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Early Yves Saint Laurent Violet Cotton Twill Jacket
Early Yves Saint Laurent Violet Cotton Twill Jacket

Early Yves Saint Laurent Violet Cotton Twill Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Early Yves Saint Laurent Violet Cotton Twill Jacket from the 1970's. French workwear reimagined by

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1970s French Jackets

CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR
CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR

CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

: never worn // — Crafted from deep indigo denim, their surface retains the purity of classic French

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2010s Jeans

1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip
1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip

1986 Alaïa Documented Indigo Cotton Pencil Skirt with Zip

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

memorable collections of his career. Tailored from thick smooth cotton that recalls French workwear styles

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1980s French Pencil Skirts

1970s Courreges Royal Blue Cotton Maxi Skirt and Cropped Jacket
1970s Courreges Royal Blue Cotton Maxi Skirt and Cropped Jacket

1970s Courreges Royal Blue Cotton Maxi Skirt and Cropped Jacket

By Courrèges, André Courrèges

Located in London, GB

recalls classic French workwear. The original labels inside the skirt and jacket both read “Courrèges

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1970s French Skirt Suits

Alaïa Stretch Slim Leg Trousers Size XL
Alaïa Stretch Slim Leg Trousers Size XL

Alaïa Stretch Slim Leg Trousers Size XL

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

designer resale item. Details Black Wool Side zip High rise Workwear

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

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Denim Patchwork French Workwear Coverall Jumpsuit
Denim Patchwork French Workwear Coverall Jumpsuit

Denim Patchwork French Workwear Coverall Jumpsuit

Located in New York, NY

Dating from the 1930s to the 1960s this is the coolest mechanic's coveralls we have evver seen. Picked up in Paris they will surely become a wardrobe favorite.

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Mid-20th Century French Jumpsuits

J Dauphin French Work Wear Vintage Jacket Repurposed Versace Silk
J Dauphin French Work Wear Vintage Jacket Repurposed Versace Silk

J Dauphin French Work Wear Vintage Jacket Repurposed Versace Silk

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-purposed • Original Vintage French Workwear Jacket from the ~ 70's 100% Cotton • Vintage Gold Tone Brass

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2010s French Jackets

Jacket French Work Distressed Fringe Tweed J Dauphin Small
Jacket French Work Distressed Fringe Tweed J Dauphin Small

Jacket French Work Distressed Fringe Tweed J Dauphin Small

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

jackets are made from vintage, natural fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the period 1940

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2010s French Jackets

Jacket French Work Wear Blue Embellished Black Tweed J Dauphin
Jacket French Work Wear Blue Embellished Black Tweed J Dauphin

Jacket French Work Wear Blue Embellished Black Tweed J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the period 1940-1970. The re-purposed jacket are

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2010s French Jackets

Short Sleeve Jacket Light Blue Work Wear Distressed Tweed J Dauphin
Short Sleeve Jacket Light Blue Work Wear Distressed Tweed J Dauphin

Short Sleeve Jacket Light Blue Work Wear Distressed Tweed J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Workwear Jacket from the ~ 70's 100% Cotton • Vintage Gold Tone Brass Buttons from WW1 or WW2

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2010s French Jackets

Lurex Silver Fringe Tweed Jacket French Black Work Wear Chain
Lurex Silver Fringe Tweed Jacket French Black Work Wear Chain

Lurex Silver Fringe Tweed Jacket French Black Work Wear Chain

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lurex Silver Fringe Tweed Pockets Jacket French Dyed Black Work Wear with Silver Chain, Black Silk

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2010s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Designer Tweed Jacket Military Black French Button Braid  Medium
Designer Tweed Jacket Military Black French Button Braid  Medium

Designer Tweed Jacket Military Black French Button Braid Medium

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jackets are made from vintage, natural fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the period 1940

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2010s American Single-Breasted Jackets

Lurex Tweed Jacket French Vintage Repurposed Military J Dauphin Medium
Lurex Tweed Jacket French Vintage Repurposed Military J Dauphin Medium

Lurex Tweed Jacket French Vintage Repurposed Military J Dauphin Medium

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vintage, natural fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the period 1940-1970. The trims we use

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2010s American Single-Breasted Jackets

Light Blue Distressed Jacket French Work Wear Repurposed J Dauphin
Light Blue Distressed Jacket French Work Wear Repurposed J Dauphin

Light Blue Distressed Jacket French Work Wear Repurposed J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-cycled jackets are made from vintage, natural fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the

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2010s American Jackets

Embellished Black Military Jacket  French Gold Lurex Tweed J Dauphin
Embellished Black Military Jacket  French Gold Lurex Tweed J Dauphin

Embellished Black Military Jacket French Gold Lurex Tweed J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

jackets are made from vintage, natural fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the period 1940

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2010s American Jackets

Designer Blazer Military Jacket Black French Blue Tweed J Dauphin Large
Designer Blazer Military Jacket Black French Blue Tweed J Dauphin Large

Designer Blazer Military Jacket Black French Blue Tweed J Dauphin Large

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

are made from vintage, natural fibers, military clothing and french workwear from the period 1940-1970

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2010s Swedish Single-Breasted Jackets

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By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...

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Late 20th Century French Blouses

Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Polka Dots Evening Blouse, Fall-Winter 1978-1979
Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Polka Dots Evening Blouse, Fall-Winter 1978-1979

Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Polka Dots Evening Blouse, Fall-Winter 1978-1979

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Geneva, CH

This 70's ruffled boho blouse is constructed of lightweight black silk chiffon woven with gold metallic "fil coupé" polka dots. Cut for a flowing fit, it has a sexy sheer finish. Two...

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1970s French Blouses and Tops

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Purple, floral-printed, silk dress with long waist tie from Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Labeled a French size 42 however this fits very small, ...

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1970s French Maxi Dress

A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat
A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat

A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Long Black Wool Coat from the Autumn / Winter 1994 Collection. (Look 2 worn on the Runway by Linda Evangelista). MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recom...

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1990s European Coats and Outerwear

F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set

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...

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

YSL 1970s Cape, Moroccan Collection
YSL 1970s Cape, Moroccan Collection

YSL 1970s Cape, Moroccan Collection

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Alford, MA

Yves Saint Laurent hard-to-find vintage 1979s cape from the designer’s Moroccan collection. Crafted of black wool, the simply cut long cape features a pointed hood and burgundy braid...

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1970s French Capes

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...

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20th Century French Day Dresses

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

By Paul Poiret

Located in New York, NY

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped bodice caught up into a large bow on left shouder. Simple straight cut with a circular ...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Cordé Cropped Jacket
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Cordé Cropped Jacket

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Cordé Cropped Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A classic, simple and stunning YSL Rive Gauche jacket from the 1980s. Crafted from a luxurious black cordé with a woven trim. The jacket is collarless with dome shaped buttons that c...

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1980s French Cropped Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Shirt Blouse, SS1974
Yves Saint Laurent Runway Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Shirt Blouse, SS1974

Yves Saint Laurent Runway Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Shirt Blouse, SS1974

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Geneva, CH

Worn on the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Spring 1974 runway show in various style and color combinations (see pictures 2, 3, 4 & 5), this rare and collectible shirt is cut from lig...

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1970s French Blouses and Tops

Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans
Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans

Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Gresham, OR

Christian LaCroix Heavily Embroidered & Beaded Bootleg Distressed Denim Jeans: Geometric and floral motifs are embroidered in shades of yellow, chartreuse, pink and lavender with an ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jeans

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage S/S 1989 Abstract Floral Print Wrap Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage S/S 1989 Abstract Floral Print Wrap Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage S/S 1989 Abstract Floral Print Wrap Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage multicolored abstract floral print wrap silk dress. Spring/Summer 1989 Ready-to-Wear collection. This dress features : - Wrap front. - Oversi...

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Collection Vintage Documented Dress
Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Collection Vintage Documented Dress

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Collection Vintage Documented Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Yves Saint Laurent "Rive Gauche" 1971 Vintage Documented Dress A rare, iconic piece from YSL's 1971 "Rive Gauche" collection, instantly recognizable to collectors. The bold print is ...

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1970s Day Dresses

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French Workwear For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary french workwear you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Purple, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women and unisex.

How Much is a French Workwear?

On average, a french workwear on 1stDibs sells for $488, while they’re typically $188 on the low end and $1,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.