Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1980s Brown Leather Jacket Women's Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A brown leather jacket by Azzedine Alaïa, dating from the late 1980s.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage 1980s Brown Leather Jacket Women's Size 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in PARIS, FR
A brown leather jacket by Azzedine Alaïa, dating from the late 1980s.
F/W 1990 Azzedine Alaïa Black Shagreen Embossed Leather Moto Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa moto jacket from the Fall/Winter 1990 collection is crafted from black leather embossed to mimic the texture of sanded stingray.
Silver cotton Pea Coat with leather button and belt ALAIA
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver cotton Pea Coat with leather button and buttonhole closure on the front. belt with buckle closure and belt-loop. Pocket on both side. Box-pleat on the middle back. SIZE M
Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set ▪ Wide-cut bolero jacket with open front and draped lapels ▪ Fitted pencil skirt with asymmetric hemline ▪ Ruched detail at ...
ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia trench coat in black lambskin. With wide notch colar, belt loops at the waist, two flap pockets on the front sides, box pleat on the back, and woven seams. Closes with flat let...
Alaia Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York City, NY
Azzedine Alaia edgy black leather blazer with zip cuffs and wrap-around hip pockets.
Alaia Deep Amethyst Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia deep amethyst leather motorcycle jacket with a fitted waist.
Azzedine Alai Black Zip Front Lambskin Leather Jacket , Circa 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Azzedine Alai, circa 1986 black leather jacket with Eclaire zipper pulls and hardware with zippered pockets and sleeve cuffs in an antiqued gold-tone finish, notched lapel and fully...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black python leather motorcycle jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black python embossed patent leather biker jacket with corset lace up detail at back. Silver zippered pocket at right hip. Asymmetrical triple button closure. Fully lined. FR 36. EXC...
Azzedine Alaia Timeless Black Leather Biker Moto Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
TIMELESS 7K$ AZZEDINE ALAIA BLACK NAPPA LEATHER BIKER MOTO JACKET This beautiful jacket is both an absolute IT-PIECE and timeless classic!
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black cropped leather jacket with single button closure from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather motorcycle jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather motorcycle jacket with silver hardware and lace up detail at back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
Alaia Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
This is a great harder to find larger size jacket from Alaia. It's loose on our mannequin and is meant to fit snug in the waist. Great butter soft leather and large hip pockets make ...
AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage Black Leather BLAZER Jacket SIZE 40
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Rome, Rome
Logos / Tags: 'ALAIA Paris' tag , size tag(40 FR), composition tag Condition: B :GOOD CONDITION - Some light wear of use. Condition details: Gently used! some light leather scartc...
Alaia cropped leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nothing is better then Alaia leather!
The black leather on this piece is in prefect condition and is butter soft
It has an attached wrap around belt that cinches at th...
Alaia patent leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grace Jones, Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymore, Madonna, & Tina Turner where all faithful followers and this sexy patent leather jacket gives a quick glimpse why.
It has a lar...
Alaia Men's Leather Bomber Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Alaia, soft supple leather men's bomber jacket. Knit collar, cuffs and wiastband, zippers down the front with deep large breast pockets. Very few of this jacket were made in the 1980's.
Black Alaia Leather Tailored Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black leather tailored jacket by Alaia. Circa the 1980s. Notched lapel. Long sleeves. Button-front closure. Faux corset bodice. Silvertone hardware. 33" bust...
Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black Open back Leather Coat Dress is a timeless piece. Made from high-quality leather, this dress features a stunning open back, creating a bold and sophist...
Azzedine Alaia Jacket Vintage Shaped Dark Bottle Green Leather 38 / 6
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular jacket from the coveted Alaia 80's collection! The most gorgeous shaping to this remarkably soft leather jacket. Four button single breast jacket with hidden buttons when...
ALAÏA Timeless Vintage Cropped Leather Jacket 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
The perfect cropped leather jacket by Azzedine Alaïa from the 1990s.
Alaia Cropped Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alalia, Tobacco colored supple leather, wide lapels, double breasted ,fitted, cropped jacket. Zippered pocket detail under the lapel on the right side.
Early 1980s Alaia Black Leather Cropped Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Edgy Alaia cropped jacket in black leather from the early 1980's. Alaia is best known for his body hugging dresses and this piece is the perfect accompaniment. The fit is slightly ov...
ALAIA Cropped Black Leather Asymmetrical Zip Motorcycle Jacket Sz. 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
ALAIA Cropped Black Leather Asymmetrical Zip Motorcycle Jacket Sz. 38 Made in France Materials: 100% leather, lining: 100% acetate. Features black leather jacket with asymmetrical...
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather motorcycle jacket
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Softest jet black lambskin leather motorcycle jacket with silver hardware from Azzedine Alaia.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black zippered leather jacket
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous butter soft leather jacket with very fitted waist. This jacket will be sure to turn many heads. Silver zippers at wrists. Single silver zippered breast pocket. Two large wra...
Alaïa Boned Bustier Leather Blazer - '90s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alaïa black boned bustier leather blazer from Spring/Summer 1992 Collection. Long sleeve, frontal pocket buttoning fastening NFT option available. Total length - 65 Measure sleeve...
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather cropped jacket
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black cropped leather jacket with single button closure from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit, fw 1984
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia brown leather jacket and skirt suit ▪ Wide sleeves with pleated underarms ▪ Nipped waist ▪ Belt at the back ▪ Hidden snap buttons at the front opening ▪ Shawl l...
Azzedine Alaia black cropped jacket and maxi skirt set, ss 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black leather cropped structured blazer jacket with matching fishtail maxi skirt Spring-Summer 1992
A/W 1982 Azzedine ALAÏA First Ready-To-Wear Collection Black Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Munich, DE
Approximate Modern Size: S Reference photos: Fall 1982 Azzedine Alaia Leather Jacket photographed by Horst P.
AZZEDINE ALAIA seamed leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black butter soft leather jacket with shaped seams from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.
AZZEDINE ALAIA distressed leather motorcycle jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic motorcycle jacket made with unique dark khaki green distressed leather, silver hardware and lace up detail at back from Azzedine Alaia.
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black RUNWAY leather jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, butter-soft leather jacket designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1990 exactly as seen on the runway.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped jacket in black textured leather
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, cropped jacket in textured leather designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather corset jacket with topstitching
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black butter soft leather corset style jacket with decorative topstitching from Alaia dating to spring 1990 exactly as seen on the runway. French size 38 although this jacket is ...
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA red leather jacket with sweetheart seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant red cropped leather jacket with sweetheart seamed construction from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.
An Azzedine Alaïa Blazer Jacket in Leather Circa 1985-1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985-1990 France Beautiful Blazer Jacket in flexible brown leather from Azzedine Alaïa, iconic piece of Collection, dating from the 1980s.
Azzedine Alaïa Vintage Early 1980s Leather Jacket As Seen On Grace Jones
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Very rare Azzedine Alaïa early 1980s leather jacket, as seen worn by the iconic Grace Jones.
1988 AZZEDINE ALAIA cropped black leather jacket with curved pockets
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cropped, jet-black, butter-soft leather jacket with notched collar and curved pockets designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 1988.
Azzedine Alaia c. 1990's Vintage Black Wrap Around Leather Cutout Top Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia c. 1990's Vintage Sexy Cutout Leather Top Jacket Alaïa crop leather jacket with long sleeves, belted waist and snap closure at front.
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with shawl collar & frog closure
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black butter soft leather jacket with shawl collar and frog closure designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991.
90s Alaia Bustier Corset Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Size: FR42 / M Material: LeatherMeticulously constructed from the finest quality leather, this Alaia jacket exudes an alluring, high-fashion aesthetic. The structured bustier-style b...
Black Vintage Alaia Asymmetrical Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage black leather jacket by Alaia. Circa the 1980s. Long dolman sleeves. Zip cuffs. Asymmetrical zip-front closure. Chest and waist zip-front pockets. Gol...
