Mid-20th Century Fashion

Avant-garde Metallic snakeskin turban c 1960 The unique turban is designed with bands of exotic metallic snakeskin The snakeskin bands range from gold to pewter tone metallic ...

1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...

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...

Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft rayon and cotton blend, with vibrant strokes of blue and white. Three mock cargo pocket...

A fabulous beige and grey silk and wool fitted 1940's jacket from Lilli Ann. The double breasted jacket has a winged front collar, long sleeves with fold back cuffs and front self c...

Whimsical woven wicker gambling themed retro top handle handbag c 1960 The quirky fun vintage handbag is decorated with a collection of gambling themed items; playing cards, dice, chips & small metal replica coins The collection of gambling items...

Silk Chiffon Pale Seafoam Green Slip Dress, Hand Embroidered in teal blue silk from the 1930's. Simple cut but with amazing handwork. The bodice has m...

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...

Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted bodice, with a forgiving full skirt. Black silk velvet portrait collar, with 13 blac...

Sleek mid 1940s navy blue soft wool deco style jacket coat! Features a fitted bodice with a generous bottom. Royal blue and ivory color blocked buttons up the front, with small brass...

Rare Musuem Worthy 60s GEOFFREY BEENE Couture gunmetal + silver metallic silk lurex caped evening dress! Luxurioussoft (not scratchy at all) silk lurex f...

Rare and super chic ROBERT INDIANA print ‘ LOVE ‘ red shift dress ! Love is hand painted in bold pink and yellow paint. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-nd-eye closure. A g...

Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral from the 1960's. Emerald silk satin is lined in peach satin with antique clasp of Asian origin with coral cabs and a large genuine malachite slab...

Stunning, jet-black, silk jersey gown with fluted box pleated bodice from James Galanos dating to the 1970's. Dress has a very strong silhouette with a ve...

Amazing 1960s vintage screen printed mod dress by Pab. Long sheer sleeves and vibrant print in orange and yellow. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure Marked ...

Rare Rudi Gernreich A/W 1968 wool two piece bikini ! Features a neon green base with a purple carwash hem on the top. Features two interior buttons at each side of the bodice for a h...

This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...

Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanshi...

Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...

Rendered in the softest shade of blonde mink, this late 1950's shoulder cape, which boasts the original owners initials "C G G" embroidered along the lining, is the perfect piece to...

This beautifully tailored 1940's secret garden green silk brocade jacket, with a village scene pattern which is accented by bronzed coloured beadwork along the lapels and mock pocket...

Sleeveless cropped shell of cream wool covered with pavé of clear aurora borealis sequins; strewn with dimensional sequin roses of pink, blue, red, yellow and gray with green seed be...

Stunning Jean Patou ensemble in luxurious medium weight gray wool featuring a sleeveless maxi dress, matching belt and matching wrap. Gorgeous quality and construction. All pieces ca...

Emma Domb was a San Francisco-based fashion designer who co-founded the Domb Manufacturing Company in 1939 with her daughter, Lorraine. The brand became known for its ultra-feminine ...

Art Deco Rayon Shadow Stripe Slip Dress from the 1930's. Shadow stripe rayon chiffon cut on the bias with embroidered tulle swirl panels on bodice and sleeves. Slips over head, no cl...

Elegant, tailored Art Deco clutch of deerskin from the 1930's by Tiffany. Beautiful sleek lines with a double clasped interior compartment lined in silk moire. Deep wine color. 9" x 6" x 2" with original mirror and pochette card case. Tiffany 1930...

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 ...

Wadsworth black antelope suede and gilt metal surealist figural minaudière. The early camera shape with attached strap handle, interior mirror,and multiple fitted compartments. 195...

Pale pink evening dress with embroideries and rhinestone. SIZE L (Fr 40)

Emilio Pucci large square printed silk chiffon georgette scarf. With an abstract flower head motif print composed of modernist gemstone ovals with t...

Circa 1930-1950 Bengal India A Transparent Indian saree in Bengal brocaded cotton called Jamdani, 453 cm long by 110 cm wide! Indigo-dyed cotton voile embroidered with Mughal-inspir...

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

Chic 1960s colorful olive print Pucci style 3/4 bell sleeve A-Line dress! Features a burgundy maroon background with olives printed throughout in yellow, green, pink, blue, teal and ...

Classic and timeless Courreges pale lime green wool shift dress from the 1960s. Short sleeve with single chevron detail at the yoke. A line shape with patch pockets are the hips. Zip...

Very Rare 1965 Harper's Bazaar "Ireland on the Move", August issue, 70 pages, in color and black/white On Cover: Ireland on the Move" - photographed by David Montgomery Features: Ha...

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded d...

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.

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

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 ...

Chic beautiful 1960s pale blue lace + crepe + silk mini shift dress. Features a fitted bodice, with a lace overlay. Great fit, with an amazing amount o...

A fabulous off white wool dress by Pierre Cardin. It is an A line sleeveless dress with a stand up collar and hem highlighted with rows of top stitchi...

Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold plasticized nylon filament. Flap closure with turn lock. Really cool with cotton muslin lining and gilt fins added for detail. Perfect summer bag...

This breathtaking 1950's duchess satin gown, in the most eye-catching shade of emerald green, accented by gathered pleats and a decorative bow, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The strapless neckline of the dress, is set off by a sweetheart décolletage, accenting the fitted and boned bodice which boasts elegant gathered and folded pleats, which cross over along the right hand side, drawing the eye to the cinched in waistline, which is embellished with a matching emerald green satin bow. The ballerina length...

Absolutely breathtaking vintage 1960s silk couture Asian kimono jacket! Features the finest of light gold silk, with a beautiful colorful flowers embroid...

Unusual multi peplum jacket from the 1940's. Large extended shoulders and constructed of an unusual reverse loop knit fabrication. The decoration is heav...

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s - 36" total length - Flowers measure 2" in diameter - Gold plated - Faux gemstone resin cabochons - Hook clasp ...

Chic 1960s navy blue cotton daisy print sleeveless shift mini dress! Features embroidered daisies throughout the entire dress. Attached bow detail at neck. High quality toon that hol...

1960's pale green dress in wool and angora

This pair of vintage 1960s CARDINALI black high waisted wool shorts and Avant Garde oversized belt come from the estate of MARILYN LEWIS! Lewis was the founder and designer of Cardin...

Charming and Rare Rosenfeld Victorian Style Jewelry Casket Purse from the 1960's. Designed as an etched gilt brass casket with quilted velvet interior and cool plexiglass cover. Gilt...

Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...

This elegant vintage handbag by **Roberta di Camerino** is a refined example of Italian luxury design. Crafted from rich, textured **brown velvet**, the bag features a striking geome...

These lovely 1950's buttercream brocade slippers with a blooming floral pattern, are the perfect little pair to keep you stylish indoors. The elegant loafer design, boasts gold toned...

A classic silhouette rendered in a tickle me pink matelasse satin, with matching ostrich feather accents, this original 1960's dress and capelet set, completed with matching silk sho...

So wearable! Vintage black button up cocktail dress with fringe on the cuffs and hem. By Victor Costa for Lord & Taylor. Details: Fully Lined Front Button Closure/ Back Zip an...

Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like ...

1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle