIZE 38 / M

Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L

A fabulous beige and grey silk and wool fitted 1940's jacket from Lilli Ann. The double breasted jacket has a winged front collar, long sleeves with fold back cuffs and front self c...

This wonderful 1940's navy blue velvet and pearl decorated hat and matching bag set, are the perfect ode to the winter season. The pixie design of the hat, boasts a rounded wire fra...

This sleek 1940's black crepe evening dress has a striking design worked in gold sequins from the right shoulder to the left hip. The diagonal lines terminate in a curve at the shoul...

Rendered in black faille silk and embellished with trailing floral embroidery in shades of green, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal be...

A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...

This beautiful 1940’s clutch bag, made up of knotted and woven wooden beads, painted in a deep black satin finish, above a black rayon lining, is the perfect statement accessory. ...

Velvet burgundy Robe with thread embroideries and satin flower lining. Button covered with fabric closure on the middle front . Shoulder pad. Top-stitched. SIZE M

This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which is in turn embellished with white rocailles beaded tassels, is the perfect piece f...

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben "Clockworks" Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated with jet beads and tons of pocket watch and cuckoo clock mini brooches...

Burgundy silk chiffon draped evening dress. Zip closure on the middle back. Silk satin slip dress lining. SIZE: XXS

This incredible 1940’s woven straw wide brim tilted hat, rendered in a timeless and tailored silhouette, is the perfect addition to your millinery collection. The high gloss black st...

Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...

This truly enchanting 1940's miniature handbag, rendered in a floral and abstract patterned barkcloth, in shades of cream, deep red, blue, burgundy and pink with gold painted accents...

Mid Century Dragon Embroidered Kimono in ivory silk broadcloth with elaborately hand embroidered blue silk ombre on back. Self belt. 1940's.

Gorgeous Late 1940s Strapless Sunburst Weave Silver Lame Gown w Full Skirt: A pristine, stunning, rare gown from the late 40s. This piece is bright and gleaming with no oxidization ...

This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle i...

This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...

A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...

Elegant Bamboo Handled Sterling Letter Opener from the 1940's. Made in Mexico with appropriate hallmarks. Fully etched bamboo motif on both sides of handle. 8.75" x .5".

This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set wi...

Stunning 1940s Mainbocher Inc black skirt in a lightweight fabric (seems like a light wool crepe) with a plethora of tassels in a chevron pattern at front waist. Side zip with snaps ...

Hermes classic vintage navy calf leather "Pan" clutch featuring a fold over top with Art-deco push-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 1930-1940's. Attr...

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Called "Les Amours" This scarf has been designed by Hugo Grygkar in 1947 Super Rare Scarf. Collectible ! No reissue Rated 1A in the Hermès Scarves Book...

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...

This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality exotic leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold hard...

Incredible colors! This vintage light weight duster or robe from the 1940s features the most amazing striped chevron design. Unlined with front button closure. Hidden side pockets. T...

This stunning vintage late 1940s/early 1950s lace gown is defined by the most romantic off-the-shoulder draped swag, which can be worn a number of ways, or removed entirely— it can s...

Rendered in a truly iconic silhouette this original 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with rose gold tone metal studs, is just the piece to add to your cocktail collection. ...

This exquisite vintage Hermès belt embodies the house’s origins as an equestrian leather goods maker — a heritage that continues to define its artistry and allure. As described by Th...

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle, silk lining with a pocket and a gold clasp top closu...

This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moiré silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a ...

Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined. Note : none rhinestones and studs are missing. ...

A stunning vintage cape by Marshall and Snelgrove. The cape is in black velvet with a white fur lining. It has one internal pocket and a single ...

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...

A gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and back. it has a gold metal frame, top snap closur...

The Maneige Royal, or L’Instruction du Roy, by Antoine de Pluvinel, here painted on a silk scarf. Great to use framed as it is an old textile from the 1940s. In the middle with the M...

A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is line...

The most beautiful little pair of 1940's boudoir slippers you could ever hope to set eyes upon. Rendered in a warm shade of blush pink satin and accented by burgundy rayon scalloped rosettes, these original pair of Daniel Green...

Beautiful vintage 1940s MARSHALL FIELD'S black silk velvet rhinestone encrusted cloche hat! The perfect piece to complete any outfit. Can be worn by most sizes due to the fit. In gr...

Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...

Wonderful and hard to find summer ermine fur (cousin to th mink) jacket coat! Ermines are white during the winter months (to blend in with the snow), and transform into this beautifu...

Silk mohair worsted skirt-suit with pleated sleeves. Fabric button and buttonhole in the middle front. Bow with rhinestone buckle on the top of each sleeves. Shoulder-pads. Acetate o...

UNKNOWN - Pink crepe dress with blue bows. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. To be mentioned, some defects on the fabric. Conditio...

Circa 1945/1950 France Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from the years 1945/1950.  No labelled. Structured jacket with notched clips, black silk fl...

1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern

An unusual pair of fur trimmed over shoes. These are great for wearing with you evening shoes as the heel is hollow . Best size for a UK 5 1/2 - 6 1/2,.

Art Deco Shell Pink Silk Chiffon Smocked Ensemble almost completely handmade of French origin. This ensemble is 95% hand made, with even all the edges hand embroidered with scalloped...

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone appears to be a green tourmaline. Open work back is elaborately hand etched silver. Exquisite craftsmanship with the frame, hand made in Italy with the micro glass bead hand base...

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...