Balenciaga Hourglass Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat Royal Blue 38 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Balenciaga Hourglass Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat Blue Brand: Balenciaga Product: Hourglass
Balenciaga Hourglass Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat Royal Blue 38 FR
By Balenciaga
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Balenciaga Hourglass Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat Blue Brand: Balenciaga Product: Hourglass
$928Sale Price|20% Off
BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00586
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fall/Winter 2010 Wool Blend Runway Coat – FR36
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, DE
by Nicolas Ghesquière during his most celebrated creative era. This sculptural wool-blend coat
Balenciaga 2018 Manteau FR32 Black Wool Double Collar oversized Coat UK4 US2
By Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
Balenciaga Pre Fall or AH2018 coat by Demna Gvasalia in thick black wool felt, oversized volume
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
BALENCIAGA blue wool blend BOW DETAIL HODDED DUFFLE Coat Jacket 38 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Balenciaga hooded coat in blue virgin wool (75%) and polyamide (25%) with one epaulette
Black wool double-breasted coat with leather piping BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool double-breasted coat with leather piping. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 7% nylon, 3
Black wool single breasted coat with leather bow BALENCIAGA
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool single breasted coat with leather bow . Fabric composition: 99% wool, 1% silk. Rayon
Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s 1970s Numbered "47778" Balenciaga Couture Grey Wool Knit
$320Sale Price|20% Off
BALENCIAGA 2011 Ghesquiere black wool double sleeve bomber jacket EU44 XS
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2011 Ghesquiere black wool double sleeve bomber jacket EU44 XS Reference: CNTG/A00008
$792Sale Price|20% Off
rare BALENCIAGA 2012 Nicolas Ghesquiere red wool cocoon bomber jacket FR34 XS
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALENCIAGA 2012 Nicolas Ghesquiere red wool cocoon bomber jacket FR34 XS Reference: JACG
BALENCIAGA grey wool mohair 2017 PLAID Coat Jacket 38 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga plaid coat in cream, grey and black wool (60%) and mohair (40%). Features
Balenciaga Black Wool Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in Narberth, PA
Balenciaga Black Wool Coat $299 Made in France 94% Wool, 4% Elastane Size 38 Length 38.5” Bust 40
Balenciaga Purple Wool Coat Sz34 (Us 2)
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Balenciaga purple retro looking oversized wool coat with kimono sleeves. It has two slanted pockets
Balenciaga Black Coat With Asian Letters On Breast Pocket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Balenciaga black wool coat with a 2in high mandarin collar lined in velvet that closes with two
Balenciaga Paris Coat
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Paris Coat 100% virgin wool with a 100% silk lining Size 36
1980s Balenciaga Wool Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
iconic label Balenciaga. It features a round neck without a collar, full length sleeves and is double
Balenciaga Wool coat size 40
By Balenciaga
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
100% Wool Black color White internal Tw buttons closure Two pockets Shoulder/hem cm 80 (31,4 inches
Multicolor Balenciaga Leather & Wool Trench Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Army green leather and grey wool-blend trench coat by Balenciaga. Notched lapel
Balenciaga Houndstooth Wool Coat — IT36 / XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with this elegant Balenciaga double-breasted wool coat! This coat features a
Balenciaga Black Double Breasted Wool Coat Size L
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
specifically both sleeve cuffs on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. Details Black Wool Coat
Balenciaga Brown Wool Houndstooth Long Coat Size L
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the coat is evident on this used Balenciaga
BALENCIAGA EISA haute couture yellow wool coat
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant yellow fuzzy wool haute couture coat from Cristobal Balenciaga for his Spanish couture
Balenciaga Navy Wool Cream Teddy Collar Coat Size M
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
contrary to dry clean instructions. Details Navy Wool Coat Double breasted Mid length
Balenciaga Grey Wool Single Breasted Belted Coat Size M
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
item. Details Grey Wool Coat Single breasted Long sleeves Asymmetric button up fastening
Balenciaga Grey Wool Single Breasted Belted Coat Size M
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
item. Details Grey Wool Coat Single breasted Long sleeves
Black single breasted wool coat BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black single breasted wool coat. Rayon lining. Small button and buttonhole on the middle front
