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Brocade Vest

Sleeveless Paisley brocade vest Yves Saint Laurent Variation Circa 1980's
Sleeveless Paisley brocade vest Yves Saint Laurent Variation Circa 1980's

Sleeveless Paisley brocade vest Yves Saint Laurent Variation Circa 1980's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless brocade vest. Shell composition: 80% acetate, 12% acrylic, 6% rayon, 2% polyester

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1980s French Vests

19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Vest
19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Vest

19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Vest

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Mens Vest circa 1860. Lovely cut velvet textile in deep

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1860s American Sleeveless Shirts

Rare Roberta di Camerino Vintage Waistcoat/Vest.
Rare Roberta di Camerino Vintage Waistcoat/Vest.

Rare Roberta di Camerino Vintage Waistcoat/Vest.

By Giuliana Camerino, Roberta Di Camerino

Located in University City, MO

Late 1960's Camerino brocaded vest of metallic gold thread on quilted satin. Lined in brown velvet

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1960s Italian Vests

DOLCE GABBANA floral brocade patchwork wrap button waistcoat vest top IT38 XS
DOLCE GABBANA floral brocade patchwork wrap button waistcoat vest top IT38 XS

DOLCE GABBANA floral brocade patchwork wrap button waistcoat vest top IT38 XS

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA mixed floral brocade patchwork wrap button waistcoat vest top IT38 XS Reference: AAWC

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2010s Italian Vests

Elegant brocade Miniature velvet waistcoat - France Provence Circa 1870-1890
Elegant brocade Miniature velvet waistcoat - France Provence Circa 1870-1890

Elegant brocade Miniature velvet waistcoat - France Provence Circa 1870-1890

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1870-1890. France or Provence A precious waistcoat worn by an elegant gentleman in the late 19th century, made of black silk velvet embroidered with miniature violets and coral...

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1870s French Vests

18th Century Caraco in silk brocade taffeta - France Circa 1780
18th Century Caraco in silk brocade taffeta - France Circa 1780

18th Century Caraco in silk brocade taffeta - France Circa 1780

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1780 France Caraco in brocaded taffeta silk dating from the french Louis XVI period. Curved

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1780s French Vests

Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century
Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century

Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

First half of the 19th century Spain Precious caraco or bodice in silk twill embroidered with bouquets, fully lined with unbleached hemp. Sleeveless caraco buttoned at the front and ...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Vests

James Galanos Vintage 1960s Metallic Brocade 3pc Vest Top Skirt Set
James Galanos Vintage 1960s Metallic Brocade 3pc Vest Top Skirt Set

James Galanos Vintage 1960s Metallic Brocade 3pc Vest Top Skirt Set

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

made in the USA, this striking set includes a long vest, matching top, and coordinating skirt, all

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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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1990s Ann Demeulemeester Top
1990s Ann Demeulemeester Top

1990s Ann Demeulemeester Top

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Size: 42

1990s Ann Demeulemeester Top

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in New York, NY

Originally $600 Black brocade vest/top with tie back closure and sheer peplum with unfinished hem

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1990s Belgian Blouses

Early 1920's, Men's Black Silk Brocaded Waistcoat
Early 1920's, Men's Black Silk Brocaded Waistcoat

Early 1920's, Men's Black Silk Brocaded Waistcoat

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a striking, early 1920's,black silk brocaded waistcoat measuring 36" around the chest

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vests

Jacquard and brocade vest with faux fur edge LA DOUBLE J
Jacquard and brocade vest with faux fur edge LA DOUBLE J

Jacquard and brocade vest with faux fur edge LA DOUBLE J

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jacquard and brocade vest with faux fur edge . FABRIC COMPOSITION: 63% polyester, 4% silk, 3

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2010s Italian Vests

Adele Simpson Brocade Vest with Mink Trim
Adele Simpson Brocade Vest with Mink Trim

Adele Simpson Brocade Vest with Mink Trim

By Adele Simpson

Located in Alford, MA

A wonderful vintage accent piece from Adele Simpson constructed of a brown/orange/gold brocade