ALAIA black leather CROPPED Blazer Jacket 40 S
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaïa notch lapel slightly cropped smooth black lambskin blazer jacket. Opens with four button at front, has padded shoulders and two side buckles. Lined in black poly...
ALAIA Size 6 Black Calf Leather Peak Lapel Single Bitton Sport Coat Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful black leather calf jacket by Alaia. The piece features a single button and peak lapel design along with a two front faux pocket detail. Made in France. Excellent Pre-Ow...
ALAÏA Classic Vintage Black Leather Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
The perfect black soft leather jacket by Alaïa. This classic Alaïa leather blazer is a true wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. The quality is outstanding - made from b...
Azzedine Alaia Leather Black Iconic Bolero Jacket 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Brindisi, Bt
The Azzedine Alaia leather jacket is an iconic piece from the vintage 1980s.
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket Each panel is lined in a different color silk
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia vintage brown leather hinge jacket Exquisite, the details are amazing.
AZZEDINE ALAIA black leather jacket with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully seamed jet black leather coat from Azzedine Alaia dating to winter of 1985/1986. Very flattering fit. Bottom flares at waist and hemline dips in the front. Very interesti...
Alaia Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia leather jacket. Structural cut. Low cut collar, with snap closure at the waist. Wide hip deep pockets that open round to the back of the hip. Full sleeves with slouched shoulde...
Alaia Brown Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Brown leather jacket.
Alaia 1980's Python Patent Leather Moto Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia 1980's Python Embossed Patent Leather Jacket with Corset Lace Back sz 38 BUST: 40" WAIST: 26" (there are elastic inserts on each side) LENGTH: 20"
Alaia Dark Brown Leather Jacket Bicolour Lining 1980s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, DE
Azzedine Alaia dark brown leather jacket from 1980's.
Alaia Black Leather Blazer
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Francisco, CA
The gorgeous high-quality materials combined with Alaia workmanship makes this piece the ultimate leather jacket.
1990's Alaia Black Snakeskin-Embossed Leather Corset Motorcycle Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This very rare snakeskin-embossed black patent-leather jacket, dating to 1991, is a wonderful example of his genius.
Azzedine Alaia leather shearling jacket sz L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia leather shearling jacket The details are really wonderful, it is like it was woven together at the seams, please see details shot's There is no size listing, but I w...
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Azzedine Alaia Sculptural Green Leather Vintage Jacket.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Zip Closure - 40 / XS
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Vintage Alaia Jacket in a Fr 40. Beautifully supple leather jacket with Alaia's extraordinary detail to collar and hem. Lining is amazing ! Vertical silk blocks of red, pistachio, pi...
90s Alaia Oversized Nude Leather Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atypical example from the king of body con fashion. Nude, butter soft leather jacket with single snap closure at neck. Oversized, open front - fully lined with patch pockets at hip....
Alaia Wool Cashmere bolero Jacket w Leather Braids
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Azzedine Alaia 80% Wool and 20% Cashmere bolero Jacket with Leather Braids details.Swing style Concealed front buttons closure. color: Grey Size: 42 Bust: 38" Length 16" sleeves 22"
Gianni Versace Runway F/W 1992 Bondage Collection Leather Fox Astrakhan Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare museum piece vintage GIANNI VERSACE Couture Runway Fall / Winter 1992 Bondage Collection leather, fox fur and astrakhan fur black runway jacket ! Angelina Kallio model...
$124,659
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Reversible Fur Leopard Print and Black Taffeta evening coat.
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare simply elegant, but "Statement" evening coat is a "Must Have". You can wear it with the black side on the outside with the Leopard print on the inside to keep you...
F/W 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning chiffon silk dress designed by John Galliano with a beaded floral design. This Dior dress was created for the Fall/Winter 2006 collection. Constructed of a dark...
$995Sale Price|23% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1990s Blumarine Anna Molinari Sexy Black Crstyal Studded Vintage Jersey Gown 90s
By Blumarine, Anna Molinari
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintag early 90s BLUMARINE by ANNA MOLINARI black slinky rayon jersey halter floor length evening dress! Super soft rayon jersey clings to the body in all the right places, and ...
