Chanel jacket late 1980s
$4,245
Chanel jacket late 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Navy-blue jacket edged with red and white trimmings. Golden metal buttons. No size
$4,245
Chanel jacket late 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Navy-blue jacket edged with red and white trimmings. Golden metal buttons. No size
Chanel White 4-Pocket Jacket with Navy Trim & Camellia Buttons - 38 - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel White 4-Pocket Jacket with Navy Trim & Camellia Buttons - 38 - 1980's. This jacket is in
Late 1980s Early 1990s Chanel Red Shantung Silk Jacket
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Red Chanel Shantung silk jacket from the late 1980s. The red jacket is trimmed in black along the
Chanel Pink Tweed Jacket With Gold-Tone Interlocking CC Buttons circa 1980s
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Pink Tweed Jacket with Gold-Tone Interlocking CC Buttons from the circa 1980s epitomizes
1980s Vintage CHANEL Wool Double-Breasted Jacket FR42 Navy
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL jacket is crafted of 100% wool in navy with silk lining featuring ten iconic
Late 80s Asymmetrical Chanel Jacket With Chiffon Sleeves
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
A late 1980s Largerfeld period Chanel jacket with an asymmetrical hemline. Crossing over from the
Chanel Vintage Beige Button Boutique Blazer, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Boutique vintage blazer with pointed collar, patch pockets and button closure. Period: 1980s
Chanel 1980's Cream Silk Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1980's cream silk jacket and skirt suit. Jacket features black silk trim on the four front
Chanel 1980's Navy Cotton Cinched Waist Jacket Skirt Suit - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Cotton Jacket and Skirt Suit with Cinched Waist - Size 38 - 1980's. This set is a very
CHANEL c.1980's 2pc Pink Gold Button-Up Tweed Woven Trim Jacket Skirt Suit Set
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL c.1980's 2pc Pink Gold Button-Up Tweed Woven Trim Jacket Skirt Suit Set Brand
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1980's Chanel Wool Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage jacket from Chanel is made of black & white wool boucle and dates to the 1980's. It
CHANEL Red 1980s Jacket Size 36
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel red vintage velvet jacket with pointed collar, four patch pockets and interlocking CC snap
Chanel 1980s Navy Linen Coat Dress with Gold Quilted Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultra lightweight and chic, this long-line, linen coat dress from Chanel is almost a deep navy
1980's Chanel Beige Linen Dress Suit - Jacket and Dress - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chanel jacket and dress suit that is linen. The trim is made out of a very soft fine velvet. The
Chanel Drop-Waist Jacket
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 1980's drop-waist jacket features iridescent midnight blue taffeta, is adorned with gold CC
Chanel 1980s Pink ICONIC Jacket Skirt Suit w Bow Trim CC Logo Buttons
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Lake Park, FL
Iconic Hot pink Chanel wool crepe jacket and skirt set from the 1980s. The jacket is double
Chanel 1980s Navy Gabardine Wool Pant Suit Size 4.
