1940s coat

Our iconic Promenade coat is now available in a flecked red and brown shade. It is a vintage treasure replicated from an original 1940s coat. Realised in a quality wool blend fabric and rich satin lining, this coat exhibits all the charming characteristics of the original. * Square shoulders, a large collar, and shoulder pads. * A wrap-across front, with two buttons showing, and internal fastening ribbons. * Set-in sleeves with deep cuffs. * A waist seam that has secured pleats in the bodice…

1940s fashion history is fascinating. The clothes women wore were not designed by the fashionable and wealthy, but by patriotism and practicality needed during times of war. Menswear and military uniforms changed how women's clothes looked, moved, and were made just as Hollywood had done in the 1930s. The results were timeless dresses, pants for

Our Promenade coat is an incredible timepiece from the forties. The design is taken from the pattern of an original 40s coat we have in our archive. Our Autumn 2023 version has been improved and updated from our previous run of this iconic coat. We've made some small tweaks to the design and selected a new, premium wool blend fabric that's soft to the touch and drapes beautifully on the figure. The Promenade features all the elements of the original such as: * Square shoulders, a large…

A look back to 1949 fashion history plates.

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A young woman's annual 1940's clothing plan. A strick budget for dresses, shoes, underwear, hosiery, and other accessories

My thoughts have been turning to cold weather 1940’s clothing as of late. Tops of my list is a great casual overcoat that is stylish and warm. Now, if only I could send away for it from the images below. “Hollywood” is tops on my list! These are all from the Fall and Winter 1939-1940 […]Continue Reading...

Step back into the classic vintage styling of 1940s outerwear with a new 1940s style coat or jacket. The '40s look was a men's inspired boxy silhouette with oversized collars, big buttons, and wide sleeves. Long knee-length 40s overcoats, trench coats, and the shorter box coat are iconic styles of 1940s coats. Hip length utility