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1960s American Vests

LONG GUNMETAL/SILVER/GOLD BROCADE VEST
LONG GUNMETAL/SILVER/GOLD BROCADE VEST

LONG GUNMETAL/SILVER/GOLD BROCADE VEST

Located in Alford, MA

A long evening vest in an incredibly beautiful brocade of gold, silver, and gunmetal in an abstract

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dries Van Noten Spring Runway Look 30 Silk Thread Floral Brocade Vest, 2014
Dries Van Noten Spring Runway Look 30 Silk Thread Floral Brocade Vest, 2014

Dries Van Noten Spring Runway Look 30 Silk Thread Floral Brocade Vest, 2014

By Dries van Noten

Located in Boca Raton, FL

inspirational with the pragmatic. As evident in this reversible silk thread and floral brocade cotton vest

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Jackets

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 38 Raspberry Pink Brocade V Neck Vest
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 38 Raspberry Pink Brocade V Neck Vest

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 38 Raspberry Pink Brocade V Neck Vest

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

DOLCE & GABBANA vest comes in a bold raspberry fuchsia brocade with a V neck, black faille button

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vests

Lanvin 125 Ete 2015 Gold Brocade Monkey Oversize Vest with Pockets Cats 40
Lanvin 125 Ete 2015 Gold Brocade Monkey Oversize Vest with Pockets Cats 40

Lanvin 125 Ete 2015 Gold Brocade Monkey Oversize Vest with Pockets Cats 40

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lanvin 125 Ete 2015 year of the monkey, gold monkey brocade over size vest. Amazing brocade in with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vests

McQueen Irere Brocade Corset
McQueen Irere Brocade Corset

McQueen Irere Brocade Corset

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blue silk and brocade mini corset vest with black chiffon insets. Irere Collection SS 2003

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21st Century and Contemporary British Vests

Elegant French Victorian waistcoat in brocaded velvet - France Circa 1860
Elegant French Victorian waistcoat in brocaded velvet - France Circa 1860

Elegant French Victorian waistcoat in brocaded velvet - France Circa 1860

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1860 France Elegant Second Empire waistcoat in black velvet embroidered with purple and green flowers and yellow dots. Shawl collar, cross-over fastening with eight embroidere...

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1860s French Vests

Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century
Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century

Spanish brocaded silk and hemp camisole - First half of the 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

First half of the 19th century Spain Precious caraco or bodice in silk twill embroidered with bouquets, fully lined with unbleached hemp. Sleeveless caraco buttoned at the front and...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Vests

Bill Blass 70's Brocade Dress and Vest
Bill Blass 70's Brocade Dress and Vest

Bill Blass 70's Brocade Dress and Vest

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass, gold brocade shirt/ mini dress with detachable sleeveless vest and diamante chain belt

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Dress Blue Floral Print w/ Long Sleeveless Vest 8
Christian Dior Dress Blue Floral Print w/ Long Sleeveless Vest 8

Christian Dior Dress Blue Floral Print w/ Long Sleeveless Vest 8

By Christian Dior

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Christian Dior blue and black floral brocade sheath with companion long vest

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2010s French Sheath Dresses

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1992/1993 Runway documented top/vest
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1992/1993 Runway documented top/vest

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1992/1993 Runway documented top/vest

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in NICE, FR

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Autumn/Winter 1992/1993 Runway brocade top/vest with the belt

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

THEA PORTER
THEA PORTER

THEA PORTER

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THEA PORTER

By Thea Porter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

perfectly elegant sheer wide leg pant. Velvet trim and Brocade tunic vest with a sweet mock neck and hook

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1970s British Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Sleeveless Vest Green Jacket  Military Brocade Buttons J Dauphin
Sleeveless Vest Green Jacket  Military Brocade Buttons J Dauphin

Sleeveless Vest Green Jacket Military Brocade Buttons J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer J Dauphin Repurposed Us Fatigue Military Sleeveless Vest Jacket Trims: Italian Black 100

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2010s American Vests

1980's Saks Fifth Avenue Floral Brocade Waistcoat Vest
1980's Saks Fifth Avenue Floral Brocade Waistcoat Vest

1980's Saks Fifth Avenue Floral Brocade Waistcoat Vest

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Size: M (Best Fits Medium Sizes)

