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1940s Couture

Jeanne Lanvin haute couture green tartan tweed coat and skirt set, c. 1940s
Jeanne Lanvin haute couture green tartan tweed coat and skirt set, c. 1940s

Jeanne Lanvin haute couture green tartan tweed coat and skirt set, c. 1940s

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in London, GB

Introducing an exquisite Jeanne Lanvin 1940s couture green and brown tartan tweed coat and skirt ensemble, a true gem that embodies the timeless elegance of Lanvin's iconic designs.

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1940s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Pink Quilted Satin Floral Robe circa 1940s
Pink Quilted Satin Floral Robe circa 1940s

Pink Quilted Satin Floral Robe circa 1940s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This robe is ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage high fashion, offering a rare glimpse into 1940s couture with its intricate craftsmanship and classic design.

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Mid-20th Century Robes

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress

By House of Worth

Located in San Fransisco, CA

House of Worth, 1940's A very rare black cocktail dress from the French House of Worth, dating to the 1940's.

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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow.

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...

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1940s French Formal Wear

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress

Located in London, GB

Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash.

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1940s French Evening Dresses

Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990
Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990

Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

The jacket, sculpted with Mugler’s trademark architectural precision, evokes the grandeur of 1940s couture while pushing it into a realm of pure fantasy.

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

Located in London, GB

This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels.

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1940s French Evening Dresses

1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

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1940s Formal Gowns

"The 1940s" dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Summer 1996
"The 1940s" dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Summer 1996

"The 1940s" dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Summer 1996

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - "The 1940s" Collection, Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1996, under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Black Jacket with Dramatic Red Velvet Sleeves
Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Black Jacket with Dramatic Red Velvet Sleeves

Thierry Mugler FW 1997 Black Jacket with Dramatic Red Velvet Sleeves

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

It closes with a strict vertical row of press buttons, drawing the eye inward before releasing it into that unmistakable Mugler peplum - an abrupt, aerodynamic flare that feels both ...

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1990s French Jackets

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress. V yoke in front. Dress appears to be custom hand sewn and pieced in 'couture' manner. Very slim bodice t...

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1940s Evening Dresses

1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Velvet Hat w Needlepoint Portrait
1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Velvet Hat w Needlepoint Portrait

1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Velvet Hat w Needlepoint Portrait

By Irina Roublon

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Irina Roublon Couture Avant Garde Pillbox Shaped Velvet Hat w Trompe L'Oeil Needlepoint Portrait: A true couture piece from a stellar milliner.

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1940s American Hats

Spectacular Irene Lentz Vintage 1940s 40s Gray Wool Blazer Jacket
Spectacular Irene Lentz Vintage 1940s 40s Gray Wool Blazer Jacket

Spectacular Irene Lentz Vintage 1940s 40s Gray Wool Blazer Jacket

By Irene Lentz, Irene

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely spectacular Irene Lentz vintage jacket from the 1940s. Pristine couture tailoring with buttons that get smaller towards the middle of the jacket.

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1940s American Blazers

Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass
Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass

Gabriella Crespi Limited Edition ‘Cubo Magico’ Coffee Table in Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Her father, Gabriele Pellini, was an engineer in an industrial firm, while her mother, Emma Caimi Pellini, designed jewelry for Parisian haute couture in the 1940s and 1950s. Crespi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

René Gruau limited edition 1990 lithograph 'Bonjour Cherie'
René Gruau limited edition 1990 lithograph 'Bonjour Cherie'

René Gruau limited edition 1990 lithograph 'Bonjour Cherie'

By René Gruau

Located in Weesp, NL

Best known for his long-standing collaboration with Christian Dior, Gruau defined the visual identity of haute couture in the 1940s–1960s. His work appeared regularly in Vogue, Harpe...

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1990s Italian Modern Prints

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Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Christian Dior by John Galliano, Nude Silk Dress, 2006
Christian Dior by John Galliano, Nude Silk Dress, 2006

Christian Dior by John Galliano, Nude Silk Dress, 2006

By Christian Dior

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Designer Background: During his tenure at Dior, Galliano often looked to the golden age of couture, reinterpreting 1940s and 50s silhouettes with a seductive, theatrical edge.

