1950s Fashion

This breezy shirtwaister dress was crafted in the 1950s to early 1960s. Tailored from thick but soft textured linen, it is the stand-out print that attracts attention. Geometric form...

Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.

Elegant and very refined Dupont Line 1 lighter, gold plated, ff. 20th century - France Luxury lighter from the prestigious S.T. Dupont, with 20 micron yellow gold plating. The desig...

Original advertising poster or sign, made of wood and hand painted. It belonged to a renowned Welsh dairy farm. On the black background are the raised letters, also in wood, that for...

Magnificent porcelain tureen produced by Montpellier, a factory located in French Provence. With an oval profile, curved shapes and bulbous appearance, this tureen stands on four sma...

This collectible and rare late 1950's Christian Dior dress, rendered in a deep black wool crepe, showcases the iconic silhouette of the era, whilst remaining to this day a classic an...

HERMES Paris 50's Gentleman travel grooming set. Case with handle in beige leather with brown trim and handle. Double latch closure. The case is lined in suede and leather. 'HERMES P...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

This enchanting 1950s black Chantilly lace cocktail dress is unlabelled and we believe it to be American in origin. It is a silk cotton blend with a Chantilly lace overlay and featur...

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

Vintage Midcentury Small Tortoise Square 1950'S Frame This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In France Front 12.5 Cms Le...

New Vintage Midcentury Traviata Small Black, Rhinestones and Gold accents Frame holding a pair of medium are lenses. New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wea...

This super-sweet basket bag was created in the 1950s. It has a white woven lacquered body and is finished with a decadent pearlescent lucite top. The lid opens on two sides and is se...

Circa 1950-1960 France Beautiful pair of ceremonial gloves in white chamois leather with unreadable French stamp inside and dating from the 1950s. Elegant embroidery of black cotton pellets using...

This elegant bag was made for Fortnum & Mason in the 1950s. Crafted from black silk grosgrain, it has a slim profile and an envelope design, complete with a bow. The short handle is ...

A gem to behold, this original 1950's satin dress, in shades of pink and red accented by silk velvet flocking details, in a pattern of wild daisies, is just the perfect piece for you...

This good size 1950s shirtwaister dress is labelled Penney's Brentwood and showcases many hallmarks of mid-century dress design. A simple cotton day-dress, it is printed with a vibrant abstract print in amethyst, cobalt blue and white on a pale grey background. Black bullrush-like forms are scattered across the pattern. Bold aubergine-purple plastic buttons are embossed with geometric shapes. The full, swirling skirt is detailed with piping in purple and finished with black arrow heads. The short sleeves have a dolman...

Hermes “A la fenêtre du chasseur » by Henri de Linarès silk scarf featuring a green border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1959 ( 1st edition) In good vintage condition. Made in Fra...

Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior Ho...

Long woven coat with a silk lining. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 41 cm - Sleeve ...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...

1954 VOGUE USA January, 120 pages, in colour and black/white On Cover: Model Jean Patchett , photographed by Erwin Blumenfeld Features: dressing summertime, Vogue living, Vogue foo...

Lanvin - (Made in France) Blue and white felt hat ornamented with a golden metal zipper. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Head circumference: 51 c...

Vogue UK 1959 January Issue, photo Eugene Vernier, ski and cruise clothes, Tony Armstrong Jones. This issue's cover Vogue cover is one of the inspirational images behind Iain R Webb'...

British Vogue Magazine July 1958 Cover: Fresh In the Shops, Italy, Young Idea at the Brussels Fair Features: Italy photographed by Norman Parkinson with accompanying article by ...

Jacques Heim is inextricably linked with the history of French fashion. In the years 1958-1962 he was the president of the highly influential Paris Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Cou...

Vogue Magazine - January 1951. 159 pages, in color and black/white Cover: Christmas and the New Year Features: Christmas and the New Year. Corsets and Lingerie. Harrods, Christmas at...

This dress is the epitome of elegance. Designed for iconic London department store Harrods in the late 1950s, it gives the illusion of a two-piece suit made up of a double-breasted j...

Founded in 1937, “Jonelle” was the trade name of textiles created by Cavendish Textiles and was a quality affair with fabric supplied to the top department stores and fashion houses ...

This superbly embellished dress was designed in the 1950s and most likely bespoke made for a special event. It incorporates many hallmarks of the era’s most-popular designs with its ...

