1940s Fashion

A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was founded in 1945 as a "separates house," specializing in pieces a woman could wear both separately and as a set— quite a novelty at the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black velvet with felt rose appliqué and beaded embroidery— it actually presents like a dress, but is really two pieces, and each could absolutely be mixed and worn separately (as was the original design concept). The look is so romantic and reminds me of Old Hollywood film stars (with a dash of Snow White). The Vintage 14k Gold Spinel Heart...

Circa 1940-1945 France Amazing beret or large Bibi of lady in braided ribbons of brown Rafia squirrel and transparent Celluloïd dating from the Second World War...

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...

1940S Oyster Grey Acetate Satin Draped Evening Gown With Back Bustle Detail

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

Wool navy blue skirt suit with bubbling sleeves. Navy blue rayon ( or acetate) lining. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. Plastic buttons and buttonhole on cuffs. Shoulder-pa...

Chiné tweed skirt-suit with black velvet details and edge. Brown rayon lining. Shoulders-pads. Box pleat in the jacket middle back. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. SIZE ...

Black raw silk ( French import fabric) skirt-suit with beadwork details on collar and bubbling sleeves. Rayon lining. Shoulder-pads. Fabric covered buttons and buttonhole. Buttons an...

Black wool skirt-suit with jewlery rhinestone buttons and cut-work. Rayon lining. Thick Shoulder-pads. Fake pockets. Godets on the bottom back of the jacket. Pleated satin details o...

Introducing our 1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono, a true work of art that beautifully fuses vintage charm and contemporary elegance. This mid-length kimono is a testament to time...

Amazing French Chinoiserie Embroidered Sequin Clutch with enameled silver frame. Beautifully hand embroidered with gold and silver tinsel threads over gold sequins on a vibrant purpl...

A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age minimalism and geometry. Its richly-adorned notched V neckline is outlined with a sta...

1940’s black ‘Plasticflex’ clutch handbag manufactured by R. Appel, an American company, and invented by Florence Kuhlman. It is no accident that this clever design was created during World War II when manufacturers were looking for alternative materials to counteract shortages in supplies. The handbag consists of plastic tiles laced together into a flexible mesh without a frame. The result is a bag that is comfortable to carry with a super cool look. It zips across the top with a roomy fabric lined interior that is perfect for all our modern day accessories. It really is the fashion precursor to Paco Rabanne’s chain mail...

Rare and hard to find vintage travel razor in case by Hermes - Paris. Possibly dating back to the 1940s. Two piece 'Wardonia - Sheffield' safety razor in metal. The razor comes in a ...

Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag from the 1940's, Belgium. 3D flower with pearly beaded petals on an oval form zippered base with silvery beaded loop handle. 1940's Belgium. 6.5"...

Introducing the 1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown – a stunning masterpiece that transports you back to the glamour and elegance of a bygone era. This long-sleeved ivory-colored sh...

Breathtaking Jeanne Lanvin haute couture black Chantilly-lace dress dating back to the mid 1940's. Lanvin was recognized for her innovative approach to fashion as well as for her fin...

This stunning 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 is bras...

This fabulous handbag was made by Hermes in 1945. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this piece was made about 12 years before Grace Kelly wore the style that we now know as the...

An absolutely stunning and highly coveted metallic gold embroidered and beaded black rayon crepe hourglass gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice has...

Original cold rayon novelty feather print wrap dress dating to the 1940s. It is in really vibrant colours of orange, yellow and blue against a black background and is a combination o...

This lovely 1940s vintage rayon playsuit is a rare find and designed to fit a pre or young teen. Of particular note is the magnificent novelty print depicting Roman warriors, chariot...

This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...

This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...

JO NAPOT KIVANOK! Here I am offering a beautiful Hungarian hand-embroidered wedding skirt from the early 1950s. This original piece features a full, pleated skirt that is open at th...

This is such a stunning and ethereal Ceil Chapman full-length garden gown dating back to the mid 1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel fe...

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"...

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...

Black night gown with lace insert and satin flower in the middle front. No fabric tag, probably nylon. SIZE M

Circa 1930/1950 France Amazing evening or party jacket inspired by Amazone style, in brown silk satin with gold stylized patterns in volutes, feathers and panaches. This is a reuse of an older dress...

1940s Lady Head Vase 1940s Lady Head Vase with Green Hat and Bow Labeled Relpo Japan on the Bottom Some slight paint fading on the top of the hat, and on...

An absolutely beautiful and very rare night gown by Heavenly Fischer from the 1940's. Perfect to wear either out in an evening with a pair of high heels/ flat sandals or as a night g...