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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Calze Ortalion original Italian vintage fashion poster
Calze Ortalion original Italian vintage fashion poster

Calze Ortalion original Italian vintage fashion poster

By René Gruau

Located in Spokane, WA

Rene Gruau (ITALIAN) 1909-2004 - With his stunning, passionate, figures, his arresting use of color, and dramatic, explosive element of line, Rene Gruau developed his distinctive “Ne...

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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Madame, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame G, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame G, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame G, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame B, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame B, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame B, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame E, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame E, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame E, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame F, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame F, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame F, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame D, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame D, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame D, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Felt, Wood

Madame C, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl
Madame C, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

Madame C, Felt and Wood Chaise Lounge, Drake / Anderson in Stackabl

By Drake/Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Its crimson hue and sloping shoulders recall the sensuality of neoclassical portraiture, while the slice of shocking pink lending a piquant contrast at the base is an ode to another ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chaise Longues

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Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown
Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown

Late 1940's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Gown

By Jacques Griffe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant gown from Jacques Griffe dates to the late 1940's. It features a ruched bodice that radiates diagonally from the hip. Shoulder swag is attached at the right shoulder, drape...

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1940s French Evening Gowns

1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe
1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe

1940S Fabulous french haute couture crimson silk velvet quilted bath robe

Located in Newark, DE

MARGARET, 9 rue de la paix, Paris, circa 1940 Fabulous crimson silk velvet bath robe, entirely padded and quilted , lined with a salmony pink crepe de chine, matching belt with fa...

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1940s French Robes

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch

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Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch

By Monet

Located in Easton, PA

Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

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Sterling Silver

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Demi-Couture Adele Simpson Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in London, UK

Adele Simpson was America's premier dress designer in the 1940s and '50s, adapting French couture for film stars like Lauren Bacall (pictured wearing an Adele Simpson dress), super m...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Gilbert Adrian Light Tan Wool Coat
1940s Gilbert Adrian Light Tan Wool Coat

1940s Gilbert Adrian Light Tan Wool Coat

By Gilbert Adrian

Located in Houston, TX

Drop dead GORGEOUS Gilbert Adrian coat from the 1940's. As new today as when he designed and created it.

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1940s American Coats

1940s Gilbert Adrian Black Tiered Ruffle Cape
1940s Gilbert Adrian Black Tiered Ruffle Cape

1940s Gilbert Adrian Black Tiered Ruffle Cape

By Gilbert Adrian

Located in Houston, TX

Adrian’s distinct straight-shouldered, slim-jacket, pencil skirt look set the everyday dress tone of the 1940s, and his voluminous, beaded evening gowns dominated the luxury design l...

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1940s American Capes

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

By Madame Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Historically important Grecian goddess gown by the legendary Madame Grès. This lavish yet austere, floor length, one shoulder gown features countless hand-stitched chiffon pleats fr...

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1940s French Evening Gowns

1940s Couture Mauve Crepe Draped Gown w/ Floral Embellishment
1940s Couture Mauve Crepe Draped Gown w/ Floral Embellishment

1940s Couture Mauve Crepe Draped Gown w/ Floral Embellishment

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderfully fluid early 40s couture crepe gown in mauve with an inter-looped peplum, front slit and deep V back. Large silk flower embellishment at center waist. From Ransohoff's...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

French Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

A quintessential retro design crafted in pink and green gold and platinum, centering upon a circular diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat, approximately H color and VS clarity, ...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lanvin Haute Couture Coat, 1940's
Lanvin Haute Couture Coat, 1940's

Lanvin Haute Couture Coat, 1940's

By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris

Located in New Hope, PA

Jeanne Lanvin designed this coat in the early 1940's. Fashioned from a cheerful red, grey and black on cream, the wool plaid coat has a wide collar, deep cuffs, and pockets conceale...

