2000 Chanel Black Boucle and Chiffon Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From the 2000 Transition collection, this black Chanel blazer features chiffon trim, cuffs and
2000 Chanel Black Boucle and Chiffon Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From the 2000 Transition collection, this black Chanel blazer features chiffon trim, cuffs and
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Vintage boucle tweed gold button double breasted blazer jacket FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage red boucle tweed gold button double breasted blazer jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
Chanel Black Pink Boucle Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black and pink boucle tweed long wool jacket from 1995 F/W collection. - Featuring two
Chanel Pink Boucle Cropped Jacket
By Chanel Boutique
Located in London, England
Chanel Pink Boucle Cropped Jacket, 1990s, gilt CC buttons and three front pockets, 15"/38cm chest
Chanel Boucle Tweed Elongated Jacket with Beaded Trim
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A classic Lagerfeld take on a classic from Fall Winter 1992-93. Red wool boucle tweed trimmed in a
$3,511
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4 (EU)
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2005 Multicolor ribbon boucle jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Chanel multicolor ribbon boucle jacket - Designed by Karl Lagerfeld - Spring-Summer 2005 - The
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00156 Brand
Chanel 2008 Gilet Veste Noir FR42 Black Boucle double breasted Vest UK14 U12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel sleeveless jacket or waistcoat from the AW2008 collection by Karl Lagerfeld in black wool
$1,799
Size: 40 FRENCH
CHANEL Lavender Boucle Jacket Blazer Asymmetric Design Chanel CC Logo Buttons 40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
! Finest boucle fabric Closes in front with buttons engraved "CHANEL" Completely lined with finest silk
Chanel Blue Boucle Suit and Skirt Set ( 3 pcs)
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CHANEL blue boucle blazer , cowl neck silk blouse and A line skirt set. Blazer measurement
CHANEL light blue cotton 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE FRINGED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Cosmopolite double breasted boucle blazer in light blue, turquoise, navy
Chanel Boucle Jacket - blue/grey/white
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Baarn, NL
Fancy boucle jacket by Chanel in dark blue, grey and white. Small lapels and front closure with 3
Chanel Black Boucle Wool Jacket With Sparkle Black Lurex Lapels and Lining
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic Chanel boucle wool jacket with a modern touch of sparkling black lurex lapels. The ultimate
Vintage Chanel Black Wool Boucle Zip Long Sleeve Jacket Skirt Suit Set SZ 40
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
. Textured boucle weaving throughout. Jacket: Flat collar. Long sleeves; flared at bottom. Slightly flared
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Chanel Blue & Lavendar Boucle Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
vintage Chanel bouclé suit. The blazer is almost regal with the iconic Chanel lion on each of the black
Chanel Bouclé Blazer Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Brown wool blend bouclé blazer jacket featuring notched lapels, long sleeves, a front button
CHANEL white cotton BOUCLE Peter-Pan Collar Blazer 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel boucle blazer in white nylon (58%), cotton (31%), and wool (11%). With peter-pan collar
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
CHANEL white & blue cotton PYRAMID STUDDED Boucle Tweed Blazer Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel boucle blazer in black and off-white cotton (48%), wool (28%), cashmere (18%), metal (4
CHANEL black boucle blazer
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CHANEL black boucle blazer. Size : 38
CHANEL blue & black cotton blend Boucle Tweed Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel boucle blazer in midnight blue, blue and black cotton (40%), silk (25
CHANEL chocolate brown wool BOUCLE Collarless Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel collarless boucle blazer in chcocolate brown wool blend (assumed as tag is missing). With
CHANEL white & black cotton BOUCLE Peak-Collar Blazer 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel flat-boucle blazer in white and black cotton (79%), wool (12%), spandex (5%), nylon (4
CHANEL Size 6 Black Wool Blend Boucle Trim No. 5 Blazer Jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic CHANEL Cruise Collection '05 blazer comes in black tweed with cream boucle piping, a peak
CHANEL Vintage red boucle tweed gold button double breasted blazer jacket FR34
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage red boucle tweed gold button double breasted blazer jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS
Chanel Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel acid green boucle jacket, a fun twist on a iconic piece. This jacket is done in the
CHANEL black wool BOUCLE Dinner Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel bouclé blazer in black wool (95%) polyamide (5%) with detailed seam lines
CHANEL 00A blue boucle tweed crystal strass A-line cropped blazer jacket FR42
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 00A blue boucle tweed crystal strass A-line cropped blazer jacket FR42 Brand: Chanel
CHANEL 00A blue boucle tweed crystal strass A-line cropped blazer jacket FR42
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 00A blue boucle tweed crystal strass A-line cropped blazer jacket FR42 Reference: ZING
Chanel Bouclé Zip Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Black and white wool-silk blend bouclé jacket featuring a stand up collar, a front zip fastening
CHANEL 97C vintage baby yellow boucle tweed classic tailor blazer jacket FR40
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 97C vintage baby yellow boucle tweed classic tailor blazer jacket FR40 Brand: CHANEL
CHANEL 96A LBJ black wool boucle knit pipe dart CC button up blazer jacket FR44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 96A LBJ black wool boucle knit pipe dart CC button up blazer jacket FR44 Brand: CHANEL
CHANEL black & white wool HERRINGBONE Blazer Jacket M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel herringbone boucle blazer in black and off-white wool (93%) and nylon (7%). With rounded
Chanel Classic Apricot Bouclé Cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
Fantastic classic Chanel tie cardigan in apricot wool bouclé with fringe trim, silk lining and
Chanel Sash-Tie Fringed Cropped Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
011 Spring/Summer Collection cropped Chanel jacket in blended hues of pink, gray, white and black
1997 Spring Chanel Hot Pink Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1997 pink long line jacket with a notch lapel and diagonal slit pockets on the front. Jacket
CHANEL Navy Boucle Jacket With Red/Brown/Mavy Balls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Navy Boucle Jacket With Red/Brown/Navy Balls Age: 1997 Made In France Composition: 88
Chanel White & Black Boucle Jacket - Sz 40 - Circa 2006
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel White & Black Boucle Jacket - Sz 40 - Circa 2006 This classic piece is a must have in every
Chanel Black Boucle Wool Jacket w/ White Fleck Plaid
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements: Size 36 FR, 6 US Bust: 35" Sleeve: 30" Length: 23" This Chanel Jacket
Chanel Red Boucle Jacket w/ Red & Gold Logo Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 42" This Chanel Jacket is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills boutique couture
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl
CHANEL Haute Couture Prototype ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical trim
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Haute Couture Prototype ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical trim 2 piece jacket FR38
CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset structured braided CC jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset structured braided CC jacket FR44 Reference: ZING
CHANEL 03C black iridscent Camellia motif stand collar boucle tweed jacket FR44
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 03C black iridscent Camellia motif stand collar boucle tweed jacket FR44 XL Reference: ZING
CHANEL 08C 2008 Runaway Collection Pink Wool Boucle Short Sleeves Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Beautiful textured fabric with fringe trim Coco button closure down the front 2 patch pockets Sz.36 Very good condition. Hanger is not included.
Chanel 2016 Navy Blue Wool Zip Front Bouclé Jacket Size 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel jacket from the 2016 Collection. Blue, black and silver bouclé pattern. Concealed zip
Chanel Boutique Wool Bouclé Jacket with Grosgrain Trim
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Boutique, cadet blue, wool bouclé, double breasted jacket having a notched collar, 4 pockets
Navy Metallic Chanel Boucle Jacket with Mesh Cut Out Inserts Size 44
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great Chanel jacket. It features a wonderful mesh insert detail and four front pockets
runway CHANEL 09A black boucle tweed wrap collar jade leather belt jacket FR42
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 09A black boucle tweed wrap collar jade leather belt jacket FR42 Reference: ZING
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Cobalt Blue and Black Tweed Boucle Jacket w. Braided Trim sz.38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
c.2010-2012 Beautiful tweed in shades of cobalt, navy, blue. and black. Black and navy braided trim on collar, sleeves, hem, and pockets. Five pewtertone buttons in front. Three ...
