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1970s East West Musical Instruments Rodeo Western Leather Jacket
1970s East West Musical Instruments Rodeo Western Leather Jacket

1970s East West Musical Instruments Rodeo Western Leather Jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage 1970s East West Musical Instruments leather jacket, this model is called the "Rodeo".

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East West Musical Instruments 1970s Rusty Red Curved-Panel Leather Jacket
East West Musical Instruments 1970s Rusty Red Curved-Panel Leather Jacket

East West Musical Instruments 1970s Rusty Red Curved-Panel Leather Jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Rusty red leather jacket by East West Musical Instruments, San Francisco, c. 1970–75 — the legendary Haight-Ashbury leatherworks that counted Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, Iggy Pop, a...

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1970s American Jackets

Roberto Cavalli 2002 Denim Jacket, East-West Inspired
Roberto Cavalli 2002 Denim Jacket, East-West Inspired

Roberto Cavalli 2002 Denim Jacket, East-West Inspired

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Historical Inspiration: East West Musical Instruments Co. jackets were highly sought after during the counterculture movement for their hand-crafted quality and intricate designs.

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1970s East West Musical Instruments Co. Handpainted Jacket
1970s East West Musical Instruments Co. Handpainted Jacket

1970s East West Musical Instruments Co. Handpainted Jacket

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Rock out in this one-of-a-kind East West Musical Instruments Co. metallic leather jacket.

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1970s Jackets

EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 'Wren' leather jacket
EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 'Wren' leather jacket

EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 'Wren' leather jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Masterfully cut, rich sienna brown leather jacket from legendary East West Musical Instruments dating to the 1970's.

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1970s American Jackets

1960s  Gucci style 1970s Suede Jacket with Rose Appliques
1960s  Gucci style 1970s Suede Jacket with Rose Appliques

1960s Gucci style 1970s Suede Jacket with Rose Appliques

Located in New York, NY

In the style of Char, North Beach Leather and East West Musical Instruments we have this unlabeled masterpiece of late 1960s leatherwork.

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1970s Coats and Outerwear

Rare Vintage 1970s East West Musical Instruments Leather "Angie" Jacket
Rare Vintage 1970s East West Musical Instruments Leather "Angie" Jacket

Rare Vintage 1970s East West Musical Instruments Leather "Angie" Jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Sparks, NV

Extremely rare East West Musical Instruments vintage 1970s hand crafted leather fitted jacket.

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1970s American Jackets

East West Musical Instruments Vintage 70s Leather 'Rodeo' Jacket
East West Musical Instruments Vintage 70s Leather 'Rodeo' Jacket

East West Musical Instruments Vintage 70s Leather 'Rodeo' Jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Sparks, NV

It is easy to become slightly obsessed with East West Musical Instruments leather. The San Francisco based hand-crafted leather goods company was famous in the 70's for dressing the ...

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1970s American Jackets

EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1970s Rock N Roll Leather Jacket
EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1970s Rock N Roll Leather Jacket

EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1970s Rock N Roll Leather Jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. EAST WEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1970s Rock N Roll Leather Jacket Mint condition and butter soft with 3D ...

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1960s East West Sculpted Leather Lacket
1960s East West Sculpted Leather Lacket

1960s East West Sculpted Leather Lacket

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Size: XS-SML (0-small 6)

1960s East West Sculpted Leather Lacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Rockwood, ON

Rare and wonderful East West Musical Instruments leather jacket is the pinnacle "holy grail" jacket for anyone bent on collecting those leather pieces from the 60s!

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1960s Coats and Outerwear

1970's Rare Sienna-Brown Leather Cropped Zip-Up Sculpted Jacket
1970's Rare Sienna-Brown Leather Cropped Zip-Up Sculpted Jacket

1970's Rare Sienna-Brown Leather Cropped Zip-Up Sculpted Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This garment truly looks like it is from the legendary East West Musical Instruments company but there is no label present.

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1970s Jackets

East West Musical Instruments Mango Road Buffalo Leather Zip Jacket
East West Musical Instruments Mango Road Buffalo Leather Zip Jacket

East West Musical Instruments Mango Road Buffalo Leather Zip Jacket

Located in US

East West Musical Instruments Mango Road Buffalo Leather Zip Jacket Mango Road vintage jacket featured in brown buffalo leather with a zippered front and two zippered front pocket...

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1970s American Jackets

1970's East West Musical Instruments Fitted Sienna-Brown Scallop Leather Jacket
1970's East West Musical Instruments Fitted Sienna-Brown Scallop Leather Jacket

1970's East West Musical Instruments Fitted Sienna-Brown Scallop Leather Jacket

By East West Musical Instruments Company

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Masterfully-cut, seductive "The Wren" leather jacket from legendary East West Musical Instruments dating to the early 1970's.

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1960s American Jackets

c.1973 East West Musical Instruments Co. 'Del Rose' Leather Jacket
c.1973 East West Musical Instruments Co. 'Del Rose' Leather Jacket

c.1973 East West Musical Instruments Co. 'Del Rose' Leather Jacket

Located in Rockwood, ON

Norman Stubb’s was the designer behind the hand constructed, appliquéd, and sometimes painted leather jackets that were made in the workshop of East West Musical Instruments Co, orig...

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1970s Blazers

1970's Rare Metallic-Silver Leather Zip-Up Rodeo Cropped Jacket
1970's Rare Metallic-Silver Leather Zip-Up Rodeo Cropped Jacket

1970's Rare Metallic-Silver Leather Zip-Up Rodeo Cropped Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This garment truly looks like it is from the legendary East West Musical Instruments company but there is no label present.

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1970s Jackets

Handcrafted Mens Vintage Embroidered Whip Stitched Suede and Denim Jacket, 1970s
Handcrafted Mens Vintage Embroidered Whip Stitched Suede and Denim Jacket, 1970s

Handcrafted Mens Vintage Embroidered Whip Stitched Suede and Denim Jacket, 1970s

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

In a similar style to Char and East West Musical Instruments, this rare jacket has whipstitch detailing on the beagle collar and hand embroidery on the Denim Panel around the yoke.

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East West Musical For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary east west musical for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Silver and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a east west musical from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by East West Musical Instruments Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 an East West Musical?

Prices for a east west musical can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $895 and can go as high as $6,050, while, on average they fetch $1,800.

Finding the Right Jackets for You

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.

Questions About East West Musical

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An east-west ring is one where the gems are set in a horizontal pattern across the band. This elevates the look of the ring to be more modern, compared to the conventional classic look of some other ring settings. Find a collection of expertly vetted rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    The difference between traditional East and West art comes down largely to the aims of artists. Traditionally, Eastern artists sought to tell stories and reveal their perceptions of the world around them, seeking to make their works visually appealing, not realistic. Until the modern era, which began in the mid-19th century, most Western artists focused on depicting scenes as realistically as possible, using techniques like linear perspective to give two-dimensional images the illusion of existing in three dimensions. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.

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