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1940s French Coats

1940's Leyna Beauvilain Paris Couture Jacket with Peplum
1940's Leyna Beauvilain Paris Couture Jacket with Peplum

1940's Leyna Beauvilain Paris Couture Jacket with Peplum

Located in New Hope, PA

Leyna Beauvilian was a couture designer working at 1 Place Vendome, in the exclusive neighborhood of the famous Hotel Ritz in Paris, in the 1940's.

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1940s French Jackets

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress
1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a Greco-Roman influence. Entirely pleated and sewn by hand this dress would have ta...

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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's Black Asymmetrical Velvet Jacket tailored couture  UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's Black Asymmetrical Velvet Jacket tailored couture  UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's Black Asymmetrical Velvet Jacket tailored couture UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This incredibly tailored black velvet Late 1940's jacket, with perfectly embellished embroidered accents contrasting the deep velvet, is a rare piece to behold and never find again. ...

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1940s American Jackets

1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing

1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing

Located in New York, NY

1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing

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Mid-20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture c.1940's Midnight Blue Pink Floral Print Rayon Crepe Haori Kimono Jacket
Couture c.1940's Midnight Blue Pink Floral Print Rayon Crepe Haori Kimono Jacket

Couture c.1940's Midnight Blue Pink Floral Print Rayon Crepe Haori Kimono Jacket

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage one-of-a-kind c.1940's floral rayon crepe haori. Midnight blue with white and pink all over floral water lily print. Full kimono sleeves. Matching eri collar. Partially lined...

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1940s Jackets

Amazing Set of 1940s "Constructivist Couture" Folk Art Drawings
Amazing Set of 1940s "Constructivist Couture" Folk Art Drawings

Amazing Set of 1940s "Constructivist Couture" Folk Art Drawings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An amazing collection of 6 original figural drawings on paper circa 1940 - - 3 female and 3 male characters 'modeling' fantasy couture in kaleidoscopic colors. Executed in a Construc...

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Vintage 1940s American Drawings

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Paper, Pencil

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the era, its simple line skilfully accentuated by subtle detail in the construction. The ...

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1940s French Wedding Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Boléro Reticule gloves and Bibi, 1940s
Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Boléro Reticule gloves and Bibi, 1940s

Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Boléro Reticule gloves and Bibi, 1940s

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1940 France Haute Couture Surprising and rare group of Designer accessories Labelled Jeanne Lanvin from the beginning of the Forties.

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1940s French Bolero Jackets

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat
FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat

Located in Thiensville, WI

FLORENCE MILLINERY COUTURE c.1940s Chocolate Brown Felt Front Bow Turban Hat Circa: 1940’s Label(s): “Florence” Millinery, Glencoe Illinois Style: Turban hat Color(s): Chocolate br...

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1940s American Hats

1940s Rosine Paris Couture Draped Crepe Gown with Sequined Silk Taffeta Panel
1940s Rosine Paris Couture Draped Crepe Gown with Sequined Silk Taffeta Panel

1940s Rosine Paris Couture Draped Crepe Gown with Sequined Silk Taffeta Panel

Located in Gresham, OR

A sophisticated 1940s black rayon crepe gown by Rosine Paris, pleated, draped and swagged at the waist with a beautiful mint green taffeta contour panel at shoulders and back of bodi...

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1940s French Evening Gowns

1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress
1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress

1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

Operating out of a storefront in West Los Angeles, Cahill of Beverly Hills soon became the mid-century gold standard for bridal couture from the 1940s to the 1970s, invoking Hollywoo...

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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

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1940s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

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1940s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vintage Floral Onyx Bead Costume Collar Bib Choker Statement Necklace
Vintage Floral Onyx Bead Costume Collar Bib Choker Statement Necklace

Vintage Floral Onyx Bead Costume Collar Bib Choker Statement Necklace

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

The wire frame is 20 inches long and finished with a simple handmade silk wrapped loop and bead closure. Reflecting 1940's couture, this piece was recreated late 20th century as a gi...

