1950s Fashion

A breathtaking Hattie Carnegie couture whimsical hand-painted cream silk gown dating back to the early 1950's. Hattie Carnegie led a fashion empire that set the pace of American fashion for nearly three decades. She imported Paris designs, produced custom designs and a ready-to-wear collection. Even women who could not afford to buy Carnegie originals felt the influence of her style in the many mass-market copies of her work. Carnegie made numerous trips to Paris every year, buying and importing the models of designers such as Vionnet, Chanel, Christian Dior and Schiaparelli. The gorgeous large scale watercolor motif used for this ethereal beauty has a timeless allure that I find irresistible. The unique hand-painted semi sheer silk fabrication really sets this gown apart from others during this era. It almost has a Gilbert...

Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegie’...

Now, here is a chance to own a piece of fashion history! Drop dead gorgeous 1950s Hattie Carnegie silk taffeta gown! Black and vibrant pink stripes on skirt. Black bodice, with match...

This is a stunning rare vintage Hattie Carnegie formal evening gown from the 1950's! The shimmery metallic silk brocade fabric is covered with large dark mauve and tiny aqua flowers....

Hattie Carnegie late 1950s or early 1960s black coat dress in a stunning floral silk jacquard. Two front pockets. Fastens with silk covered buttons from waist up to peter pan co...

Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegie’s fashion philosophy is summed up as "the woman should wear the clothes, not the clothes wear the wo...

This Hattie is a beauty! The orange floral painterly like print on a robins egg blue background is magical. The front of the dress features an inverted pleat at the bust an the ski...

Hattie Carnegie was a one woman fashion revolution!!! She reinvented fashion as it was known in the US, beginning in 1909 when she and a friend opened a tiny hat shop until her death in 1956, women's wear would never be the same...The years between saw a design empire that encompassed custom designed clothing, ready to wear, jewelry, handbags, cosmetics, everything but shoes, Carnegie, who couldn't sew, would convey her designs to cutters and sewers who executed her wishes...She built a fashion empire, in 1929 she did $3,500,000. in business! One of Carnegie’s most important legacies to American fashion was the start she gave to emerging designers beginning with Norman Norell in 1928, a long and impressive list of designers include Claire McCardell, Jean Louis, Gus Tassell, James Galanos, Travis Banton...

Gorgeous green wool suit by Hattie Carnegie. Unique tailoring featuring tiny slit pockets, a rounded collar and oversized heavy plastic scalloped buttons. Fully lined in creamy green...

Hattie Carnegie baby blue dress with mauve lace overlayed. Dress is not lined. Condition: as is, few small discolorated spots in lace and stress tears...

The Hattie Carnegie label was known for its dedication to elegance and simplicity during its reign as supreme American fashion influence until the designer's death in 1956. An excell...

The is a beautiful Hattie Carnegie 1950s cocktail dress with a fitted bodice and waist,lots of great seaming details and a flared skirt with lots of volume at the back! Silk dupioni fabric...