CHLOE Autumn / Winter 2011 long Black Teddy Bear Wool Coat
By Chloé
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Chic Autumn / Winter 2011 Chloe wool coat. Featuring a tall collar, zip down the centre, pockets at the hips, lambskin leather trim and buckle detailing.
CHLOE Autumn / Winter 2011 long Black Teddy Bear Wool Coat
By Chloé
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Chic Autumn / Winter 2011 Chloe wool coat. Featuring a tall collar, zip down the centre, pockets at the hips, lambskin leather trim and buckle detailing.
Chloe Virgin Wool & Angora Oversized Cardi/Coat
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Virgin Wool & Angora Oversized Cardi/Coat Grey coat crafted from virgin wool and angora blend.
$358Sale Price|34% Off
Chloe Black Wool Tuxedo Style Coat with Satin Collar - 38
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe Black Wool Tuxedo Style Coat with Satin Collar - 38.
CHLOE long double-breasted coat in green check wool and green lining
By Chloé
Located in Kingston, NY
CHLOE long double-breasted coat in green check light weight wool and green lining.
Fall 2000 Chloe by Stella McCartney Runway Brown Wool Coat with Ribbon Belt
By Chloé
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare Chloé by Stella McCartney coat from the Fall 2000 collection.
$189Sale Price|30% Off
CHLOE grey pink virgin wool blend checked gold buttons cape top T3 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE grey pink virgin wool blend checked gold buttons cape top T3 XS Reference: SNKO/A00479 Brand: Chloe Material: Virgin Wool, Blend Color: Pink, Grey Pattern: Checkered Closure: B...
2000S CHLOE Multicolor Wool Blend Knit Patchwork Quilt Poncho
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Super soft and amazingly luxurious on 2000S CHLOE Multicolor Wool Blend Knit Patchwork Quilt Poncho
CHLOE black wool FUR COLLAR Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chloe collarless coat in black virgin wool (80%) and nylon (20%).
$495
Size: Unlabeled, fits S/M, see measure
Vintage Chloe 1980s Grey Wool Asymmetric Coat Dress Avante-Garde
By Chloé
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980s Chloé for I. Magnin grey wool asymmetrical dress. Draped at one side with sleeves that are voluminous at the top and tapered toward the wrist. Classic salt and pepper ...
$336Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE barley brown wool blend embroidered C logo cardigan coat S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE barley brown wool blend embroidered C logo cardigan coat S Reference: KNLM/A00372 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool, Blend Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Extra Details: Wo...
CHLOE charcoal grey wool BELTED Collarless KNIT Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chloé collarless coat in charcoal wool (100%). With two flap pockets on the chest, two slit pockets on the sides, inverted pleat on the back, and folded cuffs.
CHLOE black wool 2018 SHORT SLEEVE GABERDINE CAPE Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé hooded cape in black wool gaberdine (100%). Features a longline silhouette with cinched-in waist reminiscent of a parka, a belt, two zip pocket on the chest and ...
1990s Vintage Chloe Charcoal Grey Wool Wrap Coat with Gold Trim
By Chloé
Located in Portland, OR
This Chloe vintage 1990's wrap coat is an effortless sophisticated piece to add to any wardrobe.
Chloé PF16 Manteau FR34/40 Grey Wool Oversize Coat US4/10 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé Coat Pre Fall 2016 Collection by Clare Waight Keller in thick pearl gray wool cloth trimmed with matching braid, oversized volume, round neck with hidden zip fastening over the...
Single breasted ivory wool coat with belt Chloé
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted ivory wool coat with belt and pockets. SIZE M
Chloe Beige Wool Double Breasted Coat Size 36 FR
By Chloé
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant Wool Coat by Chloe. Double-breasted button fastening.
new CHLOE black virgin wool angora wide lapel oversized cocoon coat FR34
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHLOE black virgin wool angora wide lapel oversized cocoon coat FR34 Brand: Chloe Model Name / Style: Wool coat Material: Wool blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button E...
CHLOE ecru cream wool boucle brown leather strap cocoon coat FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE ecru cream wool boucle brown leather strap cocoon coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/B01828 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Ecru Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Detail: Te...
