1950s Fashion

Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

A sparkling piece to behold. This original late 1950's dusty coral coloured blouse with a gold lurex thread accent, is just the piece to add a touch of glamour to your everyday wardr...

A true beauty to behold. This original 1950's duchess satin dress, rendered in a soft shade of sweet pink and accented by the most divine pleat wor...

Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...

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...

A black Raffia ruffled 4" brimmed hat with a 4" interior diameter. Black silk ribbon. Height of hat around 6 1/2".

Incredibly rare Bes Ben pinwheel hat. A spiral of shaved black feathers radiate from a central off-white silk camellia with subtle hints of pink and green underneath. There are more feathers at the front and sides than at the back. It is designed to be worn on the top of the head so can fit any size. It secures with with two small combs plus has a cute elastic chin strap that can be worn or tucked up inside the hat if preferred. 13.5 inches wide. 13 inches back to front. Designed by Benjamin B. Greenfield for his legendary company Bes Ben. Known as Chicago's "Mad-Hatter" Greenfield designed some of the wittiest, wildest, most surreal hats known to millinery. Bes Ben hats...

A gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from Bernhard Altmann. It has long sleeves and a matching mother of pearl button front closing. It is amazing covered in elaborate colorfu...

Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion embroidery. Incredibly intensive Haute Couture quality hand embroidery with silk satin...

Elsa Schiaparelli Spring Hat with wreath of pastel silk flowers around the edge. Wrapped straw, silken floss flowers, hand sewn attached to netting frame. T...

Chic mid to late 60s ADELE SIMPSON navy midnight blue long sleeve wrap shirt dress! Features a flattering fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt. Wrap ...

Vintage Sterling Strawberry Pillbox from the 1950's, Mexico. Hand raised and beautifully crafted. Twist to open and close. 2" long x 1.25" wide x 1.25" high.

Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a guilloche floral enamel plaque The evening bag - case is carried with a mesh handle strap that may slide over the wrist The interior is designed with two separate compartments. One of the compartments is designed with a vanity mirror, rouge powder compartment, and a lipstick holder The other interior compartment is designed as a cigarette compartment, This could be adapted into a compartment to place credit cards and paper currency...

Hermes inspired nautical themed silk twill shirtwaist dress. The Hermes style amusing silk scarf print of clipper ships in blues, browns, gold and greens. Skirt organza lined to create fullness with deep pleats at sides and center back. Covered button front entry. Labeled in petersham waistband Holly...

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

Ivory Cream Silk Crepe Embroidered Mini Dress from the 1950's. Designed for inner wear but now perfect for a summer mini dress. Hand embroidered with pink satin flowers and pink sat...

Rare and unusual figural Surrealist Elsa Schiaparelli lingerie bag. This amusing, rare Schiaparelli figural cat lingerie bag is made of bright pink acetate, with "Shocking" Pink ribbon accents and long pink raffia fringe. With a white plush snout and hand cut felt eyes eyebrows and mouth. Excellent Condition. Signed, Zipper Entry on back. Length 18" x Wide 9". 1950's. Schiaparelli, "I gave to pink, the nerve of the red, a neon pink, an unreal pink, Shocking Pink". Yves Saint Laurent: Schiaparelli's pink was "an aggressive, brawling, warrior pink” Elsa Schiaparelli's "Shocking" Pink was a color which derived from a 17.27 carat rose colored Cartier diamond known as the Tete de Belier, belonging to her friend and client, Daisy Fellowes. Shocking Pink was used for the eponymous perfume "Shocking", which was launched in 1937. The packaging was designed by artist Leonor Fini and the bottle was based on Mae West's curvaceous figure. Her first shoe-hat, designed for her autumn 1937 collection, had a Shocking Pink heel. Salvador Dali loved...

The possibilities are endless with this vintage brown fox fur accessory. It can be worn as a lush collar for coats, tweed jackets or sweaters and do double duty as an elegant 'shoul...

This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...

Beautiful 1950s lightweight silk ivory, brown and gold embroidered tunic and skirt ensemble / patio dress ! Tunic top features brown and gold ric rac and ...

