1940s Fashion

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long sleeves come to a point at hand. Gathered bust and basque waist....

Dramatically lined in red satin 1940S Green & Gold Silk Cape Made From Antique Japanese Jacquard With Fox Fur Collar

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...

1940s Black Wool Felt Beret w Rolled Brim Gold Studs & Long Felt Knotted Fringe at Side: Unmarked as to maker, this one is high on style! Size Medium-Large

Vintage Brooks Brothers Mens Dove Gray Suede Dress Gloves from the 1940's. Size 8.5 Mens buttery soft suede. Snap closures on back. 1940's USA.

An incredible 1940s suit from Davidson's Madeleine label in a pale yellow and black fine wool small hounds tooth check pattern. The long sleeve single breasted jacket has a lapel collar, princess seams and elaborate pockets with self covered buttons and functional button holes matching the center front along their sides. In addition to the abundant front detail, the jacket back has zig zag waist seaming and a vent. Stunning! The midi length skirt...

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

A pretty Summer dress from the 1940s. The dress has an interesting double collar and button detail on the front. It has a side zip opening, short s...

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 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...

With curled brims that lift the face and draw attention upward, Breton hats are like instant face lifts. In brown straw, this petite version recalls the seaside hats with which Coco ...

1940s Black Felt Peaked-Front Hat w Large Sapphire Blue Velvet Flower & Netting: Union label inside, no maker. Fits up to size 22.

Circa 1945-1950 France Beautiful day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating from the end of the Second World War.  Tight-fitting dress with darts and slits at t...

Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink rayon lining and zip on the left side. Small bow in the same fabric on the bust. SIZE XS

This fine 1940s flecked grey wool jacket retailed in high end American department store Schleisner and Co, Baltimore. There is a small additional label inside from the Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board which was a Union-made label used from 1936-1972. This darted and contoured jacket features a rounded v-neckline, with an overlapping button closure, and a further four pearlescent buttons running down the front. It has sloped seamed shoulders with slight padding to add structure, finished off with a button to each cuff. The rear of the garment is cut in a slight V shape, almost reminiscent of a riding jacket, and finished with another button. There is a tiny concealed 'train ticket...

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"...

This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine, contemporary aesthetic. The light rayon fabric has an impressionist style novelty print depicting riverside scenes with sailing boats and pasture land in soft grey, pale lilac, jade and turquoise. The calf-length dress is long sleeved with a low plunging wrap over bodice, a wide set lapel collar and forwards facing yolk on the shoulders under which the fabric is gently gathered. It is a loose fitting shift cut with a seam to mark the waistband, and could be worn loose or drawn in with a belt if desired. There is no lining and a zip fastening at the centre reverse. This lovely dress is superbly adaptable and could transform as evening wear with the correct accessories. Would fit up to a US size 8, UK size 12...

Circa 1940-1950 Europe Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very propably from the Second World War. Clever print on silk satin cream with surreal patterns popular in the 1940s thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli ... Fish, horse heads, parrots appear in a flowery decor and abundant acid colors. Short sleeves and Claudine collar applied with a golden cord and knotted. Integrated belt with two flaps hanging out on the front to refine the silhouette. Beautiful bobbin lace...

1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse The elegant oval-shaped evening bag is encrusted with elaborate black iridisc...

Charming and unusual Ivory Slip Dress with Courtesan Embroideries from the 1940's. Elaborate 18th Century dancing courtesans in satin are hand embroid...

1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat: Simple, striking design from a renowned milliner and designer. Size small.

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: Geisha, Japan Scene, Called "LAQUES JAPONAISES" but no title on it Designed by Hugo Grygkar in 1948. Onl...

1930s Navy Wide Brimmed Fedora WIth Lacing Detail and curled brim

1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim

Elegant Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener from the 1940's Mexico. Rosewood inset with sterling spheres and loop finial. 8.5" x 1", blade 5".

Amazing 1940s FUJIBAYASHI blue, green and gold novelty print vintage silk brocade jacket! Features trees and landscapes / mountains printed throughout. Detachable fringe belt makes t...

A chic vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The jacket has a three button front fastening, two pockets at the front, and weights in the hem so it hangs well. The skirt has a...

Circa 1947-1950 France Unlabelled Bar Haute Couture skirt suit in black and white mottled marbled printed silk faille dating from the New-Look years of Christian Dior. Jacket with ...

The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...

Circa 1940/1950 France Light blue and beige suede sleeveless waistcoat entirely hand-painted on a musical theme probably signed by René Gruau. Commissioned for a play in the late 19...

Charming 1940's straw hat in a light tan or fawn shade with taupe brown ruched satin band and a natural white silk rose embellished with an amber stone. The hat silhouette is somewhere between a modified boater and a pork pie...

Lilli Ann 1940s nip waist peplum hem black and white stripe wool skirt suit. Stylish suit, the jacket gives a nod to Christian Dior's Bar suit. This ja...

1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties

Beautiful 40s vintage black silk velvet hat! Features rhinestones at each front side, with intricate pleating. Chin strap, and side clamps ensures the hat stays on the head. In great...

A pretty summer outfit, a long vintage cotton dress and matching bolero. The dress is in a pretty print in red, yellow and blue , has a scoop fron...

"Black Tie" doesn't necessarily have to mean "black jacket," and if you are the kind of gentleman who wants to stand out from the crowd, opt for the debonair gold standard: the ivory dinner jacket...

1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the front bodice, fitted at the waist, mid calf length...

French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...

This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft pastel shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple and green. ...

Up for your consideration is a rare figural porcelain powder box and lotion decanter set, created for Hattie Carnegie by Lenox, most likely in the...

1940S Green Rayon Mens Paisley Print Pajama Top

Color fading along shoulder and sleeves. 1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Studded Dress With Ruffles & Shirring, As-Is

1940S White Button Up Blouse Hand Embroidered Detail

1940S Burgundy Striped Rayon Pajama Pants

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...

1940S Seafoam Green Wool Gabardine High Hollywood Waist Men's Pants

Longing for a more elegant sleepwear alternative to cotton shorts? Hearken back to the 1940s, when gals wore tap panties: equally as roomy and comfortable as boxers, silk tap panties...

1940S Lewis Frimel Co Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Print Pajamas

30s Pale yellow Mesh Gown and Slip. Side snap closure. We have sever original 1930s slips in varying colors so purchaser would not have to take the green slip...

1940S Blue & Pink Cold Rayon Floral Crop Top Pants Pajamas

1940S Jamarettes Black Cold Rayon Red And Yellow Print Top

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas

Some small repairs to holes in several places. 1940S White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Print Pajamas

A cute day dress by Marion Michaels. In a light sage green jacquard and silk fabric with swirling design in tonal shades. This dress has a chic frilled collar and cuffs and a fullish...

1940s Mink Hat & Muff Set. Muff opens up & comes w/ small mirror. Joseph Magnin.

1940S COOPERS Scenic Photo Beach Print Aloha Pin-Up Girl Shorts

40s Beaded Peplum Evening Dress. Glass beads on heavy crepe. Side zip closure. Has pockets!

When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding...