1940s Fashion

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...

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 crep...

HEREND 1941, signed, numbered, Porcelain statuette 'Dancers', Vintage, height 25,5 cm, weight 918 g, socle 16 x 9,8 cm, good condition. Herend was founded in 1826 and has had much f...

Hermes Vintage perpetual desk calendar, from the 1940s. Created by Paul Dupre Lafon for Hermes. This robot agenda is entirely covered i...

This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches, is just the piece for your transitional wardrobe. The deep V shaped neckline is...

This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-l...

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 ...

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...

Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress. The pleats and drapes are hand-made stitch on a jersey base lining ( from the shoulders until the hips) Longer in the ba...

A fun young bag designed in the 1950s USA with one longer handle made of printed Velvet/Chenille in diferent colors. Lined with black skay/artificial leather, which is typical of...

Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...

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 classic silhouette rendered in a stunning pleasant plum wool, this 1940's tailored three piece skirt suit is the perfect addition to your vintage wardrobe. The rounded neckline o...

A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a small peter pan collar and puff short sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted- plain in...

Rare and hard to find vintage travel razor in case by Hermes - Paris. Possibly dating back to the 1940s. Two piece 'Wardonia - Sheffield' safety r...

This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...

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...

Black wool skirt-suit with jewlery rhinestone buttons and cut-work. Rayon lining. Thick Shoulder-pads. Fake pockets. Godets on the bottom back of the jacket. Pleated satin details o...

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...

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

HEREND 1940, signed, numbered, Porcelain statuette 'Musicians', Vintage, height 22 cm, weight 918 g, socle 16 x 9,8 cm, good condition. Herend was founded...

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...

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...

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...

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...

JO NAPOT KIVANOK! Here I am offering a beautiful Hungarian hand-embroidered wedding skirt from the early 1950s. This original piece features a full, pleated skirt that is open at th...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Black night gown with lace insert and satin flower in the middle front. No fabric tag, probably nylon. SIZE M

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...

This stunning trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle is bras...

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...

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...

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.

Chic 1940 LILLI ANN black and white Avant Garde wool jacket ! Features the finest soft wool fabric that was imported from France. Fabric covered buttons up the front. Flared honeyco...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Original cold rayon novelty feather print wrap dress dating to the 1940s. It is in really vibrant colours of orange, yellow and blue against a black background and is a combination o...

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...

This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...

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...

jersey cocktail dress with pink flowers printed. Gather in the middle front on the bust, ruffles on the hips, zip on the left side. Size M

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...

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone appears to be a green tourmaline. Open work back is elaborately hand etched silver. Exquisite craftsmanship with the frame, hand made in Italy with the micro glass bead hand base...

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...