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Embroidered Capes

Vintage Embroidered Hooded Cape
Vintage Embroidered Hooded Cape

Vintage Embroidered Hooded Cape

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage evening cape with attractive embroidery. The cape fastens with a neck tie and has

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1990s Capes

Vintage White Wool Cape with Embroidery and Fringing
Vintage White Wool Cape with Embroidery and Fringing

Vintage White Wool Cape with Embroidery and Fringing

Located in London, GB

at the neck, and both the over and under cape are embroidered. Measurements shoulder to shoulder 17

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1910s Unknown Capes

Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl
Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl

Victorian Embroidered Chinese Mantle Shawl

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Chinese Mantle Shawl created in the period with imported Chinese silk hand embroidered

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1880s Chinese Capes

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Vintage 1930s Reversible Printed Black Velvet Evening Cape
Vintage 1930s Reversible Printed Black Velvet Evening Cape

Vintage 1930s Reversible Printed Black Velvet Evening Cape

Located in Portland, OR

black velvet out, or the embroidered black silk. This cape was made for someone with narrow shoulders

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1930s American Capes

1970s Guatemalan Embroidered Cape
1970s Guatemalan Embroidered Cape

1970s Guatemalan Embroidered Cape

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This fabulous cape is made of thick woven striped cotton- similar grain to denim. Hand-embroidered

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1970s Guatemalan Capes

Farah Talib Aziz Blue Floral Lace Embroidered Cape Size L
Farah Talib Aziz Blue Floral Lace Embroidered Cape Size L

Farah Talib Aziz Blue Floral Lace Embroidered Cape Size L

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to cape is evident on this used Farah Talib Aziz

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21st Century and Contemporary British Capes

Guy Laroche Black Cape Embroidered with Fur
Guy Laroche Black Cape Embroidered with Fur

Guy Laroche Black Cape Embroidered with Fur

By Guy Laroche

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Guy Laroche - (Made in France) Black cape embroidered with fur. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR

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1980s French Capes

Honayda AW22 Blue Embroidered Accent Long Cape Size XL
Honayda AW22 Blue Embroidered Accent Long Cape Size XL

Honayda AW22 Blue Embroidered Accent Long Cape Size XL

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never Worn With Tag. Hardly any visible wear to cape is evident on this used Honayda

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21st Century and Contemporary British Capes

Honayda AW22 Blue Embroidered Detail Long Cape Size L
Honayda AW22 Blue Embroidered Detail Long Cape Size L

Honayda AW22 Blue Embroidered Detail Long Cape Size L

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never Worn With Tag. Minimal wear to cape is evident. Minimal wear to the exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary British Capes

Revillon Frères Art Deco Couture Embroidered Velvet Evening Cape C. 1925
Revillon Frères Art Deco Couture Embroidered Velvet Evening Cape C. 1925

Revillon Frères Art Deco Couture Embroidered Velvet Evening Cape C. 1925

By Revillon Frères

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920/1925 France Long evening cape in black silk velvet and Fuschia cotton embroidered by

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1920s French Capes

Antique Chinese Embroidered Caplet with Long Rayon Fringe
Antique Chinese Embroidered Caplet with Long Rayon Fringe

Antique Chinese Embroidered Caplet with Long Rayon Fringe

Located in Gresham, OR

embroidered in vintage Chinese fabric. Mandarin collar and frog closure. Floral silk lining fabric.

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Early 20th Century American Capes

Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape
Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape

Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape

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Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape

Located in Water Mill, NY

This is a stunning piece of fashion history. It is a black heavy net cape or mantel from the 1890

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1890s American Capes

1960s Vintage Wool Hand Embroidered Cape Coat
1960s Vintage Wool Hand Embroidered Cape Coat

1960s Vintage Wool Hand Embroidered Cape Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

Heavy black wool cape coat with Swiss-style hand embroidery, arm slits and double breasted buttons

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1960s American Capes

1960s Vintage Wool Hand Embroidered Cape Coat
1960s Vintage Wool Hand Embroidered Cape Coat

1960s Vintage Wool Hand Embroidered Cape Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

Heavy black wool cape coat with Swiss-style hand embroidery, arm slits and double breasted buttons

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1960s American Capes

1960s Stegari Vintage Wool Hand-Embroidered Cape Coat
1960s Stegari Vintage Wool Hand-Embroidered Cape Coat

1960s Stegari Vintage Wool Hand-Embroidered Cape Coat

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1960s Stegari Vintage Wool Hand-Embroidered Cape Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1960s heavy black wool cape coat with folkloric-style hand embroidery, arm slits and double

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1960s American Capes

Adrienne Landau Red Velvet and Multi Embroidered Cape with Fox Trim - 10
Adrienne Landau Red Velvet and Multi Embroidered Cape with Fox Trim - 10

Adrienne Landau Red Velvet and Multi Embroidered Cape with Fox Trim - 10

By Adrienne Landau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This luxurious Adrienne Landau cape is made of red velvet and has a fox fur trim. There is

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coats and Outerwear

1930's Embroidered Madonna & Roses Cape
1930's Embroidered Madonna & Roses Cape

1930's Embroidered Madonna & Roses Cape

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1930's Embroidered Madonna & Roses Cape

Located in Water Mill, NY

A unique elaborately embroidered silk cape from the 1930's. Made of black silk with a mini cape

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1930s Capes

Black Embroidered Vintage Cape
Black Embroidered Vintage Cape

Black Embroidered Vintage Cape

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This black beautiful cape is hand made embroided with birds around. Fully lined and closes at

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20th Century Capes

Embroidered belted cape with fox fur collar
Embroidered belted cape with fox fur collar

Embroidered belted cape with fox fur collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This cape is designed by Cobayashi. Material outside is 98% cotton/ 2% elasthane, Inside is soft

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20th Century Unknown Capes

Black Floral Embroidered Bohemian Cape, 1970's
Black Floral Embroidered Bohemian Cape, 1970's

Black Floral Embroidered Bohemian Cape, 1970's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Add a vintage bohemian look to your wardrobe with this folkloric style Boston Pure Wool cape

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1970s Unknown Capes

Black Flowers Embroidered Vintage Cape with Hood
Black Flowers Embroidered Vintage Cape with Hood

Black Flowers Embroidered Vintage Cape with Hood

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This beautiful cape is embroided with flowers in the front, back and at the hood. Its in good

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20th Century Capes

A Liberty and Co Evening Embroidered Satin Cape Circa 1920
A Liberty and Co Evening Embroidered Satin Cape Circa 1920

A Liberty and Co Evening Embroidered Satin Cape Circa 1920

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920 England Amazing evening cape in the Djellaba spirit in black Duchesse satin silk by

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1920s English Capes

Ralph Lauren Collection Embroidered Black Silk Sequined Capelet Shrug
Ralph Lauren Collection Embroidered Black Silk Sequined Capelet Shrug

Ralph Lauren Collection Embroidered Black Silk Sequined Capelet Shrug

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in University City, MO

Ralph Lauren Collection Embroidered black silk sequined capelet shrug The short length capelet

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21st Century and Contemporary American Capes

1970s Couture Embroidrered Cape with Hood
1970s Couture Embroidrered Cape with Hood

1970s Couture Embroidrered Cape with Hood

Located in New York, NY

1970s Couture Embroidrered Cape with hood. This an exquisitely hand embroidered cape made from med

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1970s Unknown Capes

White Satin Spanish Matador's Cape (from Suit of Lights)
White Satin Spanish Matador's Cape (from Suit of Lights)

White Satin Spanish Matador's Cape (from Suit of Lights)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1940s (?) white satin hand embroidered cape from a Suit of Lights matatdor costume. Cape is

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1940s Spanish Capes

Victorian Embroidered Silk Twill Cape
Victorian Embroidered Silk Twill Cape

Victorian Embroidered Silk Twill Cape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Victorian cape is made from a cream silk twill with heavy embroidery. Cream and metallic

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Late 19th Century Victorian Capes

70s Suede Cape with Embroidered Flowers
70s Suede Cape with Embroidered Flowers

70s Suede Cape with Embroidered Flowers

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Suede Cape with Embroidered Flowers. Metal zipper up the front.

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1970s Capes

1920 Silk Embroidered & Fringe Piano Scarf Cape
1920 Silk Embroidered & Fringe Piano Scarf Cape

1920 Silk Embroidered & Fringe Piano Scarf Cape

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous c.1920 cape made from an ivory silk embroidered piano shawl. The piano shawl has a hand

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Late 19th Century Unknown Capes

1920's Sapphire-Blue Metallic Embroidered Velvet Flapper Cape
1920's Sapphire-Blue Metallic Embroidered Velvet Flapper Cape

1920's Sapphire-Blue Metallic Embroidered Velvet Flapper Cape

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking 1920's French metallic-gold threaded sapphire-blue velvet evening cape-coat. Evening

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Capes

1930's French Hand Embroidered Sequin Tulle Capelet
1930's French Hand Embroidered Sequin Tulle Capelet

1930's French Hand Embroidered Sequin Tulle Capelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1930's bias cut tulle capelet is hand embroidered with burnished gold sequins and mink

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Capes

Burberry Burgundy Logo Embroidered Cotton Cape M
Burberry Burgundy Logo Embroidered Cotton Cape M

Burberry Burgundy Logo Embroidered Cotton Cape M

By Burberry London

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Cape like this one are an amazing accessory to polish your attire. Made from good fabrics and

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2010s Coats

1920's Silk Dupioni Hand-Embroidered Piano Shawl Cape
1920's Silk Dupioni Hand-Embroidered Piano Shawl Cape

1920's Silk Dupioni Hand-Embroidered Piano Shawl Cape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1920's cape is made from an embroidered Chinese export piano shawl. It is made out of cream

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Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Coats and Outerwear

1910's Edwardian French Cutwork Embroidered Wool & Lace Cape
1910's Edwardian French Cutwork Embroidered Wool & Lace Cape

1910's Edwardian French Cutwork Embroidered Wool & Lace Cape

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking Edwardian couture cape is in a class of its own. The detailed construction and

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20th Century French Edwardian Copes

Brown Velvet Full Length Vintage Gold Embroidered Cape, 1970s
Brown Velvet Full Length Vintage Gold Embroidered Cape, 1970s

Brown Velvet Full Length Vintage Gold Embroidered Cape, 1970s

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A dramatic women's vintage maxi cloak from the 70s in a brown short-pile velvet with intricate gold embroidery creating a hippy or bohemian luxe aesthetic. With poppers to fasten the...

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1970s Capes

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By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood

Located in Chicago, IL

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1990s British Evening Dresses

Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare
Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare

Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare

By Jean Muir

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Dress just takes my breath away! It is one of my favorites from Jean Muir. The fabric with a moire effect has incredible drape, that just flows and moves with your body. Empir...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci

21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a striking black-and-white geometric-patterned bag by Emilio Pucci, exemplifying modern sophistication and artistic design. Crafted in the 21st century and in never-used cond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket

F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002
Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002

Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder bustled evening dress, ss 2002

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Alexander McQueen black off-shoulder mid-length evening dress ▪ 57% Cotton, 43% Polyamide ▪ Diamond cut panels around torso ▪ Floral brocade bustled skirt at back ▪ Built-in cor...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40
THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This THIERRY MUGLER skirt suit is composed of a black polyester and lace fabric. Features a classic Mugler silhouette with nipped waist and curved bust-line to neckline design. The j...

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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning piece from the 1990s, a fabulous black balloon sleeve blazer designed by Manfred Mugler for Thierry Mugler. This chic wrap blazer features a large rhinestone-c...

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1990s French Blazers

Vintage 1970's North Beach Leather Hippie Whipstitch Sailor Pants and Vest
Vintage 1970's North Beach Leather Hippie Whipstitch Sailor Pants and Vest

Vintage 1970's North Beach Leather Hippie Whipstitch Sailor Pants and Vest

By North Beach Leather

Located in Oakland, CA

This is a vintage North Beach Leather suede set of pants and vest. Vintage 1970s handmade North Beach Leather suede leather pants in a sailor-pant style. Whipstitch construction, 8-b...

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1970s Mexican Pants

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

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Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...

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Late 20th Century Scarves

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR
Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR

Christian Dior John Galliano - Fall/Winter 1998 Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Gray Fur Skirt Suit Size 38FR - John Galliano for Christian Dior.

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1990s French Skirt Suits

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mini Shift Dress: This stunning and iconic 60s Mod silhouette is amplified by a stellar fabric in a floral ribbon embellished pattern...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel New Cashmere Shawl Navy
Chanel New Cashmere Shawl Navy

Chanel New Cashmere Shawl Navy

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel Cashmere Shawl in navy. The pattern features big overlapping CC logos. The item is in new condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

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Embroidered Capes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of embroidered capes available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black embroidered capes and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of embroidered capes over the years, but those made by Adrienne Landau, Liberty & Co. and Miuccia Prada are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Embroidered Capes?

The prices for embroidered capes start at $199 and top out at $3,200 with these items, on average, selling for $775.

Finding the Right Coats And Outerwear for You

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.

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