Exclusive Lynx Fur Gilet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful very stylish vintage naturel bobcat lynx fur vest/gilet Rare to find We offer more exclusive fur items, view our front store Details: With 2 pockets and 3 closing hooks,...
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Ivory Cotton Colrful Embroidered Flowers Off Shoulder Vintage Boho Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Early 2000s Silver croco buckle sandals
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Early 2000s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by John Galliano - Silver croco buckles sandals - Crossover Straps & buckle closure at uppers - Made in France - Size: EN 40 - Go...
Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk pants and jacket suit by Celine. The suit has a subtle tuxedo influence via a matching slightly shiny narrow line of silk along each shoulder extending down to ...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 Runway Bodycon "The Supermodel" Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring / Summer 1990 Material: Stretch Color: Black Size: L Made in Italy From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1990 collection, this...
2000s Versace Purple Crisscross Back Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Purple Versace V neck gown with crisscross back . Size 40 36/27/36
$1,857Sale Price|20% Off
Paco Rabanne Silver Metal Mesh Tank Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Nice, FR
PACO RABANNE silver metal mesh tank top. Rectangular metal label reads PACO RABANNE. Indicative measurements taken laid flat : length approx 47 cm (18.50 inches). Photographed...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Iconic Bamboo High Heel Sandals Spring-Summer 2002 collection US size 9.5 B - Italian 39.5 B Dark brown leather, braided cord that wraps and ties, leather sole & ...
$16,354
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Master Couturier, King of Cling: legendary fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017) is known by many names, each referring to his unparalleled ability to mold fabric onto the female form in unexpected and radical ways. The Tunisian-born designer spent his entire life in relentless pursuit of a wholly distinctive and most-flattering fit.
“For me, fashion is the body,” said Alaïa. “I make clothes; women make fashion.”
Alaïa is credited with inventing the supermodel through his exclusive fashion shows, the body-con dress — which, quite literally, hugs the body and emphasizes and embraces every curve — and pioneering what industry professionals have taken to calling “slow fashion.” The designer openly rejected empty, of-the-moment fads as well as the structure of biannual seasons and instead took his time, unhurried by press and releasing collections at his own pace. Most importantly, Alaïa was a visionary when it came to traditional notions of femininity and sexuality. At a time when loose, soft silhouettes were the norm, Alaïa’s sexy, waist-cinching hourglass and body-con outfits were shocking.
Alaïa’s “body-conscious clothes,” wrote fashion critic Suzy Menkes, “seemed a deliberate challenge — throwing down a sexist gauntlet in a feminist world.”
While powerful women such as Madonna, Michelle Obama, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wear Alaïa’s creations today, his origins were remarkably humble.
Born to a farming family, Alaïa always had a creative streak. As a young boy, he would flip through women’s fashion magazines and quickly became interested in the design of women's clothing. He went on to study sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis and later worked as a tailor for a dressmaker before he found work creating garments based on Parisian haute couture designs. The combination of his classical training in sculpture and practical experience as a tailor convinced Alaïa that fashion was his calling. In 1957, he moved to Paris and worked for Christian Dior for less than a week before being fired. From there, Alaïa secured a job with Guy Laroche and opened his own maison in the 1970s.
At his core, Alaïa was a couturier who cut and sewed his samples himself. He also experimented with zips, seams, unexpected materials, textures, animal prints and floral patterns like an artist. Today, Alaïa’s clothes look untouched by the passage of time and the various trends that have materialized since their debut; they are as fresh, stylish and stunning as ever. His garments are pop-culture icons in their own right: Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone in 1995’s Clueless, exasperated with a perpetrator holding her at gunpoint, declares, “But this is an Alaïa!”
Vintage Alaïa evening dresses, skirts and other attire continue to influence contemporary designers such as Nicolas Ghesquière and Hervé Léger. Not only are his clothes timeless in their glamour, but they also represent the groundbreaking vision of an artist, one who was known to proclaim, “I am not a designer. I am a couturier.”
Find a collection of Azzedine Alaïa day dresses, suits, jackets and more 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.