CHLOE black virgin wool blend ruffle trimmed button front cape cocoon coat FR34
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black virgin wool blend ruffle trimmed button front cape cocoon coat FR34 Brand: Chloe Model Name / Style: Wool coat Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button ...
new CHLOE Iconic Navy wool ruffle front double brasted belted trench coat FR36
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHLOE Iconic Navy wool ruffle front double brasted belted trench coat FR36 Brand: Chloe Model Name / Style: Double breasted coat Material: Wool Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure...
CHLOE camel beige brown thick wool felt wide collar structured winter coat S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE camel beige brown thick wool felt wide collar structured winter coat S Brand: Chloe Model Name / Style: Wool coat Material: Wool Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Ext...
CHLOE virgin wool blend grey cotton trim wide sleeve boxy coat FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE virgin wool blend grey cotton trim wide sleeve boxy coat FR38 M Reference: TGAS/C01692 Brand: Chloe Material: Virgin Wool, Polyamide Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closure: Snap Bu...
CHLOE virgin wool blend black cotton trim wide sleeve boxy cocoon coat FR34 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE virgin wool blend black cotton trim wide sleeve boxy cocoon coat FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/C01685 Brand: Chloe Material: Virgin Wool, Polyamide Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
CHLOE blue & black OVERSIZED WOOL & SHEARLING Coat Jacket 40 M
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé oversized coat in dark navy and black lambskin (100%), alpaca (55%), virgin wool (30%) and nylon (15%).
Double-breasted purple wool coat with cape on the back Chloé
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double-breasted purple wool coat with cape on the back. Pocket on both side.
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M Brand: Chloe Collection: Pre Fall 2015 Material: Wool Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Detail: Pre-Fall 2015 co...
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M Reference: CNLE/A00200 Brand: Chloe Collection: Pre Fall 2015 Material: Wool Color: Brown, Multicolour Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M Reference: CNLE/A00200 Brand: Chloe Collection: Pre Fall 2015 Material: Wool Color: Brown, Multicolour Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
vintage CHLOE grey wool herringbone sequins collar cropped military jacket Fr34
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHLOE grey wool herringbone sequins collar cropped military jacket Fr34 Brand: Chloe Model Name / Style: Wool jacket Material: Wool Color: Brown Pattern: Striped Closure: Hoo...
vintage CHLOE grey wool herringbone sequins collar cropped military jacket Fr34
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHLOE grey wool herringbone sequins collar cropped military jacket Fr34 Reference: SNKO/A00017 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Brown Pattern: Striped Closure: Hook & Eye E...
runway CHLOE 2017 virgin wool poncho cape gold khaki brown lace-up FR36 S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHLOE 2017 virgin wool poncho cape gold khaki brown lace-up FR36 S CHLOE BY CLARE WAIGHT KELLER From the Resort 2017 lookbook. Granola brown poncho cape. Virgin wool blend. H...
Chloe Black Wool Ribbon Laced Hooded Poncho Cape with Patch Pockets Small
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unworn with tags. Chloe black wool flat woven black ribbon closure at the neck. The cape/poncho slips over the head there is an attached hood. There is a deep v gusset at the neck th...
CHLOE black wool ZIPPER Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chloe long coat in black wool (96%) and elastane (4%).
Chloe Black & Multicolor Long Knit Coat
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black, navy and white long knit wool coat by Chloe. Dual pockets at hips. D-ring closure at neckline. 17" shoulder width, 25" sleeve length, 40" length.
CHLOE Mainly Brow wool 2021 BELTED HOODE TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé tweed trench coat in dark brown, beige and ivory wool (70%) and silk (30%).
CHLOE Jacket - Size 4 Cream Wool Black Contrast Stitch Sport Coat Riding
By Chloé
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chic CHLOE riding jacket comes in a rich cream wool twill and features a classic notch lapel with button tab, double slanted single button closure, and black contrast stitching ...
Chloe Coat with Beaded Fringe Belt
By Chloé
Located in Austin, TX
Chloe Brown wool, cashmere & angora coat with beaded fringe belt.
