1940s Fashion

A floral maxi dress, done with that distinct 1940s elegance and would work well for both day and evening event wear. The lightweight cloth is an early textured viscose with a subtle ...

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...

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...

A very fine black Soprarizzo velvet and brass hardware bag circa late 1940s to early 1950s. With exquisite craftsmanship and materials, it was almost certainly made in Venice and is...

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 Burgundy Rayon Geometric Printed Mens Robe

This unusual late 1940s bag is crafted from luxurious, rich brown suede in a pouch-like shape. The brass hardware is exposed at the top of the bag and faste...

Dating back to the 1940s, this is an excellent example of a hostess dress from the era. With 80 years of age behind it, the wonderful cold rayon fabric is as vibrant as the day it wa...

Vintage brown wool blazer. fashionable collar. cinched waist. long sleeves. brown & white striped lining. covered buttons. has shoulder pads. A beautifully constructed jacket. A w...

Beautifully draped black dress. Deep v surplice neckline. Long sleeves. Long draped fabric at the front & back of the skirt creates an asymmetrical hemline. Dress falls to calf leng...

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's crepe silk blouse, rendered in the most incredible blush silk, and embellished with ornate beadwork in shades of gold and gunmetal grey, with...

Circa 1930/1950 Italy Metrage for curtain or refined decoration of a blue marbled cotton with large Terracotta decoration by Mariano Fortuny, famous Venetian manufacturer. Cotton tw...

Circa 1935/1940 France Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold synthetic fibranne from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop"...

Circa 1945-1950 France PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE. Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 194...

Circa 1930/1950 France Amazing evening or party jacket inspired by Amazone style, in brown silk satin with gold stylized patterns in volutes, feathers and panaches. This is a reuse of an older dress...

Dramatically lined in red satin 1940S Green & Gold Silk Cape Made From Antique Japanese Jacquard With Fox Fur Collar

1940S Brown Leather Distressed Zipper Front Jacket

Fine and rare Pierre Balmain haute couture grey bar jacket and skirt suit attributed to the autumn / winter 1949 collection. The jacket is tailored in a beautiful pinstripe wool wit...

1940S Black & Pink Rayon Knit Men's Bathing Shorts With Side Cut Outs

1940S White Rayon Gold Polka Dot Jumpsuit With Rose Buttons

1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué Bodice

1940S CAROL BRENT White Deadstock Cotton Palm Tree Pajamas With Tassel Belt

1940S Orange & Blue Silk Jacquard Pajamas With Dragon Embroidery

1940S Indigo Blue Hand Embroidered Silk Satin Chinese Sun Dragon Jacket

1940S Black Silk Jacquard Mens Asian Lounge Pajamas

1940S Blue & White Rayon Pajamas With Red Piping

1940S Powdered Blue Rayon Satin Bow Print Pajamas

Rare Fantasy Collectible Bes Ben "Clockworks" Hat from the 1940's. The Mad Hatter of Chicago created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated with jet beads and tons of pocket watch and cuckoo clock mini brooches...

1940S Black Silk & Rayon Rare Tropical Print Kimono

1940S White Hand Embroidered Rayon Georgette Boho Folk Blouse

1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress

1940S Light Blue Rayon Blend Long Sleeve Shiny Men's Shirt

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...

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 pi...

A Vintage Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse. A delightful wristlet evening purse from the 1940s. Crafted in crepe and watermark taffeta. The ruched detailing proving wonderfully demure a...

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...

Popularised in the 1940s, the swing or swagger coat’s silhouette was generously cut and its playful, flared look made it a hit with the era’s most glamorous movers and shakers. This ...

1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel colo...

Very rare, black ‘film noir’ dress with billowy silk chiffon overlay designed by Irene Lentz dating to the late 1940's. Fabulous cut including a corset with peaks at sides, billowy b...

This teddy slip was made in the 1940s and displays many signature details of the era’s lingerie. It has the coveted war time CC41 label and is tailored from cream satin with coordin...

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...

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 Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Pillbox Shaped Velvet Hat w Trompe L'Oeil Needlepoint Portrait: A true couture piece from a stellar milliner. This unique piece features a fr...

very few tiny spots, no gross soiling, in very condition. 1940S Oyster Grey Wool Gabardine Custom Made Western Shirt With Embroidered Suede Fringe Yoke ...

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...

This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of this age and is the perfect choice for an informal daytime event, easily accessorised ...

Circa 1940/1950 France Rare pair of collectible shoes in mint condition with red painted wooden wedge heels, dating from the 1940s. Original hazelnut...

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...

Amazing Mohair Felt Dobbs Classic Fedora in Black w Wide Grosgrain Band. A classic 1940s fedora with a modern-looking twist. High stylish crown makes a dramatic silhouette. Satin li...

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit

Phenomenal condition for the age, some areas of soiling however no gross stains nor perspiration wear. The leather is in pretty good shape and is not brittle nor stiff. VERY rare custom made western shirt. 1940'S Green & Gold Rayon Rare Men's Gene Autry Rockabilly Western Cowboy Shirt...

1940S Blue Organic Cotton Chambray Men's French Cuff Shirt

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 crep...

Winter 1943 Collection Paris Kimono evening coat in satin, fully overstitched, by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture, Winter 1943 collection. Powder pink coat called Rose Polignac in homa...

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...

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

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 ...