1980's Saks Fifth Avenue Floral Brocade Waistcoat Vest

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Atlanta, GA

and sold through Saks Fifth Avenue. The golden brocade fabric features a striped pattern embellished

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1980s English Vests

Festive Dolce & Gabbana Brocade Haute Hippie Vest w Fringe 1993
Festive Dolce & Gabbana Brocade Haute Hippie Vest w Fringe 1993

Festive Dolce & Gabbana Brocade Haute Hippie Vest w Fringe 1993

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana multicolor brocade Dolce & Gabbana vest with long black fringe. Collection

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1990s Italian Vests

A Persian Jacket in Brocaded Lampas and Printed cotton lining  Kadjar 19th c
A Persian Jacket in Brocaded Lampas and Printed cotton lining  Kadjar 19th c

A Persian Jacket in Brocaded Lampas and Printed cotton lining Kadjar 19th c

Located in Toulon, FR

Second half of the 19th century Persia Iran Beautiful feminine bodice jacket with a cut evocative of the Persian ceremonial clothes that can be seen on painted miniatures of the Kad...

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Mid-19th Century Persian Vests

1970s Vintage Metallic Brocade Maxi Vest Coat with Rhinestone Detail
1970s Vintage Metallic Brocade Maxi Vest Coat with Rhinestone Detail

1970s Vintage Metallic Brocade Maxi Vest Coat with Rhinestone Detail

Located in Sparks, NV

Handmade vintage metallic brocade maxi vest with rhinestone detail near the neckline. Fully lined

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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

CHANEL Gold and White Silk Brocade Vest Size 34
CHANEL Gold and White Silk Brocade Vest Size 34

CHANEL Gold and White Silk Brocade Vest Size 34

By Chanel

Located in New York City, NY

Chanel gold and white brocade vest with pearl/chain self belt. Concealed zip front closure with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Vests

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Vest
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Vest

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Vest

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A gorgeous 1980s Yves Saint Laurent open brocade vest in purple and gold. The cropped waistcoat has

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1980s French Vests

Dries van Noten Black Brocade Vest Size 40 (10)
Dries van Noten Black Brocade Vest Size 40 (10)

Dries van Noten Black Brocade Vest Size 40 (10)

By Dries van Noten

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous black-on-black floral brocade material cut into a long sleeveless dress coat with lapel

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coats and Outerwear

IRENE Brocade Waistcoat 1950s
IRENE Brocade Waistcoat 1950s

IRENE Brocade Waistcoat 1950s

By Irene Lentz

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Irene brocade waistcoat. A fine golden silk brocade fabric item fully lined

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1950s American Vests

Early 20th Century Eastern European Blouse and Vest
Early 20th Century Eastern European Blouse and Vest

Early 20th Century Eastern European Blouse and Vest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Vest has red faille edging and green floral brocade with metallic lace trim. Vest has no closures and

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Blouses

Divine Dolce & Gabanna Brocade Vest & White Blouse With Lace Bell Sleeves
Divine Dolce & Gabanna Brocade Vest & White Blouse With Lace Bell Sleeves

Divine Dolce & Gabanna Brocade Vest & White Blouse With Lace Bell Sleeves

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Green and Gold Brocade Vest and White Blouse with Lace Bell Sleeves proves that Dominico Dolce and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

Kenzo Baroque Style Brocade Waistcoat
Kenzo Baroque Style Brocade Waistcoat

Kenzo Baroque Style Brocade Waistcoat

By Kenzo

Located in San Francisco, CA

Kenzo Baroque Style Brocade Vest. Elegant red and gold colors with swirling design. Welt pockets at

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1980s Vests

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

This jacket is made of soft brown tuscany lamb shearling with fox fur We offer more exclusive fur /winter items, view our frontstore. Details: Made of brown soft quality shearling...

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

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By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

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Located in London, GB

This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...

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Brocade Vest For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary brocade vest you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Pink and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a brocade vest may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Dries van Noten and J DAUPHIN are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Brocade Vest?

On average, a brocade vest on 1stDibs sells for $800, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $2,689 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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