1940s Fashion

Circa 1945-1950 France Elegant black satin beret bibi with stitched wings, signed Création Alberte Haute Mode Paris and dating from the late 1940s. Never used, it still has the sew...

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...

Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag from the 1940s, new with the original tag. This beautiful bag has a oval-ish shape which is unique. The ha...

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

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" ...

1930s Navy Wide Brimmed Fedora WIth Lacing Detail and curled brim

Longing for a more elegant sleepwear alternative to cotton shorts? Hearken back to the 1940s, when gals wore tap panties: equally as roomy and comfortable as boxers, silk tap panties...

Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vintage c...

This fine 1940s flecked grey wool jacket retailed in high end American department store Schleisner and Co, Baltimore. There is a small additional label inside from the Coat and Suit Industry National Recovery Board which was a Union-made label used from 1936-1972. This darted and contoured jacket features a rounded v-neckline, with an overlapping button closure, and a further four pearlescent buttons running down the front. It has sloped seamed shoulders with slight padding to add structure, finished off with a button to each cuff. The rear of the garment is cut in a slight V shape, almost reminiscent of a riding jacket, and finished with another button. There is a tiny concealed 'train ticket...

Lilli Ann 1940s nip waist peplum hem black and white stripe wool skirt suit. Stylish suit, the jacket gives a nod to Christian Dior's Bar suit. This ja...

Circa 1945-1950 France Beautiful day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating from the end of the Second World War.  Tight-fitting dress with darts and slits at t...

1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length : 45

1940s Black and Gold Satin Strap Heels. Black satin heals with gold leather trim and cross-over ankle strap with buckle off to the side.

1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery

Sleek mid 1940s navy blue soft wool deco style jacket coat! Features a fitted bodice with a generous bottom. Royal blue and ivory color blocked buttons up the front, with small brass...

Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf. Zip in the middle back. Ivory crêpe lining. Boned on the side of the bust and middle front. SIZE S

1940s wine colored wool gaberdine suit with bands of reverse material below the shoulders. The faux pockets are hand stitched decorative along the left shoulder. The cuffs are decorated with matching panels...

1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with bras buckles, leather soles and a 4 inch high heel.

Circa 1945/1950 Paris France Bar skirt suit by Franck & Fils in black woolen cloth in the tradition of Christian Dior's New Look and dating from the end of the 1940s. Fitted jacket with structured cut and marked waist hugging the hips. Crossed closure on the front with five black bakelite buttons...

1940s Pink & Green Floral Rayon Jacket

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...

This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is an incredibly versatile piece and can be dressed up or down. It features long sleeves, a shirt collar, peplum detail from the waist and button up front with 8 x exquisite large black cut glass...

Circa 1940-1945 France Amazing lady's bibi made of cylindrical ribbon braids in Rafia and pink-parma Celluloid. Work done during the material shortage and made from recycled and re...

A pretty vintage peach satin cami nickers with tie detail on front and spagetti straps.

1940s Black Persian lamb angled hat and matching muff, hand warmer with zipper compartment at the back. This set will add the finishing touch to your 1940s winter outfit. The hat can...

An unusual and rare toy-style 1940s Charmer by John Frederics frisée-style multicolor fringed straw toy hat in a cone shape. A whimsical brimless shape by a ...

"Black Tie" doesn't necessarily have to mean "black jacket," and if you are the kind of gentleman who wants to stand out from the crowd, opt for the debonair gold standard: the ivory dinner jacket...

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...

40s red snakeskin platforms with peep toe. Ruffled toe top embellishment. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/2" Palm of the foot: 3 1/4" Heel: 4" Platform...

1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dre...

A bold 1940s Sally Victor Hollywood hat and glove ensemble: a tilt-style fuchsia and green snood, in faille attached to a hat with matching faille opera length gloves...

High waisted panties have lots of stretch 1940S White Cotton Blue Chiffon Ruffle Trim Negligee & Shorts Set

1940's gold lamé evening jacket with threads flowers embroideries. Shoulder pads.Hook&eye in the middle front. SIZE M

1940s cocoa brown colored suede sling-back peep-toe heels with a sensible platform, 3.5 inch heel, sculpted decorative bow and twill piping.

Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink rayon lining and zip on the left side. Small bow in the same fabric on the bust. SIZE XS

1940S Jade Green Silk Japanese Wrap Top

1940s Torso Creations Red Velvet Bolero Jacket w Lattice Overlay & Ruffles: Horsehair braid with rhinestones at intersections overlay this lovely...

This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...

With its double breasted jacket, below-the-knee skirt, scads of buttons and velvet details, this suit is the epitome of the "Girl Friday" suit popularized by Rosalind Russell in the ...

Beautiful 40s vintage black silk velvet hat! Features rhinestones at each front side, with intricate pleating. Chin strap, and side clamps ensures the hat stays on the head. In great...

1940S Navy Blue Rayon Paisley Robe

A Henri Bendel 'Limited Edition' classic red wool jacket buttons and belt in front. No sizing label, approximately EU 40-42

Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky black silk satin with Art Deco style soutache embroidery...

1940S Black Hand Embroidered Silk Satin Midi Length Asian Jacket

This original 1940s lame jacket fastens at the front with six buttons, each covered in a bright Royal purple silk velvet. The high neckline features a neat...

1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt

1940S White Rayon Orange Top

Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag with faux rubies and diamonds, hand set into an enormous gilt filigreed frame. Wonderful quality with black silk velvet po...

1940s Hattie Carnegie Fine Chestnut Felt Turban Hat: Simple, striking design from a renowned milliner and designer. Size small.

1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe

1940S Black & Red Rayon Hand Knit Top With Metallic Gold Details

1940S Teal Rayon Solid Top And Hunting Dog Pants Pajamas Set

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...

In very good condition, just some subtle fading. Rare large size! 1940S Navy Cold Rayon Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Novelty Print Mens Pajamas

A Hindenburg survivor, Philip Mangone was born into a family of Italian tailors and favored the sleek, military silhouettes he employed while designing ...

1940S Burgundy Rayon White Square Top With Pocket

1940s Brown Beaded Platform Shoes Size 6 US

Asymmetric beige silk women's suit from the 1940s. The skirt is unlined with side metal zip and hook closure. 100% silk. Fits like a size small. The waist m...