CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
CHANEL New 2022 Runway Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
CHANEL New 2022 Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2022 Collection — The Statement “Little Black Jacket” As Seen in the Global Campaign
CHANEL multicolor 2022 22A FLORENCE SEQUIN Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2022 Florence sequin embellished jacket in black, white, purple, turquoise
Chanel 2022 Cruise Black Braided Fitted Bolero Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2022 Cruise Black Braided Fitted Bolero Jacket. This Chanel is featured in the cruise 2022
Chanel Spring 2022 Pink Fantasy Rag Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The most divine, ultra detailed Chanel fantasy tweed jacket from the Spring 2022 collection. Worn
CHANEL 2022 New Iconic Ad Campaign Pink Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel jacket stands as the most iconic emblem of Virginie Viard’s Fall 2022 runway ~ Immortalized in
Chanel Spring 2022 22S Ad Campaign Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super fun Chanel cropped jacket from the Spring 2022 22S collection. As seen in the Ad Campaign and
CHANEL grey black cotton 2022 22S ALL-OVER LOGO DENIM Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel collarless denim jacket is crafted from grey cotton with an all-over
CHANEL white pink cotton 2022 22S FOUR POCKET RIBBON TWEED Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel collarless tweed jacket is crafted from a blend of white cotton (36
CHANEL nude white grey cotton 2022 22K DOUBLE BREASTED TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Fall/Winter 2022 double breasted tweed jacket in black, blue, gray, nude and
$4,935
Size: 38 (Fr) on tag M but fit also L
Cotton and nylon tweed double-breasted jacket CHANEL Circa 2022
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton and nylon tweed double-breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: 55% cotton, 11% nylon, 20
CHANEL 2022 Runway metallic CC logo graphic black tweed crew sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2022 Runway metallic CC logo graphic black tweed crew sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00482
CHANEL black red yellow cotton 2022 22A FLORENCE TWEED Jacket 44 fits M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel collarless tweed jacket in black, red and dark yellow cotton (43%), wool (22
Chanel jacket Resort 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short black silk jacket embroidered with a black and white crocheted
2022 Chanel Black Lesage Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely stunning Chanel black lesage tweed jacket from Runway of 2022 Cruise "Carrière de
Chanel 16K$ Quilted 2022 Black Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel black quilted leather jacket from 2022 Fall Collection - boutique price over 15,000
Chanel New 2022 Spring Turquoise Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel timeless tweed jacket in turquoise tweed ~ from 2022 Spring Collection by Mdm
Chanel New 2022 Spring Turquoise Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel timeless tweed jacket in turquoise tweed ~ from 2022 Spring Collection by Mdm
Chanel New 2022 Fall Runway Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Look # 7 from Catwalk of 2022 Fall Chanel Collection, 22A New Chanel tweed jacket in gorgeous
Chanel New 2022 Timeless Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ Chanel Black Lesage Tweed Double-Breasted Jacket Fall 2022 Collection by Virginie Viard ~ A
Chanel New 2022 Turquoise Tweed Relaxed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New super stylish Chanel turquoise tweed and denim bomber jacket from 2022 Spring Collection by
Chanel New 2022 Turquoise Tweed Relaxed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New super stylish Chanel turquoise tweed and denim bomber jacket from 2022 Spring Collection by
Chanel New 2022 Fall Black Lesage Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel black lesage tweed jacket with interwoven metallic threads and rows of sequin from 2022 Fall
NWT CHANEL 2022 Florence Sequin Jacket, Size 36
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your wardrobe with this rare and stunning CHANEL 2022 Florence sequin embellished jacket
Chanel 2022 CC Logo Bright Silk Parka Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Colourful Chanel silk parka jacket with CC logo pattern from 2022 Spring Collection by Mdm Virginie
Chanel New 2022 Logo Ribbon Tweed Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Luxurious Chanel black jacket with interwoven logo ribbons from Runway of fresh 2022 Pre-Fall
Chanel New 2022 Logo Ribbon Tweed Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Luxurious Chanel black jacket with interwoven logo ribbons from Runway of fresh 2022 Pre-Fall
Chanel New 2022 Spring Ad Campaign Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bestseller of 2022 Spring Collection : purple and black tweed jacket with sequin embellishment: as