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chanel 1980s navy gabardine wool jacket & pant set is a size 4. Ladies please grab your best friend
Chanel Jacket - Size 4 Coral Wool Boucle Double Breasted Gold Button Jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980's CHANEL jacket comes in a gorgeous coral wool tweed boucle and features a rounded
Chanel Vintage Black and White X Print Boucle Pearl Button Collarless Jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980's CHANEL jacket comes in a black and creamy beige X cross pattern tweed and features a
1980's Chanel Black Jacket/Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1980's Chanel black wool-crepe deconstructed blazer. Features a notched lapel, double breasted
1980's Chanel Bordeaux and Navy Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel bordeaux and navy boucle car coat length jacket from the 1980's. The equestrian inspired
1980's Chanel Black Boucle and Satin Trim Jacket
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Chanel black boucle jacket with cross- over close and satin trim. Short fit sits nicely just
Chanel Pink Wool Crop Jacket with Pockets – 8 - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jacket is in excellent condition. Size 8, circa 1980's. Measurements Shoulder to Shoulder: 15.5" Sleeve
Chanel 1980's Vintage Yellow Tweed 4-Pocket Jacket - 38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1980's Vintage Yellow Tweed 4-Pocket Jacket - 38. This jacket is in very good condition and
1980's Chanel Black Boucle Jacket with Fringe
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic Chanel jacket dating from the mid 1980s. Black boucle with gold logo buttons and fringe
Chanel Teal Jacket with Black Grosgrain Trim - 36 - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel wool blend jacket is teal with a black ribbon trim. It has 4 gold buttons on the
1980's Chanel Forest Green Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This stunning 1980's Chanel boucle jacket is forest green, with gold detailing. The jacket is
1980s Chanel Magenta Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s classic Chanel jacket in a beautiful bright magenta pink. Boucle with gold Chanel buttons and
Chanel Vintage Black and White Sequined Evening Jacket - 38 - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black and White Sequined Evening Jacket - 38 - 1980's. This fabulous vintage Chanel
Chanel Vintage Black & Multicolor Long Jacket with Bead Trim - M - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black & Multicolor Long Jacket with Bead Trim - M - 1980's. This jacket is in good
Chanel Vintage Black Wool Long Jacket with Neck Tie - 40 - circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Wool Long Jacket with Neck Tie - 40 - circa 1980's. This jacket is in
1980s Chanel Boutique Purple Black Velvet Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Chanel Boutique Purple Black Velvet Jacket Purple black jacket embellished with gold tone
Chanel 1980's Yellow Tweed Single Breasted Jacket - 36
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1980's Yellow Tweed Single Breasted Jacket - 36. This jacket is in excellent vintage
1980’s Chanel Cropped /Bolero Jacket with Black & Gold CC Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1980's black cotton cropped/bolero jacket. The jacket has two front patch pockets and
1980s Chanel Kimono Jacket and Chanel Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous black wool kimono-style jacket from Chanel featuring an open front, front button pockets
Chanel 1980s Vintage Navy Wool Blend Jacket - 38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1980s Vintage Navy Wool Blend Jacket - 38. This jacket is in very good vintage condition. It
1980's Chanel Deep Blue Military Style Wool Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Collection 20 Chanel deep royal blue waffle wool double breasted jacket with red and grey grosgrain
1980s Chanel Orange Double Breasted Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Channel the spirit of 1980s power dressing in our amazing vintage Chanel jacket! Can we talk about
Chanel Midnight Blue Crème Wool Check Gold Button Cardigan Jacket, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
career women alike. Presumably from the Fall/Winter 1984 collection, this cardigan-style Chanel jacket is
1980s Red Chanel Boucle Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Port Hope, ON
This v-neck jacket has black gros grain trim; four pockets on the front with butons on the lower
Rare Chanel Vintage 1980s Karl Black Beige White Pearl X Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare collectible little black jacket from Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld in the '80s. This classy boxy
Vintage 1980s 1990s CHANEL Size M Red Wool Tweed Gold Button Hourglass Jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage CHANEL jacket comes in a vibrant red tweed and is impeccably tailored to an hourglass
Chanel Lemon Vintage Knitted Blazer, Late 1980’s – Early 1990’s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel knitted blazer, Late 1980’s – Early 1990’s. Green color, gold buttons, pointed
Chanel 1980s Royal Blue Cashmere Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Let this Chanel keep you cozy! Circa 1980s, this cardigan is crafted from ultra soft royal blue
Chanel 1980s Brown Gold Tone Jumbo Button Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1980s Brown Blazer—an exquisite and timeless piece that seamlessly embodies
Vintage Chanel Canvas and Denim Double Breasted Jacket 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel off white canvas and blue denim trimmed double breasted jacket from the 1980s. V
Chanel Black Double Breasted Wool & Velvet Jacket Dress circa 1980s Documented