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Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, Stainless Steel

Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress
Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress

Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Couture c. 1940’s Black Multicolor Floral Glass Bead Embroidered Shift Dress Circa: 1940’s Style: Shift dress Color(s): Shades of black (body), blue, pink, purple, and green (bead...

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1940s Shift Dresses

1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket
1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket

1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

This piece made from duchess satin and fully lined in silk chiffon has been entirely hand embroidered with silver braid and unique fan shaped crystals. The condition is acceptable fo...

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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Kornhauser Original Burnt Orange Beaded Vintage 40s Couture Crepe Gown
1940s Kornhauser Original Burnt Orange Beaded Vintage 40s Couture Crepe Gown

1940s Kornhauser Original Burnt Orange Beaded Vintage 40s Couture Crepe Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress! Warm burnt orange color, with thousands of hand-sewn beads, sequins and rhinestones on the front...

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Bow
1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Bow

1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Bow

By Lilly Daché

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Lilly Dache Couture "Double Chignon" Braided Straw Hat w Red Silk Bow: This ultra-rare, museum worthy Lilly Dache hat has an unusual "ingenue" look to it.

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1940s French Hats

1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress

1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that gives off just the right amount of sheen. Buttons up the front with the same silk moire...

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1940s Evening Gowns

1940s Curtis Black and Gold Lame Checked Brocade Evening Dress w/ Side Drape
1940s Curtis Black and Gold Lame Checked Brocade Evening Dress w/ Side Drape

1940s Curtis Black and Gold Lame Checked Brocade Evening Dress w/ Side Drape

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous late 1940s Curtis - Modas Rio demi-couture black and gold lame checked brocade evening dress with off-the-shoulder drape and extravagantly draped side.

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1940s Brazilian Evening Dresses

1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown
1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown

1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown

By Mainbocher

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mainbocher was a well-respected couturier who operated fashion houses in Paris and later New York from the 1930's through the 1960's. Mainbocher's arrival in New York coincided perfe...

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1940s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1940's Magenta Rose-Garden Floral Print Silk Couture Draped Evening Gown
1940's Magenta Rose-Garden Floral Print Silk Couture Draped Evening Gown

1940's Magenta Rose-Garden Floral Print Silk Couture Draped Evening Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1940's custom-made couture evening gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture.

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940's French Couture Metallic Gold Lame Hourglass One-Shoulder Gown & Bolero
1940's French Couture Metallic Gold Lame Hourglass One-Shoulder Gown & Bolero

1940's French Couture Metallic Gold Lame Hourglass One-Shoulder Gown & Bolero

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The breathtaking 1940's metallic-gold novelty leaf motif lame used for this P.A Ber Couture Paris ensemble has a regal quality that I find irresistible!

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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown
Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown

Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind couture creation by Brooks Costume Company. The Brooks Costume Company was the foremost maker of theatrical costumes in New York in the early p...

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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip
Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip

Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip

By Donna Karan

Located in Alford, MA

Donna Karan crochet lace dress crafted of metallic gold yarn that skims the body and features a deep V neckline front and back, flutter cap sleeves slit down the center, and handkerc...

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

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1960s French Skirt Suits

1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress ! Features warm tone of khaki, brown, red, burgundy, green and orange. Printed flowers and...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box

Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...

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2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top

By Moschino

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....

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1990s Italian Crop Tops

1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji White 90s Grecian Dress w/ Rhinestones + Pearl
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji White 90s Grecian Dress w/ Rhinestones + Pearl

1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji White 90s Grecian Dress w/ Rhinestones + Pearl

By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage Tadashi Shoji white dress! Avant Garde style, with cut-outs at bust (on front and back). Attached rhinestone brooch at bust, encrusted with an oversized pearl dangling f...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse

Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse

By Rozae Nichols

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Blouses and Tops

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1940s Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1940s couture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Red and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of 1940s couture may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Juel Park, Jeanne Lanvin and Irene Lentz are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1940s Couture?

On average, a piece of 1940s couture on 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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