1940s Fashion

Custom Evening Bag made in the 1940's with a bakelite frame, adorned with a lovely Art Deco diamond basket on a French lame broche base. The tortoise bake...

This 1940's bright floral blouse, in a palette of coral pink, chartreuse green, organ, and purple with black linear accents set against a white background, is the perfect piece to a...

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...

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...

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 stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress featu...

Elegant Beaded Crepe and Self Fabric Bias Rope Trimmed Gown from the 1940's. Beautiful and Unusual design with yards of crepe bias rope used as self trim. A cascade of these ropes tr...

Beautiful vintage 1940s MARSHALL FIELD'S black silk velvet rhinestone encrusted cloche hat! The perfect piece to complete any outfit. Can be worn by most sizes due to the fit. In gr...

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...

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

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 gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is line...

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

Hermès “Lettre de Napoleon a Murat » by Hugo Grygkar d’après Caran d’Ache silk scarf featuring a pink border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1946 In good vintage condition. Made in Franc...

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

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...

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

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 ...

1940S Cream Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip With Lace Detail At Top And Bottom

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 ...

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...

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...

Circa 1938-1942 France Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid cut with a strapless blouse with a folded collar, ...

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,...

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...

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...

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

An original Asian wicker conical coolie hat, with an under chin string. Measuring diameter 46 cm / 18.1 inches. It is in very good condition. The coolie hat is very well made. Circa...

Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton

Wool navy blue skirt suit with bubbling sleeves. Navy blue rayon ( or acetate) lining. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. Plastic buttons and buttonhole on cuffs. Shoulder-pa...

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

This truly mesmerising 1940's evening coat, rendered in a cream satin brocade with a delicate trailing floral pattern, is the perfect addition to your evening wardrobe. The V shape...

40s Red Straw Hat w/ Rose.

An exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton miniature leather doll suitcase, issued to valued clients around the 1930s–1940s. Crafted from natural vachetta leather, the case features two loc...

Spectacular 1940s Film Noir Gold/Black Checked Sateen Cocktail Dress w Hip Drapes: A Barbara Stanwyck-worthy cocktail dress in high 1940s style, completely covered yet supremely sexy...

Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and elec...

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...

Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: should...

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...

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...

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...

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

1940s Black Suede and Silver Detailed Platform Shoes Size 6.5

Koret Double Pouch Bag in black calf leather with caramel bakelite trim. A practical attached "change purse" is applied to the front. 1940's USA. Excellent condition. 10" wide x 9" ...

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

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.

This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set wi...

1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with copper-toned beading in leaf patter on the vamp of the heel and the back of the 4.5 inch high heel. The edges are piped and ...

Burgundy skirt-suit in wool with jewellery button. Pale pink rayon lining. Cut work and "trompe l'oeil" pocket. SIZE M/L

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

Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...

Circa 1940 France A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte and satin crepe in artificial fibre, in a subtle powder pink colour, dating from the 1940s. Long puffed sleeves with fine shoulder pleats, square neckline and cut-out effect at the waist. Yellow bakelite buckle...

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...

A rare mint condition 1940s Adrian evening gown of black silk crepe with dramatic draped back details, structured shoulders, fitted banded waist, back zipper, high V-neckline, pleate...

A fantastic 1940s riding-styled tilt hat in black with a charming ostrich feather that curls around the back to side of face. Thick crocheted veil edged ...

The Maneige Royal, or L’Instruction du Roy, by Antoine de Pluvinel, here painted on a silk scarf. Great to use framed as it is an old textile from the 1940s. In the middle with the M...

Black crêpe jacket with beaded work on the edge. Button covered with crêpe. SIZE S

1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets: This is a spectacular example of iconic 1940s tailoring in pristine condition. A sculpted, darted, nippe...