Chanel New 2022 Jewel Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with : from Runway of 2022 / 2023 Metiers d'Art Collection
Chanel New 2022 Jewel Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with : from Runway of 2022 / 2023 Metiers d'Art Collection
Chanel New 2022 Turquoise Tweed and Denim Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New super stylish Chanel turquoise tweed and denim bomber jacket from 2022 Spring Collection by
Chanel 2022/2023 Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel black & turquoise shimmering tweed jacket from 2022 / 2023 Fall Pre Collection : as
Chanel 2022/2023 Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel black & turquoise shimmering tweed jacket from 2022 / 2023 Fall Pre Collection : as
Chanel 2022 Cruise Chain Belt Terry Jacket Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Turquoise terry jacket / tunic dress with chain link belt from 2022 Cruise Collection Size mark 44
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
Chanel 2022 Ad Campaign Iconic Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Pink & Beige Tweed Jacket — Fall 2022 Ad Campaign By Virginie Viard ~ The most coveted
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
Chanel New 2022 Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket ~ from 2021 / 2022 Fall Collection ~ by Mdm Virginie Viard
Chanel New 2022 Spring Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New Timeless Chanel tweed jacket ~ from 2023 Spring Collection by Virginie Viard - superb turquoise
Chanel New 2022 Spring Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New Timeless Chanel tweed jacket ~ from 2023 Spring Collection by Virginie Viard - superb turquoise
CHANEL New 2022 Runway Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn // — Lined in black silk, with the traditional chain link hem, a discreet mark of couture mastery
CHANEL New 2022 Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn // — Inside, an untrivial silk lining with CC logos, conceals the brand’s inner geometry — finished with the iconic chain-linked hem, th...
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — Lined in black silk, with the traditional chain link hem, a discreet mark of couture authenticity
Chanel New 2022 Fall Runway CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Look # 7 from Catwalk of 2022 Fall Chanel Collection, 22A New Chanel tweed jacket in gorgeous
Chanel New 2022 Fall Runway CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Look # 7 from Catwalk of 2022 Fall Chanel Collection, 22A New Chanel tweed jacket in gorgeous
Chanel New 2022 Fall Runway CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Look # 7 from Catwalk of 2022 Fall Chanel Collection, 22A New Chanel tweed jacket in gorgeous
Chanel New 2022 Fall Runway CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Look # 7 from Catwalk of 2022 Fall Chanel Collection, 22A New Chanel tweed jacket in gorgeous
Chanel New 2022 Ad Campaign Pink Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ One of the most coveted Chanel jackets of recent collection Pastel pink & beige tweed jacket
Chanel New 2022 Ad Campaign Pink Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ One of the most coveted Chanel jackets of recent collection Pastel pink & beige tweed jacket
Chanel 14K$ New 2022 Iridescent Sequin Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel black tweed jacket with chevron sequin embellishment ~ from Runway of 2022 Fall
Chanel Resort 2022 Black Jacket
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel Jacket. Resort Collection 2022. In cotton and polyamide. Lined in silk. Size 34 French which
CHANEL 2022 New Iconic Ad Campaign Pink Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel jacket stands as the most iconic emblem of Virginie Viard’s Fall 2022 runway ~ Immortalized in
Chanel 2022 Iconic Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2021 — As Seen on Charlotte Casiraghi ~ Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim ~ A
Chanel 2022 Fall Runway CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ Look # 7 from Runway of 2022 Fall Chanel Collection by Mdm Virginie Viard, 22A New Chanel tweed
Chanel New 2022 Black Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A shadow made visible — Chanel’s quiet command ~ ~ From the 2022 Fall collection under Virginie
CHANEL grey wool 2022 22K HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED OVERSIZED Jacket 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel houndstooth tweed jacket in black and grey wool (100%). Features buttoned
CHANEL purple & black 2022 22P TWEED Jacket 44 fits M-L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel tweed jacket in purple, black, magenta and grey acrylic (48%), polyester (27
CHANEL 2022 New Iconic Ad Campaign Pink Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Pink & Beige Lesage Tweed Jacket // Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn
New 2022 Runway Logo Ribbon Tweed Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Luxurious Chanel black jacket with interwoven logo ribbons from Runway of fresh 2022 Pre-Fall
Chanel New 2022 CC Logo Cardigan Hoodie
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New fabulous Chanel black cashmere hoodie / cardigan with CC logo and Lucky Symbols pattern from
Chanel New 2022 CC Logo Cardigan Hoodie 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New fabulous Chanel black cashmere hoodie / cardigan with CC logo and Lucky Symbols pattern from
Chanel New 2022 CC Logo Cardigan Hoodie 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New fabulous Chanel black cashmere hoodie / cardigan with CC logo and Lucky Symbols pattern from
CHANEL 2022 Runway metallic CC logo graphic black tweed crew sweater FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2022 Runway metallic CC logo graphic black tweed crew sweater FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00482
CHANEL black wool 2022 22A FLORENCE PEARL KNIT Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel chunky knit jacket in black wool (90%) and polyamide (10%). Features an
Chanel New 2022 Black Logo Ribbon Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Luxurious Chanel black & red logo ribbon tweed jacket ~ from Runway of fresh 2022 Pre-Fall
Chanel New 2022 Lucky Charms Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ Highly coveted piece! Chanel fuchsia cashmere cardigan with Lucky Charms and Symbols of the House
CHANEL 2022 COCO NEIGE Collection Rares Shearling Bomber 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Shearling Bomber with CHANEL Logo Insignia & Contrast Trim From 2022 COCO NEIGE
Chanel New Iconic Coco Beach Quilted Denim Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
As seen on many celebs! New Iconic Chanel quilted denim jacket ~ from 2022 COCO Beach Collection
$14,999
Size: Skirt 38, Jacket 40
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bondage Buckle Leather Jacket Skirt Suit Ensemble Y2K KIM
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Dolce & Gabbana Bondage Leather Skirt Jacket Suit Combination An extremely rare find and vintage piece Seen on Kim Kardashian in Milano Finest nappa leather Fully lined with bla...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Halter Neck Mini Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black Gucci halter neck dress, from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, is designed by Tom Ford. It features a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and an exposed back. Gold-tone metal ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
VERA WANG Vintage Grey Silk Ethereal Gown w. Train
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage 100% grey silk Invisible side zip Flowy train Goddess vibes Size USA 6 NWT's, one flaw in the fabric as pictured that you cannot notice unless upon close inspection...
CHANEL 11K$ Paris / Saint-Tropez Marigold Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Marigold Lesage Tweed Jacket – Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Boutique Value: Over $11,000 ~ A sun-lit relic from the Paris Saint-Tropez Cruise c...
CHANEL Rare Black Velvet Jacket With CC Jewel Patch 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 46 FR / Condition: never worn // — Black silk lining, hidden within, completes the garment’s secret inner sanctum, a whisper of luxury known only to the wearer
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 2012 Vintage Runway Fuschia Ruched Silk Long Dress
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage SS12 Runway 100% silk Voluminous, 3 layers of silk Rich Fuschia color Ruching Bustier inside Invisible side zip Size IT40 Excellent condition, minor feeli...
CHANEL 1996 Iconic Pastel Pink Tweed with CC Gripoix Buttons 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Pastel Pink Tweed with CC Gripoix Buttons — Legendary Runway of Fall 1996, Karl Lagerfeld • Museum level value: archival-level collectible (rare, connoisseur market) • W...
CHANEL Black Sequinned Lesage Tweed Jacket 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 46 FR / Condition: never worn // • Finished with tonal silk lining — the inner sanctum that stabilizes drape and confirms the piece as a fully resolved object
VERSACE 2005 Vintage Runway Espresso Brown Silk Dress Gold Medusa
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage Runway FW05 Espresso brown silk Gold medusa hardware Sheer lace panel around waist Flirty flouncy hem Side zip Size IT44 Excellent Condition, minor feeling of wear, n...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Wool Coat Jacket w. Oversized Scarf
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Black & Ivory fitted coat Missing size and comp tag, but fits XS/S best, and I presume is wool This coat is very warm! Attached scarf and hole for scarf to...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
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.