1940s Abercrombie & Fitch Crimson Red Wool Blanket Coat 1940s Abercrombie & Fitch Crimson Red Wool Blanket Coat, with metal front zipper and zip up ...

Marcel Vertes design hand cross stitched pillbox hat circa 1940. Of a flying dove with wings outstretched holding an olive leaf in its beak. Black background with the dove in ivory w...

very few tiny spots, no gross soiling, in very condition. 1940S Oyster Grey Wool Gabardine Custom Made Western Shirt With Embroidered Suede Fringe Yoke & Cuffs

An eye-catching alternative to the traditional gold and silver metal mesh for which the company is famous, this rare enamel plated mesh version also features a unique Bakelite top fr...

A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a small peter pan collar and puff short sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted- plain in...

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...

Circa 1945-1950 France PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE. Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 194...

Black with white chiné wool skirt-suit. Interesting collar effect like a tie. Black silk lining ( jacket only) with Schiaparelli's signature

A highly coveted and incredibly glamorous Irene Lentz custom couture candlelight cream gown dating back to the late 1940's. Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her ingeniously constructed, sophisticated, couture-standard garments. After charming Los Angeles society and celestial celebrities with her jaw-dropping custom work at Bullock’s Wilshire, the designer was plucked to helm the illustrious glamour factory of stunning costumes at MGM Studios. The two time Academy Award nominated Irene is best known for her work with Silver Screen Legends Marlene Dietrich, Ingrid Bergman, Lana Turner, Ginger Rogers, and Doris Day. Desiring to offer her designs to women off the screen, she founded the manufacturing company Irene, Inc. with investment support from twenty-five of the nation’s leading department stores. This magnificent candlelight cream silk satin strapless bustier gown...

Phenomenal condition for the age, some areas of soiling however no gross stains nor perspiration wear. The leather is in pretty good shape and is not brittle nor stiff. VERY rare custom made western shirt. 1940'S Green & Gold Rayon Rare Men's Gene Autry Rockabilly Western Cowboy Shirt...

Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt. Size M

1940S Brown Leather Distressed Zipper Front Jacket

jersey cocktail dress with pink flowers printed. Gather in the middle front on the bust, ruffles on the hips, zip on the left side. Size M

Circa 1930/1950 Italy Metrage for curtain or refined decoration of a blue marbled cotton with large Terracotta decoration by Mariano Fortuny, famous Venetian manufacturer. Cotton tw...

as-is some minor spots & stains 1940S Grey & Pink Rayon Crepe Atomic Print Dress

A headturning vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The suit is in a wonderful print of purple, pink and orange. The skirt is A line, and the jacket has fabric button opening, yo...

This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk CC41 dress, with a hand painted and printed trailing pattern of blue bells and filigree decorative gold stems, is a rare piece to behold and never again find. Her V shaped neckline is framed by a wide pointed collar, decorated with painted accents, Her elegant shoulder line boasts small internal shoulder pads, that set off the 3/4 length sleeves, edged with painted accents just above the cuffs. Her fitted bodice is accented by mock silk covered buttons along the centre front, setting off the cinched in waistline, which can be drawn in along the back of the dress with the matching crepe silk tie. Her elegant skirt drapes from gathered pleats into a tiered panel hemline, decorated with painted accents along the base 2 tiers. Label: CC41 ( this is only apparent along the top of the label) Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 36 inches Shoulder to Hem: 44.5 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 18 inches Hips: 58 inches Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with 5 press studs Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. A few very light areas where some of the paint has cracked, or come away. This is no apparent when the dress is being worn, and only noticeable upon close inspection. Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: crepe silk, hand painted some areas printed. Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson...

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's dress, rendered in a cream crepe silk, with a pattern of blooming hibiscus flowers in sunsets shades of reds, oranges and yellows, with green...

Stunning Sheared Fur with a leopard print. Lining in wonderful condition. The best fit is 6-8. Please compare our measurements with a piece of clothing that fits you. Please be sure ...

Our 1940's white with sequin embellishment dress is a timeless piece with a classic style. It features cap sleeves, a side zipper, a keyhole back, and 12.5" front slit. The dress is...

Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...

This 1940's black crepe evening or cocktail dress has a striking design of embroidered, beaded and lace trimmed fans on the front and back of the dress. Some fans are fully open and...

Abstract swirls of crystal and metallic threads, hand sewn and embroidered on an ivory satin beret style hat. LeGroux Soeurs, hat makers from the Belle Epoque through the 1950's. ...

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail

1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim