1940s Fashion

1940s Torso Creations Red Velvet Bolero Jacket w Lattice Overlay & Ruffles: Horsehair braid with rhinestones at intersections overlay this lovely...

40s purple suede & leather ankle strap heels. Gold tone buckles at side of straps. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/4" Palm of the Foot: 2 1/2" Heel Height: 3 1/2"

Black wool evening jacket with orange rhinestone embellishment popping out from tiny "passe-poil" opening. Rayon lining. Size M

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt. Size M

Full vamp old Hollywood glamour with the fringed bodice on this dress. Add extra shoulder pads for even more voomph! Dress sold as-is as there are a few small repairs though nothing...

A beautifully tailored 1940s Creed of London couture 3-piece royal blue wool skirt suit with caplet. Silk crepe lined and fabulous inscribed buttons. Caplet has a velvet Chesterfield...

A fabulous and rare 1940s Kamehameha Polynesian styled mid-century graphic figural print rayon dress or caftan in chartreuse, magenta, black and cobalt blue. Solid magenta lining on ...

Circa 1945-1950 France Elegant black satin beret bibi with stitched wings, signed Création Alberte Haute Mode Paris and dating from the late 1940s. Never used, it still has the sew...

Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton

1940s Brown Beaded Platform Shoes Size 6 US

A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...

Charming satin evening bag with applied motif made of dozens of loops of bias satin to form an oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle...

A Hindenburg survivor, Philip Mangone was born into a family of Italian tailors and favored the sleek, military silhouettes he employed while designing ...

Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky black silk satin with Art Deco style soutache embroidery...

With its double breasted jacket, below-the-knee skirt, scads of buttons and velvet details, this suit is the epitome of the "Girl Friday" suit popularized by Rosalind Russell in the ...

1940's patriotic style red & blue crepe skirt suit with cropped jacket. The jacket is a stylized version of a military look with pointy wide collar, exaggerated shoulders, upturned ...

40s Black Suede Platform Shoes

A spectacular late 1940s Maud et Nano black felt platter hat with lavish stacked ostrich plumes creating a degree of lushness not often seen. It's no surpr...

1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art Deco Rose Lace

1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice

1940s wine colored wool gaberdine suit with bands of reverse material below the shoulders. The faux pockets are hand stitched decorative along the left shoulder. The cuffs are decorated with matching panels...

This original 1940s lame jacket fastens at the front with six buttons, each covered in a bright Royal purple silk velvet. The high neckline features a neat...

Hard-to-find 1940s brown suede platform shoes with brown leather leaf appliqués on instep and heel. Open toe and sandal back with ankle strap. In excellent condition. Heel measures 4...

A stunning vintage black velvet gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline, with gathering at the bust and by the side seam. It has cap sleav...

40s round toe chocolate brown alligator pumps. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/4 inches Palm: 3 inches Heel: 3 1/2 inches

Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's. Pleated faux wrap design with large exaggerated collar and amazing gold kid applique Deco...

Circa 1940s, this embossed panne silk velvet dress has a fabulous Art Deco floral and leaf print with a full length, panelled skirt. The full circular hem has bias cut elements whic...

1940S Black Floral Print Silk Long Chinese Jacket

This breathtaking 1940's large rectangle box bag, with brass metal features is the perfect finishing piece to your ensemble. The rectangle shape of the bag, box an exterior of black...

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the skirt. Zip on the right side. No lining. SIZE L

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".

In fantastic condition for its age, this sheared beaver cape can be worn for the evening over a dress or equally over a sweater and jeans. Closure is by two hooks and eyes and the ba...

1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on the left side. SIZE L

Black velvet three-quarter coat in black velvet embellished with gold sequined leaf design curving from the shoulder to the armhole. Collarless, with balloon sleeves and white quilte...

1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with bras buckles, leather soles and a 4 inch high heel.

Black wool 1940s jacket with teardrop-shaped silver stud embellishment near shoulders and along front of self-tie waistband. Indented round neckline, square shoulders with pads, shap...

Unusual Wool Cold Shoulder Houndstooth Jacket from the 1940's. Navy wool worsted with a strong exposed shoulder which is covered in houndstooth wool with...

1940s Day Dress with Novelty Button Trim. Vertical strip bodice with gathered bust, contrast brown skirt. Velvet trim on collar and breast pocket. Button trim on pockets and sleeves.

A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the shoulders and two pockets at waist level.

Navy blue rayon jersey ensemble. No lining. Elastic waist on the skirt.Gros grain on the button placket (inside) and the collar SIZE M

1940S Navy, Lime Green & Purple Rayon Floral Printed Dress With Taffeta Hem

1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer dress. Fit size: Small / 2 or 4 B: 34” / W: 26”/ H: 34” / Dress Length: 42"

This beautiful vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft cream which is visible beneath the sheer fabric of the skirt, a pretty sweetheart ...

A wonderful and rare early Bes-Ben tilt hat in a rich Kelly green: Front consists of exuberant loopy felt fringe. The back is a wide wrapping jersey band s...

This is an original 1940s black crepe blouse with a striking metallic gold swirl design. One of the best cocktail separates we've ever had, with a dropped shoulder, a gentle draping ...

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,.

1940S ARMANDE PARIS Chocolate Brown Satin, Lace Deadstock Long Line Bra

Charming Art Deco Travel Hangers in blue leather case with 6 collapsible stained wood and metal hangers in the set. 5" x 4.5" case, Hangers me...

Sleek mid 1940s navy blue soft wool deco style jacket coat! Features a fitted bodice with a generous bottom. Royal blue and ivory color blocked buttons up the front, with small brass...

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 f...

An adorable 1940s Coret of San Francisco chocolate brown silk satin Dutch-style cocktail hat with upswept sides and structured bonnet-like crown. Hand-sewn. Comb attach at inside fr...

An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink a...

1940s Black Alligator Handbag Slight tarnish on the metal work. L 12 H 9 D 4.5

1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through the waist sits close to the body. Lined with black on...

1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris

1940S Rayon Satin Tropical Mexican Novelty Print Lounge Pajamas

1940s black suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with mesh inserts, brass buckle, and a pleated suede bow that reaches from the toe tot the side of the heel. The soles are made o...