1940s Fashion

1940S Orange, Brown & Green Tropical Cotton Twill Men's Hawaiian Surfer Fish Print Swim Shorts

A sweet 1940s red crepe novelty calico-style print rayon swing dress with sewn-down pleated peplum, drop-shoulder and flared skirt back details. Origina...

1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Draped Bodice

1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress

Circa 1940/1950 France Light blue and beige suede sleeveless waistcoat entirely hand-painted on a musical theme probably signed by René Gruau. Commissioned for a play in the late 19...

Circa 1945/1950 France Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from the years 1945/1950.  No labelled. Structured jacket with notched clips, black silk f...

1940S Black Rayon & Cotton Satin Early Underwire Bra Deadstock From Paris

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

1940S Navy Blue Cotton Flannel Orange & Floral Duster Robe

A fabulous and rare 1940s Kamehameha Polynesian styled mid-century graphic figural print rayon dress or caftan in chartreuse, magenta, black and cobalt blue. Solid magenta lining on ...

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for summer rehearsal wedding dress. Dress has side zipper and belt with buttons at the ba...

1940S Black Rayon Short Sleeve Top With Lace & Passementrie Collar

40s Red, Grey & Navy Blue Wedges Size 6. Suede and leather. Leather soles. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/2" Palm of the Foot: 2 3/4" Heel Height: 3 1/2" Approximately size 6 (...

A beautifully tailored 1940s Creed of London couture 3-piece royal blue wool skirt suit with caplet. Silk crepe lined and fabulous inscribed buttons. Caplet has a velvet Chesterfield...

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.

This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...

1940s Black Sequin Cocktail Hat made of fur felt in a windmill shape, and decorated with felt bows. Structured hat ring attached to further secure the ...

An absolutely gorgeous 1940s Harry Rosenfeld Original clutch handbag: Envelope style with button-lock closure in gorgeous gold flecked tweed and lined in glamorous gold metallic leat...

1940s red coated and woven straw toy pork pie hat. The short brim is decorated with a black taffeta trim, large looped taffeta ruffles, black lacquered wo...

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress

1940S VIYELLA Blue, White & Black Wool/Cotton Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt

1940s Koret gold metal boucle textured bullion clutch with a butterfly shaped flap and spring-back hinged closure. Heavily embellished with gold-tone sequins and beading. Interior is...

1940s Navy Blue Beaded Jacket B 50 W 48 L 30

This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...

1940s green snake and brown suede platform heels. Peep-toe with elasticated ankle strap and gold toned buckle. Custom made. Aprox. US size 5. Insole: 9"...

A lovely 1940s Irina Roublon brown, finely woven straw hat: Large upturned brim is embellished underneath with detailed felt cut-out basket and bouquet details. Top side of brim is ...

40s Straw Toy Hat w/ Feathers.

This arresting Fred Perlberg late 1940s or early 1950s black chiffon evening dress with matching gloves is designed to turn heads on the dance floor. Part of its 'creator's lovingly titled range of party and dance dresses "Dance Originals", the emphasis on movement and show stopping glamour is evident in this piece. Thin spaghetti straps support a dramatic horizontal neckline , which is softened by chiffon arranged attractively over the bust line in a cross-over fashion. The bodice is corseted to accentuate the fairytale waistline, which details a simple piped seam before falling away dramatically into the floor sweeping skirt. The high-waisted skirt is fully lined, with a full-circle chiffon overlay. The fabric features a panel of gold sequin embellishment that comes into play just above the knee and runs parallel to the hem. There is a concealed zip fastening to the left of the bodice with a hook and eye closure. The sheer chiffon gloves...

1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring

1940'S Coral Red & Pink Silk Origami Crane Print Kimono With Hand Embroidery

This gown is composed of a terracotta hue knit. Features a draped neckline and tea length. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measurements ...

Stunning black persian lamb bolero jacket. Has a corded border as well as ribbon detailing througout. Great peice to wear with a LBD or over a pair...

Charming black stretch cotton slim dress with French lace ruffle shoulder detail. The internal bustier with bones gives a shapely silhouette. Perfect dress to be worn day into evenin...

Hermès Piano Belt in Leather and Canvas. The canvas is in great shape and does not have any stains or odors. This stunning Piano belt has three gold buckl...

This is a very fine example of late 1940s to early 1950s evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stor...

This is an original 1940s black crepe blouse with a striking metallic gold swirl design. One of the best cocktail separates we've ever had, with a dropped shoulder, a gentle draping ...

Rendered in the most timeless shade of navy blue rayon, and set off by cream and navy blue polkadot silk accents, this original vintage 1940's set, comprised of a silk skirt and jack...

Long black silk openwork coat from the 1940s. No size nor composition label, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 45 cm...

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...

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...

Unusual Wool Cold Shoulder Houndstooth Jacket from the 1940's. Navy wool worsted with a strong exposed shoulder which is covered in houndstooth wool with...

A lovely 1940s Wakiki Fashion Hawaiian tropical hibiscus print on slate gray background makes this Nehru-collar blouse with side pockets a standout!

UNKNOWN - Silk muslin top with black lace. No size indicated, it fits a 36/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 43 cm - Chest: 57...

This is a vintage and highly collectible 2 piece skirt suit from Hattie Carnegie. Both the skirt and jacket are made of a soft black boucle knit. There are shoulder pads and a twill ...

Rendered in a palette of turquoise blue, this original 1940's chenille dressing gown, accented by a decorative lotus and geometric pattern along the hemline, is a wonderful addition ...

This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some slight discoloration due to ag...

This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like tangled vines or electric static - popping out on the rayon cloth against a bright whit...

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

This is a lovely vintage black rayon crepe dress by designer Dorothy O'Hara. It is knee length, with 3/4 sleeves and a great tuck pint design on the bodice, which gathers at the wais...

A great vintage sundress in a bright emerald green fabric with black and white stripes, and white buttons down the front. It has a drop waist, 2 laye...

JO NAPOT KIVANOK = HI GOOD AFTERNOON ! Here I am offering an extra great and beautiful hungarian hand-embroidered wedding Skirt with Apron from the early 1950s. The original piece features a full, pleated skirt that is open at the front and you can varie the width. So you can vary the width of the skirt well. The magnficent hand-embroidered apron...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve, scoop neckline, and a zipper up...

1940s Navy toy hat encased with navy iridescent beading and is to be worn perched on top of the head with the crown unstructured.

Introducing an exquisite Jeanne Lanvin 1940s couture green and brown tartan tweed coat and skirt ensemble, a true gem that embodies the timeless elegance...

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...

Sterling silver flower pin by Hobe Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess, Inc.

1940S Blue & Pink Floral Cold Rayon Zipper Front Dress

Schiaparelli's Mint in Box, Sleeping perfume sachets.Of Sleeping blue silk satin, hand stiched with Schiaparelli's signature S. Still fragrent wrapped in the origional unopened celophane,tied with vibrant yellow ribbon. Excellent condition. "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...

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

1949 GRAZIA Magazine Italy Edition, N. 442, August 1949, articles and photographs on international fashion, society, advertising, Mondadori Editors Condition: 1949, vintage, very go...