Chic, stylish, and wearable 1950s HENRI BENDEL (super soft) Virgin wool full maxi skirt! Vibrant colors of turquoise blue and kelly green plaid through...

Classic and very chic crocodile handbag from the 1950's made in France exclusively for Creeds, a historic Canadian department store. Structured with a double top handles and the inte...

Hermès "Napoleon" by Philippe Ledoux silk scarf featuring an ivory border, a jacquard ground with bees, a Hermès signature. Circa 1963 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,...

What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...

Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered througho...

Beautiful 1950s FRED PERLBERG robin eggs blue fit n' flare dress! Features a ribbed fitted bodice with cap sleeves. Full forgiving skirt with attached sash belt. Full metal zipper up...

1950s Art Deco Mother of pearl black doeskin suede wristlet evening bag. The elegant rectangular evening bag is framed with a border of square shaped in...

Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...

Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really fl...

A fabulous light weight black wool and silk dress by Betty Carol. It has princess seaming for a great fit, a V cut back and an incredible skirt com...

Chic vintage 1950s Robins Egg blue cropped silk jacket! Features the perfect shade of blue that is great all year. Large buttons up the front with ...

Hermès "Provincia or Provence » by Hugo Grygkar featuring an apricot border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1958 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm...

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with silvered filigree accents. Interior mirror within lid....

An incredible 1950s silk dress from Werle of Beverly Hills with a black bodice and black on white flocked skirt. The bodice is semi fitted with cap ...

Beautiful 1950s purple and ivory fringed sequined large shawl / stole! Features a soft purple / lavender color with two layers of ivory fringe. Iridescent purple sequins in the shape...

This beautiful 1950s Lancel haute couture dress has a beaded waist and is made in a luxurious wool. The dress doesn't have a lining, as it was common to wear a separate lingerie dre...

Beautiful 1950s royal blue and green fruit print wool wiggle dress! Fabulous flattering fit that stretches to fit the body. Short cap sleeves. Full metal zipper up the back with hook...

Superb Quality, hand-made vintage Cowboy Boots in red & white leather with intricately detailed hand sewn embroideries and decoration. The stitching is extremely fine. Circa 1950. Si...

Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lin...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

1950s Bruce Arnold, Hong Kong, red sequin & beaded fringe evening gown. Gorgeous iridescent red sequins cover the entire gown and are interspersed with swags of red glass beaded frin...

The perfect staple for the chillier months. Rendered in a pastel palette of pink and yellow wool, in a raised polkadot pattern, this original 1950's knitted jumper is just the piece ...

A lovely 1950's cocktail dress from Lee Claire New York in a mauve pink lace with a unique modified bustle style silhouette. The dress zips and hooks at th...

Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...

Madame Paulette Couture made to order plush wool beaver. Styled as off kilter beret hat with amusing 3D devil horn stem. The stem is known in French as le cabillou, which means "stal...

Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a form fitting fit. Cut-outs on the back reveals just the right amount of skin. Dramati...

Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering tailored bodice, and skirt has panels that look amazing on and with movement. Hidden ...

Circa 1955/1960 France Elegant Haute Couture skater coat by Jacques Heim dating from the early 1960s. Coat in wool mottled blue-king chevron effect. Collar, bottom of coat and flaps ...

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 ....

Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout. Fitted tailored bodice with ruffles along the neckline. Chic...

This pretty 1950s cotton summer dress was designed by Josselyne of Paris. There is something very contemporary about the design: the pristine white cotton detailed with peekaboo eyel...

Darling vintage 1950s vintage patio dress in black and white cotton. Prong set rhinestone detail and full skirt. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits ...

Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...

This 1950's soft cream wool and Angora mix cardigan, embellished with pearlescent white rocaille beads and pearlescent beads with iridescent sequin and bead accents, is the perfect p...

Timeless elegance meets mid-century allure in these exquisite late 1950's Christian Dior pumps, crafted in collaboration by legendary shoe designer Roger Vivier. Rendered in a supple...

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

A noteworthy example of Chinese Jingxiu embroidery, this traditional Tang jacket features luxurious fabrics, expert handwork and unusual European colorways. One of its most unique fe...

1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle