1940s Fashion

1940s natural colors ostrich feathered perch hat featuring an open design and an enlarged satin black bow on the back of the hat. The wired circlet frame is lined with black stain ri...

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...

Attractive Wool Gabardine 1940's Jacket with Beaded Capelet in deep navy with aurora purple bugle bead swirl beading on attached capelet. 3 self covere...

1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle

1940s Leslie James Navy Blue Felt Tilt Hat w Large Pink Ostrich Plumes: An unusual tilt hat by the famed milliner Leslie James features and lush ostrich plume and contoured double s...

1940s Chocolate brown velvet/chenille high-crown turban: center front of turban is peaked to show hairline and is heavily ruched and wired to retain its perfect regal shape. Unknown ...

Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure. Beautiful quality. 1940's USA. 6"h x 9" x 3.5", Handles add 5" in height. Excellent con...

Incredible colors! This vintage light weight duster or robe from the 1940s features the most amazing striped chevron design. Unlined with front button closure. Hidden side pockets. T...

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...

Hermes classic vintage navy calf leather "Pan" clutch featuring a fold over top with Art-deco push-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 1930-1940's. Attr...

1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...

This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...

This 1940s novelty cold rayon skirt suit is tailored to a pretty and feminine tea-dress style, typical of this era. Both pieces are tailored from a midnight blue cloth which looks al...

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 China for export to Europe Beautiful 1940's gown or dressing gown for the reception in shiny straw yellow silk satin embroidered with a j...

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...

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Scarf Among the rarest Hermès scarves, a true collector and master piece for Hermès lovers Print: « Faïence Chinoise » (chinese earthenware) Designed ...

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

1940s Bohemian-Styled Embroidered Keyhole Neckline Blouse in Rayon Crepe: Black crepe base with tab collar, and exquisite metallic thread embroidery with touch of green red and gold...

Collectible and rare 1940s Hermès leather travelingcase. Case is numbered, pre-letter dating. Great condition with all interior parts in place. Black box calf leather has very minor ...

White Floral Print Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Robe MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating a...

Beautiful hard to find plus size 1940s black and white / ivory striped crepe silk dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a black and ivory striped collar with rhinestone detail at...

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 ...

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. ...

40s Red Platform Heels. 2" heel, 1/4" platform. 9 1/4" insole, 2 3/4" palm of foot. Women's US 6 AAA.

A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...

Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached! Nude illusion lace bustline and draped front. Details: Par...

Velvet burgundy Robe with thread embroideries and satin flower lining. Button covered with fabric closure on the middle front . Shoulder pad. Top-stitched. SIZE M

Circa 1943- 1945 France Interesting little black dress with embroidered white ears of wheat, unmarked and dating from the end of the Second World War. Strapless dress in black crepe,...

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown. This dress is made of black taffeta with a black silk chiffon overlay. The white waffle cotton scalloped trim is embellished with rhinest...

Rendered in the most delightful shade of navy blue crepe silk, this original 1940's dress, accented by a cross over feature and button fastenings along the length of the back of the ...

Beautiful Couture construction and details. 1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art Deco Rose Lace

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...

1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress

1940S Peach Silk Romper Slip MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected wit...

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 ...

1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...

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...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

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 Cream Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip With Lace Detail At Top And Bottom

40s Red Straw Hat w/ Rose.

Schiaparelli's Mint in Box, "Sleeping" perfume sachets (3) of "Sleeping Blue" satin, over stitched with Schiaparelli's signature "S". Still fragrant wrapped in the original unopened cellophane, tied with vibrant yellow ribbon. "Sleeping," is one of many perfumes Schiaparelli designed, debuted for her summer 1940 collection. For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been inspired by Man Ray's 1939 painting...

1940S Navy Blue Patchwork Cotton Florida Seminole Native American Jacket With Ric-Rac Trim

Unusual multi peplum jacket from the 1940's. Large extended shoulders and constructed of an unusual reverse loop knit fabrication. The decoration is heav...

1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag The elegant retro handbag is encrusted with tiny iridescent jet glass hand beading on all s...

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...

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...

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...

1940S Black Bias Cut Rayon Chiffon And Lace Cap Sleeve Negligee

1940's Brown Suede Platform Measures 9 inches from toe to heel. Platform is 2inches high, heel is 5 inches long. Palm of foot measures 3 inches wide.

Incredibly rare Jacques Fath black and white cotton gingham dress from his Spring-Summer 1949 American collection for Joseph Halpert. Impeccably tailored fan-tail bustle back with pe...

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and s...

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...

Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown ...

Late 1930s to Early 1940s woman woven straw boater hat finished with a tricolored stripped grosgrain ribbon and a hand-made coward decoration. The interior...

1940s New York Creation Mint Green Grosgrain & Black Velvet Striped Bodice Gown w Structured Shoulder: A film-inspired look in black and mint.. Wide bands of mint grosgrain are tai...