BALENCIAGA 2018 Wrap navy wool deconstructed double breasted coat M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2018 Wrap navy wool deconstructed double breasted coat M Brand: Balenciaga Designer
very rare BALENCIAGA / EISA haute couture vivid orange wool coat
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, haute couture coat from Balenciaga's earliest label, EISA. Ca. 1960. The coat is made of
BALENCIAGA charcoal grey cashmere & wool OVERSIZED Coat Jacket 38 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga double-breasted oversized coat in dark charcoal cashmere (94%) and wool
BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR36 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00584
BALENCIAGA 2005 Ghesquiere beige wool blend toggle hooded coat FR38 M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2005 Ghesquiere beige wool blend toggle hooded coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00910 Brand
Nicolas Ghesquiere For Balenciaga Double Face Wool Plaid Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Nicholas Ghesquière, double face wool, plaid coat in grey, red and ivory tones. Interior of the
runway BALENCIAGA 2019 Runway yellow wool padded oversized cocoon coat FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCIAGA 2019 Runway yellow wool padded oversized cocoon coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
BALENCIAGA DEMNA GVASALIA khaki virgin wool oversize double breasted wrap coat L
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA DEMNA GVASALIA khaki virgin wool oversize double breasted wrap coat L Brand: Balenciaga
BALENCIAGA hot pink cavalry wool oversized long coat FR34 XS Hailey Beiber
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA hot pink cavalry wool oversized long coat FR34 XS Hailey Beiber Reference: TGAS/D00635
BALENCIAGA hot pink cavalry wool oversized long coat FR34 XS Hailey Beiber
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA hot pink cavalry wool oversized long coat FR34 XS Hailey Beiber Reference: TGAS/D00635
new BALENCIAGA 2019 Hourglass fluo virgin wool double breasted peplum coat FR36
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA 2019 Hourglass fluo yellow virgin wool double breasted peplum coat FR36 S Reference
1960's BALENCIAGA haute couture navy blue wool cape coat
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Balenciaga haute couture cape coat. Ca. 1960. Navy blue wool with gorgeous gilt buttons
runway BALENCIAGA 17 blue wool Pulled wrap double breasted deconstructed coat XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCIAGA 17 blue wool Pulled wrap double breasted deconstructed coat XS Reference: LNKO
new BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
new BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR36 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA Hourglass bright yellow wool double breasted peplum coat FR36 S Reference: TGAS
runway BALENCIAGA 17 blue wool Pulled wrap double breasted decostructed coat XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCIAGA 17 blue wool Pulled wrap double breasted decostructed coat XS BALENCIAGA BY
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 fuchsia pink camel wool oversized belt coat FR38 M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 fuchsia pink camel wool oversized belt coat FR38 M Brand: Balenciaga
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 pink camel hair wool oversized belt coat FR38 M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 pink camel hair wool oversized belt coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/C01422
BALENCIAGA Sz 8 Black Wool Quilted Lamb Skin & Denim Lapel Coat F/W 2005
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous tailored military coat by BALENCIAGA. Look 21 from Fall/Winter 2005 Collection by Nicolas
BALENCIAGA 2007 cream red 100% wool brown genuine fur lined longline coat FR36 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2007 cream red 100% wool brown genuine fur lined longline coat FR36 S Reference: NILI
runway BALENCIAGA 2019 Runway yellow wool padded oversized cocoon coat FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCIAGA 2019 Runway yellow wool padded oversized cocoon coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 pink camel hair wool oversized belt coat FR38 M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 pink camel hair wool oversized belt coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/C01422 Brand
BALENCIAGA Size 10 Black Virgin Wool Blend Leathe Piping Pea Coat
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous black pea coat by BALENCIAGA. A chic classic style from the Nicolas Ghesquiere era in
2005 BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE tan wool runway coat with toggles
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Tan wool structured coat with silver-toned metal toggles designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere dating to
Sold
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Fur-Trimmed Felted Wool Duffle Coat, fw 2005
By Balenciaga, Nicholas Ghesquiere
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Balenciaga Duffle Coat ▪ Creative Director: Nicolas Ghesquière ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪
BALENCIAGA 2011 Ghesquiere black wool double sleeve bomber jacket EU44 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2011 Ghesquiere black wool double sleeve bomber jacket EU44 XS Brand: Balenciaga
2006's BALENCIAGA Size 8 Cream Cocoon Wool Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous cream wool jacket from BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquière. A rare piece from the fall 2006
1960's CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture wool tweed cape
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare haute couture wood tweed cape from Cristobel Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's
BALENCIAGA 2016 navy white check wool blend cropped military jacket Fr34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2016 navy white check wool blend cropped military jacket Fr34 XS Brand: Balenciaga
rare BALENCIAGA 2012 Nicolas Ghesquiere red wool cocoon bomber jacket FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALENCIAGA 2012 Nicolas Ghesquiere red wool cocoon bomber jacket FR34 XS Reference: JACG
BALENCIAGA Demna 2017 black wool bow tie neck raglan bomber jacket FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna 2017 black wool bow tie neck raglan bomber jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00395
BALENCIAGA Demna 2017 black wool bow tie neck raglan bomber jacket FR34 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Demna 2017 black wool bow tie neck raglan bomber jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00395
BALENCAIGA 2017 Scarf Collar Tie Neck brown Prince of Wales wool cropped bomber
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: MELK/A00025 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Collection: 2017 Material: Wool Color: Brown
BALENCIAGA Size 44 Charcoal Wool Single Breasted Sport Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
BALENCIAGA sport coat comes in a charcoal wool with a full liner featuring a notch lapel, slit
BALENCIAGA 42 Tan Wool Blend Two Button Single Breasted Sport Coat / Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Single breasted BALENCIAGA sport coat comes in a wool blend woven canvas material with a notch
**SALE** 1980's BALENCIAGA black wool coat WAS $550 NOW $200
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black textured wool Balenciaga coat specially made for Spanish department store El Corte Ingles (as
runway BALENCIAGA 2018 Hourglass yellow pink check wool peplum coat FR36 XS
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCIAGA 2018 Hourglass yellow pink check wool peplum coat FR36 XS Reference: TGAS/B01364
BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 pink camel hair wool oversized belt coat FR38 M
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA DEMNA 2019 pink camel hair wool oversized belt coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/C01422 Brand
Balenciaga 2005 Manteau FR40 Ghesquiere Black Wool Military Coat UK12 US10
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in PARIS, FR
Balenciaga coat from the AH2005 collection by Nicolas Ghesquière in thick black wool cloth
2002 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere black leather runway coat with wool trim
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare documented leather coat with wool trim designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga as
BALENCIAGA 2007 cream red 100% wool brown genuine fur lined longline coat FR36 S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2007 cream red 100% wool brown genuine fur lined longline coat FR36 S Reference: NILI
2002 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere black leather runway vest with wool trim
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare documented leather vest with wool trim designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga as
Chanel Black Cashmere Cocoon Coat Triangle Button Pockets Button Thru Cuffs 1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1988 black cashmere cocoon coat with unique triangle button hip front pockets. Cocoon shape coat has long notched lapels, the coat closes at the front with a single logo butto...
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
$37,890
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
$43,303
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
$2990 New 2025 Oscar De La Renta "The Topaz" Calf Leather Tote Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New Pre-Spring 2025 "The Topaz" $2990 Deep Red Wine With Dust Cover & Tags Crafted from full-grain pebbled leather, this large tote seamlessly blends el...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design! Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress. It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...
1980's BILL BLASS double breasted wool coat with cord trim
By Bill Blass
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic, structured, black wool coat with double breasted collar and beautiful decorative corded trim designed by Bill Blass dating to the late 1970's, early 1980's. Labeled a US 8 h...
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.
Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.
A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.
While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.
Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.