1950s Fashion

1950 Schiaparelli hat is completely constructed of layers of black horsehair swirls of ribbon creating a dome-like design. This unusual domed hat is ...

Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the entire dress. Pocket at t...

1950s Black and white polka dot leatherette purse with brass hardware and black lining with two interior pockets. The belt is original however is in useable shape but the interior is...

Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn seeds beads thr...

A headturning vintage party /evening dress by Lee Delman. In rose pink with a sky blue background., the dress has a cross over front , full skirt with netti...

The most beautiful little pair of shoes you could ever hope to set eyes upon. The delicate shoe encloses the front of the foot in a rounded toe, showcasing the most delightful silk ...

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Cocktail Dress w Full Skirt & Artful Draping: This stunning iconic 50s style dress has a chic apron-like décolletage with b...

Perfect late 1950s black crepe sleeveless dress! The perfect LBD that is an essential timeless addition to any wardrobe. Features soft black crepe, with a wrap around strap that butt...

As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse...

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's. Black antelope suede is used on front, back and handle with a gilt pave floral spray as a center medallion. 2 interior sectio...

This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...

A chic vintage cover up by Doree Leventhal , this satin duster coat is in a soft gold colour with a cutaway collar and neck tie, It is A line and fully...

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...

Stunning vintage Norman Hartnell evening jacket , a couturier who did a lot of work for the late Queen Elizabeth 11. The jacket is in a black v...

Circa 1951 France Rare Hermès silk square only for the collection entitled ‘A la Gloire de la Légion étrangère’ by Hugo Grygkar and dating from the u...

Small-brimmed 1950s hat decorated with clusters of white flowers and green leaves and finished with a green velvet band. Stiff lace structure underneath. Retailed by Lord & Taylor. ...

1950S Orange & Cream Multicolored Hand Painted Silk Kimono

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 being those made for Vivien Leigh in "Gone with the Wind," Marlene Dietrich in "Shanghai Express," Greta Garbo in "The Painted Veil" and Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Among the fashionable women who wore his designs were the Duchess of Windsor, Gloria Swanson, Gloria Vanderbilt, Lauren Bacall and Joan Crawford. The New York Times review of his 1956 fall clothing and accessories collection was "a gifted designer and skilled workman who produces some of the most original, wearable, flattering fashions to be seen anywhere." This evening ensemble was designed in 1956-1959 and tailored to an elegant silhouette with a nipped-in waist and mid-calf length skirt. Thick straps give way to a square neckline trimmed with layers of silk faille. A silver-tone zip and a hook-and-eye clasp secure the gown at the rear and a slit at the bottom hem of the skirt allows for easy movement. The bolero jacket is attached to the dress with large crystal-adorned buttons at the front. It is trimmed with silk faille at the collar and waist. Two pleated tails fall from the rear waist down the length of the skirt, adding a hint of theatre and taking cues from menswear traditions, in particular classic morning jacket...

The Bindalli Caftan is a garment made for special occasions such as weddings. Bindallis were worn by the bride, and her female family and friends. Marked by elaborate floral designs bindallis were decorated with dival embroidery, a technique in which metallic threads are applied to the ground fabric and stitched down rather than sewn into the fabric, embellished with pearls and other beads. Most bindallis were long dresses, worn with matching slippers. Elegant Moroccan Ottoman style caftan, velvet embroidered with Turkish gold threads and beads. This dark green maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished by hand. One of a kind custom wedding Moroccan Ottoman style gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with gently fluted embellished sleeves. Nice example of the traditional women wedding dress. Size Large: Measurements: Bust 40". Waist 38". Hips 40". Across shoulders 18"5. Sleeve length 20". Center back length 55". Jimmy Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Prince worn...

Rare vintage 50s hand painted novelty flamenco dancer print cotton circle skirt ! Features flamenco dancers in pink and turquoise blue dance dresses. Vibrant marigold yellow backgrou...

This is vintage and collectible coat from Don Loper. It is made from a rose red wool with a black velvet collar and is lined in a red crepe. T...

1950s Black Raw Silk Picture hat with Silk Handmade Flower and grosgrain ribbon edge

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spr...

Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze Signet 12k Gold filled out...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this original 1950's silk rose print brocade jacket, composed of a blush silk background accented by cream silk roses, is a timeless piece to add to...

Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk lace slip that peek through at the hem. Hidden metal...

This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never seen this work before but it would have taken a very skilled seamstress and an incredible amount of time to do it. The dress style is a classic shirtwaister design with three taffeta covered buttons to fasten the bodice which is beautifully shaped and Princess seamed. The sleeves are three quarter length and feature a folded cuff...

