1990's Jean-Charles de Castelbajac jade green blanket jacket with leather detail
By Jean Charle De Castelbajac, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, jade green and black plaid brushed wool blanket jacket designed by Jean-Charles de
70's Dessinè par Jean-Charles de Castelbajac blanket jacket with floral lining
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, tartan blanket jacket lined in floral calico fabric designed by Jean-Charles de
JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC blanket coat with heart detail
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous and unique blanket coat. Very unique color and cut. Approximately a size M or L. Pockets
JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC blanket coat with leather trim
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very fun, brightly colored blanket jacket from Jean-Charles de Castlebajac. Ca. 1985. Fringe detail
1980s Jean-Charles de Castelbajac hooded blanket coat
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's take on the classic American Hudson's Bay point coat...1980s Red wool
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 1980s Wool Plaid Wrap Blanket Coat 6-10
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Port Hope, ON
Iconic coat from avant garde designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. This 1980s wool fringed wrap
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac blanket jacket with leather detail
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wool blanket jacket done in buffalo plaid by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac dating to the late 70's
1970's Jean-Charles de Castelbajac blanket jacket with leather detail
By KO and Co, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Wool blanket jacket done in buffalo plaid by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac dating to the late 70's
Jean Charles De Castelbajac teddybear fringed blanket coat, c. 1990s
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in London, GB
Iconic and rare Jean Charles De Castelbajac teddybear blanket coat, circa 1990s. The coat features
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Wool "Hudson Bay" Blanket Coat, 1970s
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
'Hudson bay' wool blanket jacket from Jean-Charles de Castelbajac dating to the late 1970's. Large
Black faux fur coat with tartan blanket lining JC de Castelbajac Ko and Co
By KO and Co
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black faux fur double-breasted coat with tartan blanket lining and hood. Leather strap and buckle
Jean Charles de Castelbajac 1980s Red & Black Wool Coat w/ Leather Trim & Hood
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous red and black wool vintage Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 1980s blanket coat with a
Archival 1990's Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' Linen Sailor Collar mini Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb, early 1990's Moschino linen sailor dress, featuring a novelty sailor collar with blue ribbon trim and large red 'Cheap & Chic' embroidery on the reverse. MADE IN ITALY ! F...
1970's HALSTON for I. Magnin fur coat with suede trim
By Halston
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970s Halston for I. Magnin fur coat with suede trim, cut in the long, clean line Halston favored during the decade. The body falls straight from the shoulders with little interrup...
NEW 2013 COMME DES GARCONS silk gown with flower detail
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawabuko
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cream silk, dress with floral detail designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to the 2013 Spring/Summer collection. Similar pieces were seen on the runway. Would be spec...
1994 VIVIENNE WESTWOOD brown shearling coat with orb buttons
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare rich brown shearling coat with signature orb buttons designed by Vivienne Westwood, dating to circa 1994. Made of heavyweight shearling, the coat has a striking silhouette ...
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA RUNWAY leggings with butterfly motif
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare leggings with butterfly motif from Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1991 as seen on the runway. Labeled a size M although these fit small. Approximate un-stretched meas...
$1,500
Size: Small-Medium
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Yarn
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Metallic Yarn: Double-faced cozy cool-weather jacket in a wool/cashmere chenille knit with a lustrous gold ya...
Nicolas Ghesquiere for BALENCIAGA fall 2003 cropped shearling aviator jacket
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare aviator shearling jacket designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to Fall 2003. Slightly cropped version seen on the runway. French size 36. Approximate me...
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black gabardine wool RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Exceptionally rare black wool coat designed by Azzedine Alaïa for the 1985 runway collection. This sculptural piece demonstrates Alaïa’s celebrated command of proportion and structur...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...
1990s Ralph Lauren Cashmere Knit Backless Charcoal Grey Bodycon Mini Dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This dark grey knit Ralph Lauren purple label mini dress features a slip style constructed entirely of luxurious cashmere. The dress is complete with a scoop neckline and straps that...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Size 6 Black White Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Spring / Summer 2005 JOHN GALLIANO for CHRISTIAN DIOR black and white silk chiffon hi-lo bias cut dress ! Signature Galliano chiffon covered buttons up the side. Trimmed in w...
2015 Celine By Phoebe Philo cinnamon and black knit dress with flounced hemline
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Celine by Phoebe Philo, Pre-Fall 2015 Very rare knit dress in marled cinnamon and black designed by Phoebe Philo. The textile is a lightweight fine-gauge knit with a soft, fluid fee...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Campaign FW 2003 Silk Green Ruffle Dress Fr 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Dress French size 36 - US 4 ( please check measurements ) F/W 2003 Collection 100% Silk, Finished with Ruffles, Back Zip Closure, Fab...
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.