1940s Fashion

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.

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. ...

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...

numbered Skirt-suit in wool with thin stripes

This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...

Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers, jars, fountains and architectural elements. Straight dress...

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

A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress has a v neck with triangular collar and zip front with bow detail. It has short slee...

A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the dress has a square neckline with pleat detail a...

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...

A chic black satin jacket from the 1940s. The jacket has a v neckline, elbow length sleaves with turn ups, a four button front opening and pockets...

Summer Collection 1947 France Rare women's sports jacket (Golf, riding or winter sport?) in olive-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summer collection 1947. Men's wardrobe inspiration for this four-pocket jacket with buttoned flaps and elegant à la Française pleats in the back for ease of movement. Closure with brass buttons covered with velvet with a reminder at the cuff. Lining in damask silk in the same color with the logo of the famous designer house of Jeanne Lanvin with her daughter. Original label in white ottoman...

A chic vintage top from the 1940s. In black crepe with sequin detail, the top has gathering on the shoulder with a wrap over front and popper opening at the side and front. It has de...

Circa 1938/1942 France Amazing evening bolero, possibly Haute Couture Worth (oral transmission of the progeny), made of fuschia wool twill Circa 1938/1942. Curved bolero with scabb...

A fun vintage jacket by Textron. The jacket is in a red quilted fabric with black detail on each side. There is one patch pocket and x '' slit on either side. The jacket is fully li...

Circa 1940 France Beautiful orientalist Fancy evening jacket or costume dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Yellow-green silk satin embroidered with golden sequins and appliqués of cords in golden threads. Fringes on the edge in trimmings of golden threads. Cut inspired by Kaftab with wide open pagoda sleeves...

A great vintage sundress in a bright emerald green fabric with black and white stripes, and white buttons down the front. It has a drop waist, 2 laye...

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...

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...

MAGNIFICENT Kelly 35 bag from the House of HERMES in shiny black porosus crocodile. The jewelry is gold plated. On each tab, inscription "HERMES Paris". It...

Hermes black leather and suede long gloves ca. 1947

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...

A black crepe dress with sequin trim by Schroder Wulf. This dress is sleavless with a round neckline, a bow at waist leval and asymetric layers . It...

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 chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric covered buttons at the front , and has an attractive stitched collar.

A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and cut out petals. The dress has a sweet hear neckline and short sleeves,and it opens a...

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,.

New Super special 1940's vintage Ray Ban Oudoorsmas Aviator 12K gold filled frame with light green lenses. The smallest size available, suitable for children. This piece is a seldo...

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...

A pretty vintage knit for Spring by Creation Anne Laroye.In a pretty pink colour the top has decoration at the neck and the cuffs, with a tie at the neck and a single button opening.

1940s tan crocodile open toe platform wedge shoes ca. 1940-1949

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...

A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty blue colour with a subtle ribbed detail. It has a button opening at the back , an...

A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue , brown and yellow flowers. It has a decorative bow...

Superb pair. Classic Hinged Butterfly 12K gold filled frame. USA Made by Bausch and Lomb. Original True Green RB3 B&L lenses. Marked on top of the bri...

Introducing an exquisite Jeanne Lanvin 1940s couture green and brown tartan tweed coat and skirt ensemble, a true gem that embodies the timeless elegance...

This truly enchanting 1940's cream crepe silk dress, embellished with a sequin and bead design of a bird of Paradise perched upon a branch surrounded by leaves and flowers, in sumptu...

JO NAPOT KIVANOK! Here I am offering a beautiful hungarian hand-embroidered wedding apron with differnt flowers and fruits from the early 1950s. The joung Hungarian girls embroidere...

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...

Circa 1940 France Sculptural silver lamé evening dress with a large oval neckline and small kimono sleeves by Lucile Manguin, member of the French haute couture union and daughter of the painter Fauve, dated 1938 - 1942. Amazing work of quilting with boutissé strands following the bust and flaring out at the bottom in accordion pleats. Provenance: Drouot sale "La mode dans l'art, modernité d'hier" Françoise Auguet, 9 June 1993, lot 160. From accession Musée de France, Institut Mode Méditerranée Maryline Vigouroux of February 11, 2021, study Cornette de Saint Cyr (Unique case in France). The silver lamé has some traces of oxidation. The general structural condition remains very good. Museum or collection piece, not wearable today. Dimensions: Equivalent size 38 France. Member of the Chambre syndicale de la Haute Couture française, Lucile Manguin, daughter of the famous Impressionist painter, set up her fashion house, in the carré d'or, at 12 Rue François 1er...

A chic tophandle snakeskin bag in tan and dark brown. The bag has a flap front with clasp. There is a pouch pocket at the front, and internally there are two compartments each with ...

A stunning silk coat from China in the 1940's.The embroidered coat has black background with wonderful embroidery on the back, sleeves and hem. The inside is a dark blue silk and lin...

This is a really gorgeous little snake skin clutch bag in a rich dark tan colour. It is in near perfect condition, and a really gorgeous shape. It has a sm...