1940s Fashion

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...

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...

1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Pillbox Shaped Velvet Hat w Trompe L'Oeil Needlepoint Portrait: A true couture piece from a stellar milliner. This unique piece features a fr...

This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good. It was made in the 1940s of black velvet wi...

Introducing the 1940s Embroidered Silk Kimono – a timeless piece of elegance that encapsulates the beauty and sophistication of a bygone era. This light neutral yellow maxi kimono...

Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly exceptional piece from the 1940s, the White Smocked She...

Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approxi...

Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s): Brown (fabric), Copper (beads) Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric (feel of): Cotton (exterior), Twill (lining) Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress...

Very rare, black ‘film noir’ dress with billowy silk chiffon overlay designed by Irene Lentz dating to the late 1940's. Fabulous cut including a corset with peaks at sides, billowy b...

Hermès Rare Vintage Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Handbag with Gold Hardware 28cm, 1940. Originally introduced in the early 1930's as the Sac à dépêches bag, the Kelly became world renowned after Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby bump from the paparazzi with a Kelly. With the help of Grace Kelly, the Kelly bag became a highly coveted luxury piece with over 24 hours of hand craftsmanship into each bag made in a variety of colors, leathers and finishes. This exceptionally rare and sought after piece of Hermès history was believed to have been hand crafted in France in the original Hermès atelier...

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 is a lovely vintage 1940's Mr Leon the Milan King New York wide brim cherry red straw hat with a red velvet ribbon and bow. This hat has two labels;...

Spectacular 1940s Chartreause Ostrich Feather Perching Doll Hat Fascinator: High 40s style is yours in this extravagantly unusual custom made hat! No makers label but this bold col...

Amazing Mohair Felt Dobbs Classic Fedora in Black w Wide Grosgrain Band. A classic 1940s fedora with a modern-looking twist. High stylish crown makes a dramatic silhouette. Satin li...

1940s navy blue wool princess coat, from Peterson Gerzog, Providence Rhode Island. A beautiful classic wool coat with amazing details such as, hand bo...

Offering an original Gerard d'Albouy (1912-1985) woven brass hat with a Velvet Ribbon attached. The Paris Milliner, during the German Occupation (active 1938-1964) was noted for his...

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 beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...

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.

As is 1940S Brown Leather Horsehide Jacket

A wartime Girl Friday suit with style to spare despite its adherence to clothing rations. The punchy double-button jacket detail is emblematic of the creative use of everyday materials at a time when flashy dressing was considered unpatriotic. Notch collar pencil suit of French blue and brown houndstooth wool. Jacket features padded shoulders, notched bracelet sleeves and triple front princess seams; faux double button front closure and four ornamental buttons at cutaway front. Skirt features hip darts and closed front kick pleat; left side metal zipper closure with top button. Jacket lined in heavyweight brown silk crêpe; skirt unlined. fabric: wool houndstooth noteworthy: dry clean only condition: very good with one small skipped houndstooth at right jacket underarm (see photo) repairs: none measurements •jacket• shoulders: 16” sleeve length: 22 ½” from shoulder, 16” from underarm (including 1 ½” cuff) sleeve circumference: 14” at upper arm, 10” at cuff bust: 39” waist: 30 ½” length: 21” from shoulder and rear neck, 12” from underarm sweep: 38” •skirt• waist: 26” hips: 40” length: 30 ½” including 1 ¼” plain waistband sweep: 47” hem: 1 ½” closed kick pleat: 13 ½” label: Donny Junior Young Fashions (The Dayton Company...

A rare embroidered full length black wool coat from the 1940's. It has a small stand up collar, padded shoulders and long slightly belled sleeves. The embroidery at the neckline and front chest is extraordinary with red flowers and leaves framed in gold thread. The waistline is slightly raised and the coat flares to the hemline. It is fully lined and closes with large hooks...

1940s Black Felt Surrealist Shape Hat w Gold Netting, Sequin Medallion & Black Silk Bow. Elastic band at back to be anchored in hairstyle. One Size, Adjustable.

1940s Fuchsia Baby Ostrich Feather Ring-Back Tilt Hat w Added Veil Included: Veil is separate and can be tied on or affixed to hat if so desired. Stunning and an unusual texture to t...

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...