Great example of a full length late 1950s to early 1960s day dress, this pretty piece is in pristine vintage condition. Tailored from breezy cotton patterned with a vibrant aqua flor...

This unusual cotton skirt was manufactured in the 1950s by 'Lady Anne' and is tailored to a full-skirted, pleated style typical of this era. The skirt has the illusion of being hand-...

Black satin boléro and bustier dress cocktail ensemble with black velvet flowers on the bust. Silk organza lining. Snap closure on the jacket and on the dress as well in the middle f...

Beautiful black beaded handbag featuring floral tapestry embroidery, and gold plated fittings. Measuring length at the base 22 cm / 8.6 inches by width 10 cm / 3.9 inches, and depth ...

Stunning Hermes 'VINCI' silk scarf designed by Francoise Heron and originally issued in 1958. It has re-issued many times different colours, formats and variations of. - Title: 'VINC...

Experience the timeless sophistication and luxury of 1950s Harrods of London Shoe Stretchers. Crafted from steel and featuring an adjustable design, these vintage shoe stretchers rad...

Hermes "Brides de Gala" by Hugo Grygkar silk scarf featuring a light grey border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1957 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

Black leather clutch with engraved metal. Additional information: Condition: Decent condition Dimensions: Length: 21 cm - Height: 17 cm - Depth: 4.5 cm Seller Reference: S257

Hermès brides de gala by Hugo Grygkar silk scarf featuring a yellow border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1959 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35...

Black tulle plumetis ruffles boléro. SIZE M

Beige wool short cape with pocket and arms- hole . Crêpe lining. Total front lenght= 56 cm Total back lenght = 77 cm SIZE M

This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in France. Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era, the t...

Circa 1950-1960 France Unlabelled dress very good manufacturing, high-quality garment, chiffon flowers on green background. Short sleeves. Scarf neck can be tied. Fine pleated skir...

Very rare, Hermès silk scarf "La Poursuite" by Jean-Louis Clerc featuring a blue border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1958 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X...

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the chest adorned with a side knot. High waist effect obtained by a high bust from the waist widening in the bottom of the skirt. Skillful bodice work with included bra, grosgrain waistband and sheath on the hips with garters. Skirt highly structured by a white cotton lining, two petticoats of rigid tulle and a cream silk under-skirt lined with tarlatane. Cream woven satin label, black graphics Pierre Balmain Paris. Numbered 83213 under the label. Very clean and undamaged dress, little or not worn. Very good condition of colour and conservation. Collector's dress exhibited and catalogued at Villa Rosemaine...

Deshabillé made of two lays of lace and nylon tulle . One fabric buttton and buttonhole closure on the top middle front. Rhinestone and sain inset embellishement on the collar. Size...

This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a love...

Circa 1953 France  A Vintage Hermès silk Scarf entitled "Noble et Très Ancien Jeu de Golf" by Hugo Grygkar dating from the unique 1953 edition. Carré in printed flowing silk twill w...

Circa 1955-1965 France An oval-shelled bibi "coiffé" waxed with superimposed rows of black feathers revealing iridescent green feathers (partridge?), like shiny beetle shells and d...

White guipure bustier wedding dress. Underdress with boned bustier and zip closure on the back and hook&eye closure on the tulle petticoat. Second zip on the top of the 1st one in th...

Christian Dior cartoon scarf! Transaparent! Silk! Dior text on the scarf! The female beetle wears the iconic Dior bag :) Very good condition! Dimenstion...

This two-in-one little black dress and jacket is by Mr John, a celebrated American couturier and one of the foremost milliners of the 20th century; his most famous costume designs be...

Gucci brown leather handbag featuring a single flat top handle, a foldover top with magnetic fastening, gold-tone hardware, an accordion design, main compartment, an internal zip-fas...

A great vintage day dress by Horrockses. The dress is in blue cotton with white detail. It has a wonderful flared skirt, great for dancing, side zip opening, boat neckline and det...

This vintage Harrods cardboard box boasts the iconic 1950s logo in a deep burgundy hue. The original address label adds a touch of nostalgia and luxury to this elegant piece, perfect...

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace. Boned. Draped on the hips and asymmetrical drag. Boned. Zip in the middle back. Total lenght of the dress: 115 cm Total l...