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Double Breasted Wool & Velvet Jacket Dress Documented, as seen on Linda
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Size: No sizing label
1980s Chanel Pink, Black Trim Peter Pan Collar & Tulip Hem Jacket, or Mini-Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel from the 1980s by Karl Lagerfeld, pink with black trim, long tailored jacket, or mini-dress
1980s Chanel ballet print silk bomber jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel ballet print silk bomber jacket from the 1980s...Zipper front raglan sleeve jacket with logo
1980s Chanel Black Faille Collarless Jacket with Pockets and Shamrock Buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A great, classic Chanel jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. Black rayon faille, with collarless construction
Chanel Yellow and Peach Tweed Jacket - 36 - 1980's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jacket is in excellent condition with light wear. Circa 1980's. Measurements Shoulder to Shoulder
Chanel 2pc Black Jacket and Skirt Set, 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black two piece jacket and skirt set by Chanel, from the 1980's. The jacket is double
1980’s Chanel Black Maxi Skirt Suit with Clover Leaf Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The ultimate 1980's Chanel black maxi suit. The jacket has a curved notched lapel with similar
Chanel Vintage 1980s Ivory Cream Ecru Black Gold CC Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A classic Chanel skirt suit from the 1980s, paying homage to Mademoiselle Chanel's beloved and
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Size: French Vintage Size 36
Chanel Iconic Cream Wool & Silk Jacket Blouse Skirt Ensemble c 1980s
By Chanel Boutique
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Boutique Stunning cream wool & silk jacket-blouse-skirt ensemble c 1980s The elegant garment
Chanel Vintage Fall Winter 1985 Black Gold 1980s LBJ Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This black tweed Chanel skirt suit from Fall/Winter 1985 collection is an iconic example of 1980s
1980s Chanel Collection 26 Black Skirt Suit Pay only for the Jacket (40 Fr)
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautiful classic jacket with a button on each of four front pockets, and three buttons on each
1980's Chanel Collarless Denim Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1980's collarless denim jacket. The jacket is styled in the classic Chanel shape with four
1980's Chanel Cream Boucle Jacket with Colorful Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic look cream boucle Chanel jacket from the 1980s with magenta and black knit trimming. Feels
1980s Black Chanel Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Classic textured black wool Chanel blazer with four pockets to the front and three large gold
1980s Chanel Tweed Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a traditional 1980s tweed jacket with a red, white and black weave. There are four front
Chanel 1980's Vintage White Cotton Jacket with "CC" Medallion Chain - M
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1980's Vintage White Cotton Jacket with "CC" Medallion Chain - M. This jacket is in fair
1980s Chanel Lipstick Red Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get the best of both worlds with this amazing Chanel 1980s tweed jacket! Made of vibrant lipstick
1980s Shocking Pink Wool Chanel Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous vintage Chanel jacket in shocking pink wool withpink and gold CC buttons to fasten and at
Chanel 1980s Checked Jacket
By Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
A Chanel jacket from the 1980s, in orange, pink, blue and green check tweed. The bodice is sewn
1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Broadtail Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Chanel Haute Couture off-white Persian Lamb jacket trimmed in burgundy and cream
Late 1980's Chanel Black Velvet Jacket with Cream Satin Bows
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and classic fitted Chanel collarless jacket from the late 1980's. Jet black silk velvet
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Valentino plum silk angel-sleeve evening dress, fw 2002
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
▪ Valentino evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Constructed from two layers of silk in plum and wine ▪ Off-shoulder neckline ▪ Inverted pleats at the shoulder and hips ▪ Angel sleev...
1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire waist that is embellished wi...
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat, fw 2006
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Meticulously crafted from luscious chocolate brown Tibetan lamb fur ▪ ...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
$37,794
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
F/W 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney Runway Maroon Bodycon Backless Cowl Dress
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...
$3,500
Size: FR 38 (US 6) but runs small
Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Featured during the "Thierry Mugler, Couturissime" exhibition at the "Musée des Arts Décoratifs" in Paris in 2021-2022 and at the "Brooklyn Museum" in New York in 2022-2023 (see pic...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.
What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.
Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.
Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.
On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino and more.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.