runway CHANEL 94P iconic black boucle tweed white rubber braid jacket FR38 rare
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 94P iconic black boucle tweed white rubber braid jacket FR38 rare Brand: CHANEL
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38 Reference: BMPA
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 93A Vintage cream black trim boucle tweed jacket FR44 XXL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 93A Vintage cream black trim boucle tweed jacket FR44 XXL Reference: TGAS
CHANEL 05A brown khaki check boucle tweed 4 pocket prince of wales jacket FR42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05A brown khaki check boucle tweed 4 pocket prince of wales jacket FR42 Brand: CHANEL
CHANEL 89A vintage red tweed boucle 4 pockets black trim button-up jacket FR42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 89A vintage red tweed boucle 4 pockets black trim button-up jacket FR42 Brand: CHANEL
CHANEL white boucle 1piece shoulder 4 pocket 3/4 sleeve silver chain jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL white boucle 1piece shoulder 4 pocket 3/4 sleeve silver chain jacket FR44 Brand: CHANEL
Chanel Black Boucle Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Simply elegant Chanel black boucle jacket. Fitted shape. Stitching detail on lapels. Three Logo
Chanel 2pc Boucle Skirt Set & Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a two piece boucle skirt set with matching blazer by Chanel. Shades of pink, grey, and
CHANEL navy blue wool BOUCLE TWEED Blazer Jacket L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel bouclé tweed blazer in navy blue wool (100%) with peak lapel and slit pockets
CHANEL Coral Tweed Boucle Cropped Vintage Jacket Blazer -sz.40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel coral boucle jacket Age: 1996 Made in France Materials: 90% Wool, 10% rayon with 100
Chanel Metal and Boucle Blazer Size 44 with Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent and sharp blazer designed by Chanel. It Features a front button closure, two
CHANEL Cobalt Blue Boucle Blazer W. Shoulder Pads Sz. 36 c. 1999
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Cobalt Blue Boucle Blazer W. Shoulder Pads Sz. 36 c. 1999 Age: 1999 Made in France
CHANEL grey & gold silk blend Boucle Tweed Belted Blazer Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel belted boucle blazer jacket in light grey, grey, gold and silver silk (60
1980's Rena Lange Black Boucle Jacket
By Rena Lange
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rena Lange black boucle Chanel style blazer from the late 1980's. The jacket has a white cotton
Fall 2008 Chanel Steel Gray Boucle Double Breasted Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic Chanel gray boucle blazer from the Fall 2008 collection. The jacket is made of a steel gray
Chanel 02 Black and White Wool Blend Boucle Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
From the 2002 Chanel Fall Collection. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore Details
CHANEL 1980's Lipstick Red Boucle Wool Blazer
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Pair with some trousers from Prada and some vintage Chanel statement earrings. Blazer measurements
Chanel Limited Edition 2005 Black White Devil Wears Prada Boucle Jacket Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition 2005 Black White Devil Wears Prada Boucle CC Crest Jacket Blazer Chanel
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the waist which opens into a full bouffant bubble skirt supported inside with tulle. Dress...
John Galliano Black Knit Dress with Floral Chiffon Ruffles and Scarf, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress and matching scarf from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection are crafted from a black wool/viscose blend with intricate knit patterns, interwoven with tonal black...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
$1,737Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Marigold Yellow Silk Satin Tiered Petal Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1960s, this tiered Balmain Haute Couture asymmetrical gown is constructed entirely of luxurious marigold yellow silk satin. This classic dress, entirely handmade by world-cl...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1992 Iconic Sculptural Hourglass Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler vintage Fall Winter 1992 hourglass suit with satin details Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: 1990s Fabric: Cotton / Satin Color: Black Size:...
$44,556
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton dusty pink fur coat, fw 2012
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen dusty pink fur coat ▪ Designed by Sarah Burton ▪ Dyed Mongolian Lamb, Mink fur and Ostrich feathers ▪ Leather belt with silver shell detail ▪ Mirrored visor shad...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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...
$3,898
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...
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.