Blue wool jacket Chloé
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage blue wool jacket with orange wool inside lining Chloé
1980s Chloe Electric Blue Wool Felt Swing Coat w Asymetrical Collar
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Chloe electric blue wool felt swing coat with Chinese-inspired silhouette: asymmetrical collar treatment and one toggle button.
1970's CHLOE by KARL LAGERFELD asymmetrically cut grey wool coat with piping
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic heathered grey wool coat with asymmetrical collar and decorative piping from Chloe dating to the late 1970's.
CHLOE Circa 1990's Blue Wool Boucle Sweater with Large Lapel
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Chloe coat is composed of a blue wool boucle. Features front pockets with large lapel and open style front.
CHLOE cloudy green blue virgin wool zip short poncho capelet jacket FR34 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE cloudy green blue virgin wool zip short poncho capelet jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/B02045 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra De...
Tan See by Chloe Hooded Wool Cape Size M/L
By See By Chloe
Located in New York, NY
Tan wool hooded cape by See by Chloe. Front zip closure. 50" bust, 18" shoulder width, 28" length.
Chloe 1981 Blue and Wine Wool Cape Designed by Karl Lagerfeld Documented
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe 1981 blue and wine wool cape designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Vogue's May 1981, fall fashion forecast for 1981: Bigger, Bolder, Richer. This article is accompanied by illustrations ...
1970s Chloe Navy Wool Dress Coat and Trouser Suit
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Fantastic vintage Chloe navy wool dress coat dating from 1979. This military style piece fastens at the front with silver buttons and has two patch breast pockets.
Chloe Black Wool Coat
By Chloé
Located in US
Chloe coat features concealed button closures along the front with pockets at the hips, composed with 100% wool, size 38, made in Slovakia.
Chloe Camel Wool Coat
By Chloé
Located in Toronto, ON
Chloe camel colour wool coat. Measurements: tagged size 36 FR to fit 34" bust 14.5" shoulder to shoulder seam 21.5" sleeve 30" back neck to hem actual garment hip 42" but rec...
CHLOE Embroidered wool coat & sash belt
By Chloé
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, CHLOE Embroidered wool coat & sash belt. Dark charcoal wool base fabric with lavender, lilac, and metallic gold, embroidered floral artwork along the front p...
Chloe Beige Wool Wide Sleeve Coat
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coats like this one are an amazing accessory to polish your attire. Made from good fabrics and detailed with a noticeable design, this coat ensures your looks are always on point.
Chloe Black Wool Flared Long Coat S
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coats like this one are an amazing accessory to polish your attire. Made from good fabrics in a black shade and detailed with a noticeable design, this Chloe long coat ensures your l...
Chloé Oversized Shearling Trimmed Wool Blend Bouclé Coat
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloé's sumptuous bouclé coat has been meticulously crafted in France with touches of wool, mohair and a shearling-lined hood.
Chloe Double-Faced Wool-Blend Camel Coat US 4
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Double-Faced Wool Camel Coat -Camel coat with belt -Gold toned closure -Two front pockets -Large lapels -Slit at the back -Buckle embossed with Chloe Please note, these items...
Chloe Ivory Wool Cape
By Chloé
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful Ivory wool cape from Chloe
Sz 44, one size fit's all
Chloe Cream Wool Crepe Mandarin Collared Double Breasted Cape
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This double-breasted cape from Chloe features a stylish and comfortable appearance with its well-fitted silhouette and design. It is created using fine fabric and exhibits a Mandarin...
Chloe Stripe Felted Wool & Cashmere Poncho M/L
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Stripe Felted Wool & Cashmere Poncho Oversized poncho Colourful serape stripes Round neck Elbow sleeves Mid-Weight material Please note, these items are pre-owned and may sh...
Chloé Hooded Striped Wool And Cashmere Blend Cape Small
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloé hooded striped wool and cashmere blend cape. Navy and ecru. Long sleeve, v-neck. Button fastening at front. 92% Wool, 8% cashmere. Size: Small (UK 8, US 4, FR 36, IT 40). Shoul...
