Mid-20th Century Fashion

Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two dif...

Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt i...

Ceil Chapman 1950's White Linen Dress with Embroidered Flowers. This a beautifully detailed piece features gorgeous draping and a corseted bodice - ...

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, ...

Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shou...

This is such a stunning and ethereal Ceil Chapman full-length garden gown dating back to the mid 1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel fe...

An absolutely stunning and ultra rare Ceil Chapman designer vibrant pink silk-chiffon floral appliqué dress dating back to the late 1950's. Tot...

An absolutely stunning Ceil Chapman designer ivory embroidered cotton eyelet dress dating back to the late 1950's. Perfect for any upcoming summer ...

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...

A stunning 1950s Ceil Chapman lightweight navy silk fitted sheath dress with draped hip and a dramatic wide-set draped neckline accented with white lace applique covered décolletage....

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...

Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering crystals, dangling baroque tear drop resin pearls, coral lucite egg...

Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A-line silhouette with a mock wrap at front and zipper closure at back. The dress i...

This is a collectible pink lace vintage cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a scoop neckline, full skirt, cap sleeve, and a zipper up the back. Due to ...

Amazing 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN burnt orange and gold metallic silk brocade full length maxi dress and long sleeve tunic top ! Dress features a solid orange silk bodice, with a paisley pr...

Ceil Chapman, 1950's Era, Pleated Front and Back Panels, Front Bow, Open Top Puff Sleeves with Bows on Ends, Round Neck, Bone In Front and Sides, Back Zipper, Hook and Eye Black Clos...

This vintage Ceil Chapman dress is so lovely! This incredible dress has beautiful ruching, which was a signature of most of Chapman's 1950's dresses, and the green and purple floral ...

One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt just...

Beautiful 1960s Ceil Chapman dress, with rectangular rhinestones! Key-holes in between each set of rhinestones. Full A-Line skirt, with the intricate seams Chapman was famous for! An...

This is a collectible vintage purple, violet, green and cream soft polished cotton floral print day dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a wrap slit in the front, dr...

50s Aubergine Smocked Dress. Front button and metal side zip closures. Belt included, unoriginal.

1950s Ceil Chapman metallic rust-colored Cocktail Suit made of an atomic-patterned silk brocade. The Dress has spaghetti straps, a fitted torso, pipped was it line, side metal zip cl...

Incredible 1950s Ceil Chapman black velvet cloak! Lined with impossible to find milium fabric, which keeps the body extremely warm in even the coldest of ...

Ceil Chapman gown dating from the late 1960s. Beautiful muted peach and metallic brocade featuring peacock feathers all over. Scoop neck, empire waist and full skirt. Optional matchi...

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...

This is such a seductive and dramatic 1950's evening gown from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer label. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine in this beauty...

Gorgeous 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN white and silver silk brocade midi dress! Features mock buttons up the front in the same fabric, itch functional buttons at each sleeve cuff. POCKETS at e...

This is a vintage two piece black beaded gown with a matching top by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's. The dress has a silk bodice with spaghetti straps...

Spectacular 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN gold metallic and raspberry pink silk brocade flowers and swirls printed full length evening dress! Features pink flowers and swirls throughout. Elegan...

Great little black dress from American designer Ceil Chapman. Featuring pretty cross over and ruching detail to the front and a sexy low neckline to the back this is the perfect par...

Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk. The dress features draping at the center front and a center back zipper. There is a sash detail at the center back waist...

This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a navy jersey. The dress features draping and straps which can be styled on or off the shoulders. There is a center back drape as well and a zip...

This is a vintage silver and gold multi-colored metallic floral print cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from 1950. The cocktail dress has short sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a high fi...

This is such a romantic and seductive cocktail from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer label. Perfect for any upcoming gala or wedding; you can't help but feel feminine in this beauty! The garment is fashioned from a vibrant watercolor floral-garden pure silk. The bodice is an exquisite heavily-sculptured scoop-neck plunge, ruched short-sleeve design. A nipped-waist hourglass skirt...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk crepe. The bodice features vertical gathers to the waist and the skirt has a criss-cross drape detailing. There is a cent...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a black silk crepe. The dress features center front draping at the waist and draped bat-wing style sleeves. There are center back buttons and a ...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a hand beaded black silk. Features a center back draped style and a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-...

This is a beautiful black vintage hand beaded cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the early 1960's. The dress has a scoop neckline, beading all over, gathering detail at the center ...

This is a vintage light pink rose strapless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from the 1960's. The dress has an overlay of tulle with silk embroidery and rhinestones. The tulle skirt is...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a black chiffon skirt and features an upper beaded lace bodice. The dress has an empire waist with a full gat...

This a fabulous 1950's vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a soft jersey knit that is draped, blouson style on the bodice and a fitted skirt. It has a scoop neckl...

This is a vintage black silk cocktail dress with blue flowers by Ceil Chapman, from 1960. The dress has long 22" sleeves, 23" zipper in the back, a collar, and a blue bow at the cent...

This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...

This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...

Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. Scoop neckline and ba...

This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman. It is made from a heavy black taffeta that has been pin tucked to create a chevron like design giv...

This is a vintage pink chiffon cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1960's. The dress has short sleeves with a beautifully pin tucked draped side boned bodice and a flowing chif...

This is a highly collectible vintage piece from Ceil Chapman. It is made from a black jersey knit with a satin lining. The bodice and sleeves are ruched and the skirt is draped in th...