1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Silk Bow: This ultra-rare, museum worthy Lilly Dache hat has an unusual "ingenue" look to it. Flaxen color fine straw mimics a Swiss...

A fabulous 2 piece skirt and top set in a tan cotton linen blend. The top has a crew neck, cap sleeves, shoulder pads and wraps closing at one s...

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...

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 Brown Pleated Crepe Turban w Funnel Shape at Crown - Embellish As You Like: Unmarked high 40s Silver Screen style cocoa-brown turban with a cornucopia shaped funnel top just b...

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...

1940s alligator pumps. Leather sole. US 7 A. Palm of foot: 2 7/8" Insole: 9 1/2" Heel: 2 1/2"

Late 1940s Nat Tuman Cobalt Blue Rayon "Gondola" Print Day Dress w Full Hemline: Ruched form-fitting bodice with covered buttons down center front. Side zipper. Tie gathered shoulder...

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 ...

1940s Matching Madras Rayon Plaid Taffeta Brimmed Tilt Hat & Oversized Handbag Set: Clutch gathered handbag and banded back ensemble to add a punch to your ensemble. Handbag is soft...

1940s I Magnin Black Fine Straw Cartwheel Hat w Low Crown & Wispy Egret Feather Trim: Crown of hat is artfully crushed at sewn in that position. Wrapped at crown with black tulle wh...

1940s Shenley's Cocoa Brown Rayon Woven & Fringed Saucer Hat w Low Crown: Nicely structured inner band and at the brim for stability. Stunning silhouette. Woven crown fabric is used...

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...

1940s Mathilde Model Black Felt Tilt Toy Hat w Exotic Feather Spray & Veil: Feather detail is styled like a bird with an upright stance. Full black dramatic veil. Back of felt hat i...

1940s Black Felt & Cream Crochet Halo Crown Hat w Broad Front Brim: Lushly pleated wool felt brim is shallow at back with a felt bow in center. Crown is a ha...

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

1940s Veola Modes Straw Rolled Brim Halo Hat w Cascading Black Matte Jersey: A stunning example of high 40s millinery design with a divine silhouette. Spring-Summer straw with unique...

1940s Miriam Haskell Double Strand Jade Green Glass Necklace w Center Flower: Approximately 24" inches long, this is an especially delighful and r...

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...

A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...

An incredible brown silk top tunic from Wilma New York. It has short dolman sleeves, a square neck and an asymmetric hemline. The sleeves, neckline and hemline have rows of artfully ...

This is such a special vintage late 1930's or early 1940's straw hat from Tailored Woman Fifth Ave at Fifty Seventh Street New York. This fabulous wide ...

This is a documented, rare vintage 1940's Adele Simpson skirt and jacket is in a luxurious black wool. The flattering double breasted jacket has an exaggerated notched collar, shoulder pads for structure, and a cinched waist. The 8 front 7/8'' buttons are black wool capped with a glossy black ring surrounding the cap. The jacket has shoulder pads for structure and the sleeve cuffs fold over forming triangles that point towards the back of the jacket, creating a two extruding mirrored points on each sleeve. We have documented the jacket from Fall/Winter 1947. We aren't sure if the unlabeled skirt is original to the suit but are including it because it came from the same estate and was worn with the jacket by the original owner.. The straight skirt is in a black wool crepe and it is defined with 2 pleats in front and 2 pleats in back. There is a zipper in the side seam with overlapping fabric and a hook and eye closure at the waist line. The skirt has a 9'' knife kick pleat centered at the bottom of the back of the skirt. We acquired this many years ago from our all time favorite estate of vintage designer clothing...

Like its cousin the trench coat, the pea coat enjoys military origins but its style and practicality have made it a civilian wardrobe staple. Slimmer in cut than its modern counterpa...

While the variety and particularity of kimono types can be complex, the cut of a kimono is intentionally simple. Minimal seaming allows the beauty of the fabric to reveal itself unen...

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...

Vibrant Artist Marcel Vertes Designed Printed Crepe Scarf from the 1940's with his flower ladies. Period Collaboration with scarf maker Wesley Simpson. ...

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...

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...

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...

1940s WWII US Navy Woman's double breasted overcoat with two front pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a partial lining in the interior. The interior label states that this coat is a US W...

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