This lovely 1950s white cotton rose print dress is skilfully made and in pristine vintage condition. The fine printed cotton is soft to touch and of notable quality, featuring a pret...

Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...

Appropriate for a multitude of occasions from mourning to tea to church to cocktails, this magnificent cartwheel hat gushes both propriety and drama thanks to its foot-long chenille ...

Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features a drape detail at the waist and shawl style draping at the upper back. There is an interior foundatio...

Silk burgundy shirt with top-stitched pleats on the front. The cuff need to be close with cufflink ( not provided) SIZE M

Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze 12k Gold filled outdoorsma...

Chic and rare CHARLES HYMEN novelty postcard print fit n’ flare silk dress ! Features prints of different postcards and letters throughout. Buttons up the front center bodice. Hidden...

A truly prized vintage handbag from the 1950s. Dazzlingly in its shimmering textures, its evocatively rippled pattern of aqua blue beads is offset with a gold-tone frame. Its top cla...

1950s Lilli Ann Swing coat featuring a woolen textile with fed horizontal flecked lines and white fleck throughout. The shawl collar warps around to a wide part of the collar decorat...

This Robert Rodriguez of Madrid dress is composed of a grey silk organza. There is a center front neck tie with mother of pearl style buttons. The skirt f...

Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...

Sensational vintage 1950s bronze swing opera jacket! Avant Garde oversized collar. Couture quality, with excellent workmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Hidden hook-and-eye cl...

Cropped jacket in navy blue wool studded throughout with pearls and featuring a short shawl collar and curved front. Set-in narrow sleeves. Navy crepe lining. Approximate size 6.

This stunning cocktail dress and jacket were made in the 1950s by American boutique label Mardi Gras. We love this label at Circa as everything we have seen is so well made. The hig...

C.1950 cap sleeve black shell style top custom fabricated from a Japanese obi cloth. The black background is the perfect frame for the rich royal purple, green and matte silver flor...

A hat that would make Isabella Blow’s heart flutter, this magnificent fascinator sits atop the head via black velvet “petals” that fan from the crown of the head to the ears. A perfect pink satin rose sits at the top center beneath which a black veil spills to just below the nose. A work of art. Stiff velvet 5-petal fascinator with satin rose at top center; nose-length veil. Fascinator lined in cotton gabardine. material: cotton velvet, cotton gabardine, veiling, poly satin noteworthy: loosen dirt with baby toothbrush or compressed air repairs: replaced veiling condition: excellent measurements: fascinator: each “petal” approx. 4 ½” from crown...

From the estate of a mid-century opera singer comes this New Look party dress, which looks like it might have stepped out of a Henry Clarke fashion shoot....

This truly eye-catching 1950's jacket, rendered in a bold abstract floral brocade pattern, in jewel tones of turquoise, blue, orange, yellow and burgundy, accented by silver lamé thr...

Allover sequined and beaded cardigan on an off-white knitted ground, the body with iridescent sequins and small gold beads, the collar, hem and wrists with iridescent sequins and cle...

Reminiscent of the architectural designs popularized by Balenciaga, this unique party dress features a stand-away silhouette that appears to float independently from the body that we...

This sumptuous black velvet 1950's evening shawl, adorned with turquoise cabochons and gold toned faceted droplet beads along each extremity, is the perfect finishing touch to your o...

Chinese silk damask Kimono style jacket embroidered with gold metallic thread, 1950's. Overall length 27". length of sleeves 28".

Navy blue crepe cocktail dress pleated on the bust . Asymmetrical zip underneath going from the middle top until the left side of the waist. Hook&eye on the waist. Shoulder-pads. Ra...

This vintage 1950s red lace fit and flare dress is so romantic— it reminds me of something Audrey Hepburn would have worn in the 1950s! It is such a chic option for a holiday party d...

50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash. Grecian-esque gathered skirt adornment. Metal zip up the back.

Antonio Castillo designed this stunning silk scarf for Jeanne Lanvin Paris in the 1950s. The design features intricate flower pots printed in brown and green colors and is signed in ...

1950s Butter Yellow Breton Straw and Jersey Hat w Whimsical Cherry Garland: Short-brimmed spring/summer style in a tightly woven straw with a jersey covered brim. Olive green velvet...

Impossibly beautiful, this ultra-rare Revillon fur manages to be even more striking on its interior than its exterior. Though the cut and features are solidly mid-century, the extrao...

If a traditional wedding veil or cocktail hat is not your style, consider a floral calot: more couture in flavor, they remain ultra-feminine but leagues more stylish. The added benef...

This Maxwell Shieff gown is composed of a pink embellished silk, with rhinestone and bead applique. There is a center back zipper and drape. In excelle...