Chloe Black Wool and Silk Evening Coat With Oversize Embroidered Buttons
By Chloé
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chloe Black Wool and Silk Coat is the finishing touch to any evening's ensemble!
Chloe 1980s Ad Campaign Green Wool High Neck Batwing Sleeve Swagger Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Single fastening to neck - Two front pockets Materials: Unlabelled; Wool Chloe 1980s Ad Campaign Green Wool High Neck Batwing Sleeve Swagger Coat
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Christian Dior, Rochas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress
By John Galliano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Galliano Black Ruffle Dress is a statement piece that would embody the dramatic and avant-garde style that John Galliano is known for. As a designer who has consistently p...
$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...
1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress
By Laura Biagiotti
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Great transitional dress in cream knit by Italian designer Laura Biagiotti. Best known for her sumptuous knits this dress fits like a glove and can be worn dressed up or down. In exc...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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 ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
Alexander McQueen Black Lace Butterfly Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen form fitting evening gown fashioned of black lace emphasizing a striking but simple elegant silhouette. Designed in an intricate butterfly lace pattern with mock...
$1,455Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 36.5
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $2425 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 36.5 * Ye...
$280Sale Price|30% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage grey Mongolian shearling fur suede lace panel gloves 7.5
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage grey Mongolian shearling fur suede lace panel gloves 7.5 Reference: GIYG/A00377 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Leather, Lace Color: Grey, Black ...
Extravagant Mink Ivory Fur Belted Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage creme/ivory color mink coat with leather panels and a huge fur collar. We offer more luxury fur items, view our frontstore Details: The belt is made of fur with 2 deco...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Vionnet Runway Veraline Blue Plisse Cut-Out Pleated Dress Gown NWT
By Vionnet, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vionnet of Paris veraline blue plisse pleated cutout gown is the 1st look that opened the 2016 Spring runway show. (see photo) Sleeveless with pleated panels of bodice twisted toget...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
A part of the Left Bank intellectual crowd who shared her mother’s fondness for fashion, Chloé cofounder Gaby Aghion was inspired to empower independent working women to break from the conservative dress of the 1950s and don more free-spirited, feminine designs that were appropriate for both work and social life.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Aghion established her fashion house in Paris in 1952 with her business partner Jacques Lenoir to develop her own source of income, separate from her husband’s. She was one of the first designers to embrace the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter as a middle ground between haute couture and off-the-rack for the masses.
In 1964, Aghion hired a fledgling Karl Lagerfeld as a designer. The pair would bring Chloé into the international spotlight with their easy yet glamorous lines that drew such fans as Jacqueline Kennedy. Lagerfeld became the staff creative lead at Chloé in 1974 and stayed with the brand until 1983, during which time he became known for his romantic silk dresses that continued Aghion’s feminine vision and were a favorite of the “rich hippie” set. In 1988, then-unknown designer Martine Sitbon took the helm of Chloé for several years before Lagerfeld returned as creative director from 1992 to 1997, drawing all of the iconic 1990s supermodels to his runway.
After his second departure, Chloé tapped yet another early-career designer to lead the label: a punky 25-year-old Stella McCartney, who earned the position not because of her famous lineage (she’s the daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney), but because of her fashion education at Central Saint Martins and work experience on London’s Savile Row and at Christian Lacroix. Following McCartney’s exit to launch her own line in 2001 — not long after introducing the diffusion label See by Chloé that year — Chloé named Phoebe Philo to the post.
Under Philo’s leadership, Chloé expanded from women’s clothing to an accessories line — including handbags — and debuted the legendary Paddington bag in 2005. The padlocked satchel, notorious for weighing a hefty three pounds while empty, became one of the “It bags” of the decade (the brand’s double-handled Marcie holds its own in that regard); the entire 8,000-bag initial production run sold out via preorders.
Philo left Chloé in 2006; her successors include, among others, Clare Waight Kelle and Natacha Ramsay-Levi, who announced that she would be departing the house in late 2020. Part of Chloé’s decades-long lasting influence — which we’d like to speculate would appease Aghion greatly — is the brand’s dedication as a career-launching platform for newbie designers, particularly women.
Browse an extraordinary inventory of vintage Chloé handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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.