1950s Fashion

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

Black rayon cocktail dress with bow and bow on pockets. Acetate lining. Buttons and buttonhole in the middle back.Draped on shoulders and shoulder-pad. Size 38 / M

This charming original 1950s Mexican black cotton festival skirt with a vibrant circular multicoloured print in green, blue, fuchsia, and yellow tones is in superb vintage condition ...

1950's black vinyl cocoon shaped coat for the label Dior-Sport. With a central line button fasten and loose belted embellishment reverse. Features; 'Expedit 32 Paris' Buttons Doubl...

Collector Hermes Carré !! No stains, roll in very good condition. Made in France. 90 x 90 cm / 35.43 x 35.43 inches 100% Silk Colors : blue, white Designer : Devéria

A wonderful vintage leather beauty case by Elizabeth Arden. In a tan leather , the case has a leather handle and two locks. it has the initials JML. The interior is lined in pink fab...

Fabulous black leather and spotted fur hand bag (possibly pony), with gold plated fittings. Measuring width 26.5 cm / 10.4 inches at the base, height 23....

This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapl...

Meraviglioso abito di ricerca vintage anni 50, colo viola la sua coda leggera rende fluido l'abito che è contornato da pregiate piume. La parte superiore a bustino è completata da un...

Black satin backless evening top and skirt with sunray pleated tulle on the side.Black cotton lining. Hook&eye on the left side. One pocket on the right side. Drapé on the left side ...

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...

Rare cocktail dress in flower printed nylon. Zip in the middle back. Wrap on the bust and in the middle front. Padded underbust belt close with hook&eye and snap under the left breast. Stiff cotton lining. Création Givenchy Université Circa 1955 "En 1954, Hubert de Givenchy présente la première robe...

Black wool crepe skit-suit with black buttons .Rayon lining. Fake pockets. SIZE M

Black and ivory satin evening dress with lace appliqué. Boned. Zip and hook and eye in the middle back. Stiff paper/fabric lining. SIZE L

Kigu gold tone carryall compact party case, with a lovely textured diamond design to the front and back, and a snake chain handle. The case is initialled E....

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and the care and attention to detail is equally apparent on the interior of the piece, with beautiful finishings on the seams and hemming. Silver grey is married with a panel of understated lemon yellow tone silk which is arranged over the hips and navel in a downwards point, accentuating the waistline to flattering effect. There are delicate straps and a sweetheart neckline with a softly ruched bodice gathered over the bust, featuring a lovely silk flower corsage...

Hermes silk scarf "Les Armes De Paris" by Hugo Grygkar featuring an ivory border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1954 In good vintage condition. Mad...

Brown short sleeves jacket and skirt ensemble. Quilted flowers appliqué on the jacket and piping in the same fabric as the skirt. Rayon printed flower skirt. Fabric buttons. SIZE XS...

Evening skirt suit in silk and gold lurex brocade. Brocade buttons. Shoulder pad. Cut-work on the bust. Off-white silk lining ( damaged on the armpit) Size M

Made in the most delicious shade of jade green cotton and decorated with silver glass lined beads and gunmetal silver bugle beads, this original 1950's evening dress and matching bol...

This seductive 1950s black silk satin cocktail dress is of superb quality and construction and in superb vintage condition. The dress features a sweetheart neckline in soft black netting with a nude satin underlay and lace ruffle embellishment over the bust. There are spaghetti straps, princess seams along the bodice and a slightly dropped, curved waistline atop of a classic 50s full skirt...

Late 1950s - early 1960s blue and white gingham cotton dress. It has a rounded neckline with an embroidered front yoke, complete with tiny white lace flower detail, each with a small diamante at its centre. The front of the dress is cut in a V panel, which creates the suggestion of an even smaller waist. The mid section is finished with a narrow gingham fabric...

Jacket and backless dress in polka dots shantung. No lining. Zip and buttons in the middle, front. Asymmetrical jacket short in the front and long in the back. Pockets on both side, ...

EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Multicolour Signature Print V-Neck Long Dress Vintage A beautiful Emilio Pucci vintage fitted dress with abstract motifs. It i...

This enchanting 1950s or early 1960s floral print polished cotton dress from American label Jane Derby when Oscar de la Renta was the head desi...

This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...

Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex Interior : black Material : grained leather Color : ...

Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress...

Dimensions: Length: 42.5 in. (107.95 cm) Marked Size: 6-8 (US) Bust: 42 in. (106.68 cm) Waist: 48 in. (121.92 cm) Hip: 50 in. (127 cm)

Rare Hermes silk scarf Les Ponts de Paris by Hugo Grygkar featuring a black border, a Hermès signature. Rare & In fair vintage condition.(see last image + some discolorations) Made ...

Circa 1950-1960 France Rare silk square or scarf commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte's victory over Austria at the Battle of Marengo, which took place on June 14, 1800. A handwritten ...

Rare Hermes silk scarf Paris qui Roule by Hugo Grygkar featuring a grey border and a Hermès signature. See Attached image in 1951 french newspaper Cir...

Evening coat in lurex velvet brocade. Rayon lining. Inside pocket. Raglan sleeves. SIZE 40/42 (L)

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its, simple, elegant lin...

Pink damask bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Double-zip in the middle back, one to close the bustier undernieth, the other one to close the dress. Bow in the middle back. Tulle pettic...

This elegant 1950’s silk printed dress in soft grey is by sought after designer Frederick Starke, a favourite amongst celebrities of this era and in beautiful vintage condition. The ...

This charming 1950s navy blue cotton two piece skirt set is from popular American ready to wear designer Jonathan Logan and is in super vintage conditio...

This mid to late 1950s Lilli Ann San Francisco black wool jacket is incredibly chic and features a classic cropped box style fit, very typical of the haute couture fashion styles of ...

Black wool skirt-suit with double-breasted drape jacket . Snap inside to keep it close. Button and buttonhole on the cuffs and behind the neck on the collar. Brown rayon or acetate ...

1950s or early 1960s red cotton dress with floral embroidered and pleated peplum. The dress also features elbow length sleeves, fitted bodice and underskirt and it fastens at the back with a zip. This is a great all year round dress, Union made...

100% authentic Hermes 'Le Pavé Du Roy 90' scarf beige silk twill (100%) with navy blue border and details in antique gold, green and gray. Has been worn with faint marks through-out....

Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...

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...

This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We have sold this label before and the workmanship is extraordinary, certain akin to t...

This rare Jacques Fath silk twill scarf features an impressionist style painted ball scene in an unusual colourway of bright egg yolk yellow, May green, ruby...

Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production values to produce fashionable clothing for high end...

Purple and black double- breasted dévoré velvet coat with bow. Acetate lining. Snap and hook&eye to close it. SIZE L

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot mus...

1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle

Circa 1956 - 1960 France Interesting printed silk suit composed of a sleeveless dress and a jacket probably from the early days of Jules-François Crahay for Nina Ricci. Beautiful n...

This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional quality and is beautifully constructed to showcase a classic hourglass figure. The floral...

Sublime mid to late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Sambo Fashions, cut in a classic fit and flare style. It has a wide, bertha style collar and three q...

This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhoue...

A pretty vintage cotton skirt in spot cotton with lace detail. The skirt is in an ivory colour with gathering at the waist and fold and lace detai...

A pretty and easy to wear evening dress in a floral print. The dress has a black background, back central zip and shoulder straps. It is unlined.

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

Very rare Hermès “A la Gloire de la Légion Etrangère” silk twill Carré scarf. Signed by Hugo Grygkar and issued in 1951, this scarf pays hommage to a specific corps of the French Army : the French Foreign Legion...

A chic vintage clutch handbag by Corde.This large brown envelope bag has a flap over front with a poper fastening and one internal pouch pocket. Measu...