Gianni Versace Vintage Red Blazer w Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage blazer designed by Gianni Versace in the 1990s, made in Italy. ORIGINAL LABEL
Gianni Versace Vintage Red Blazer w Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage blazer designed by Gianni Versace in the 1990s, made in Italy. ORIGINAL LABEL
Gianni Versace couture vintage silk blazer, 1990s
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace couture floral print silk blazer with beautiful “Medusa” buttons Period: 1990s
$2,100Sale Price|50% Off
rare GIANNI VERSACE 1999 Vintage white Medusa slash sequins blazer IT40 S
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GIANNI VERSACE 1999 Vintage white Medusa slash sequins blazer IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D00731
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Floral Print Blazer with Medusa Buttons Size 8 10
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Gianni Versace blazer is composed of a lightweight floral print cotton. Features center front
$2,060Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
F/W 2002 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Blazer 42 - 6 *New with tags*
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Blazer F/W 2002 Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 Black color
Gianni Versace 1991 Vintage Black Velvet Brazer with Embroidery for Men
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
RARE VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE BLACK VELVET BRAZER with EMBROIDERY. Circa 1991 This black velvet
$510Sale Price|25% Off
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Pop Art Rose print corseted cropped jacket IT40 S
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Pop Art Rose print corseted cropped jacket IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D00415
1990s Vintage Gianni Versace Versus Black Velvet 90s Houndstooth Jacket
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage Gianni Versace 'Versus' early 90s slim fitted blazer/jacket! Signature silver
Versace Couture Pinstripe Blazer With Red Printed Sleeves 1990
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Versace Couture blazer featuring a wool
Vintage Versace Orange Blazer Jacket 1991
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace coral orange wool blazer jacket with gold-tone Medusa buttons at breast
Gianni Versace Couture, Orange blazer and skirt with medusa buttons
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gianni Versace Couture, Vintage orange blazer and skirt with medusa buttons. The item is in very
$6,380Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40
1993 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Blazer and Long Skirt Suit Italian 40
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Black Blazer and Long Skirt Suit 1993 Runway collection. Black label
Gianni Versace Couture Autumn/Winter 1991/1992 iconic Runway skirt blazer suit
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in NICE, FR
Iconic vintage Gianni Versace Couture skirt suit from the collection Fall/Winter 1991/1992. The
$839Sale Price|30% Off
Gianni Versace Vintage Leather Blazer with Chains
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
GIANNI VERSACE vintage soft supple black leather blazer embellished with silver toned chains
GIANNI VERSACE Jacket Blazer Double Breasted Wool Black Long Sleeve 4 38 VINTAGE
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET Design: • Easy to wear double
Gianni Versace Black Vintage Wool Silk Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brindisi, IT
Gianni versace Couture jacket, black, 98% wool 2% silk. The slim fit jacket, 4 buttons closure with
1991 VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE BLACK VELVET BRAZER with EMBROIDERY for MEN 48 - 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
RARE VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE BLACK VELVET BRAZER with EMBROIDERY Circa 1991 This black velvet
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Versus by Gianni Versace wool jacket
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1990s jacket by Versus by Gianni Versace. Brown and purple with black trim. Goldtone
New VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE WHITE 100% LINEN BLAZER 38 - 4
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE White linen blazer The padded shoulders 4 Greek key Gold-tone buttons closure 2 Greek
Unavailable
Size: 40 IT
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Blazer dress with oversized Medusa metal buttons
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Blazer style dress with oversized gold-finished, Medusa button
New VINTAGE VERSACE BEIGE COTTON BLAZER Sz IT 46 - 10
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Beige blazer jacket The padded shoulders 2 Gold-tone Medusa buttons closure 2 side
Gianni Versace Wool Blazer, Circa 1980s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Gianni Versace pinstripe blazer. notch collar. dolman sleeves. leather trimmed lapel. welt
Gianni Versace Blazer in Wool and Nacre
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
in rayon and carries the label of Italian origin. The blazer by Gianni Versace is suitable for any
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Crossover Blazer In Black Silk And Wool
By Gianni Versace
Located in Paris, FR
Collector. Gianni Versace Couture crossover blazer, in silk and wool. Vintage. Size 44IT (no size
Gianni Versace Vintage Black Fuchsia Velvet Gold Tone Medusa Button Blazer
By Gianni Versace
Located in US
Vintage Versace Jacket is a size 42, US 8. Features black, brown, and fuchsia velvet, gold-tone
rare GIANNI VERSACE 1999 Vintage white Medusa slash sequins blazer IT40 S
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GIANNI VERSACE 1999 Vintage white Medusa slash sequins blazer IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D00731
Gianni Versace Wool vintage jacket size 44
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Wool blend (71%) Dark grey theme Two pockets Two clipped buttons Length from shoulder cm 68 (26.8 inches)
Versace Black Red Wool Velvet Short Fitted Blazer Vintage 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Versus by Gianni Versace vintage 90s jacket. Short, fitted blazer. Black and white colour, velvet
Gianni Versace 1990s Purple Flower Black White Houndstooth Blazer
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace vintage wool blazer in black and white houndstooth or dogtooth check. Purple and
Gianni Versace Bondage Coat with Jeweled Cuffs
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace black wool bondage coat with leopard print and jewel cuffs with gold buckle
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Pop Art Rose print corseted cropped jacket IT40 S
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage Pop Art Rose print corseted cropped jacket IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D00415
Versace Herringbone Vintage Short Jacket 90s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Versace 90s vintage herringbone jacket. Short, black and white jacket in 100% wool. Gold-tone
Versace Herringbone Vintage Short Jacket 90s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Versace 90s vintage herringbone jacket. Short, black and white jacket in 100% wool. Gold-tone
Black Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Blazer
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage black blazer by Gianni Versace Couture. Split crewneck. Long sleeves
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage 80s Size 8 Black Wool Shawl Collar Double Breasted Blazer
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1980's GIANNI VERSACE sport coat jacket comes in black wool twill with a shawl collar
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Vintage Black Blazer Top and Skirt Suit 2 Piece Set
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Vintage Black Blazer Top and Skirt Suit 2 Piece Set IT 40 Gianni Versace
Versace Vintage Gianni Versace Black Wool Double-Breasted Blazer Size XXL
By Versace
Located in London, GB
buttons missing on this used Gianni Versace designer resale item. Details Vintage Black Wool Blazer
Vintage Versace Couture Navy Blazer Jacket with Lace Up Ribbon Cuffs 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace couture navy wool and silk blazer jacket featuring a gold single-button
Gianni Versace Red Purple Cotton Floral Short Jacket 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Versus by Gianni Versace 90s vintage women's jacket. Short blazer with floral designs, red and
Genny by Gianni Versace Black Wool Blazer NWOT
By Genny
Located in Capri, IT
Genny by Gianni Versace Black Blazer NWOT vintage blazer from Genny by Gianni Versace totally made
Gianni Versace Couture Spring 2002 Runway Black Eylets Fitted Blazer Jacket
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and important vintage GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Spring 2002 Runway black fitted eyelet
Sold
Size: vintage 8, see measurements
Gianni Versace 1980s Black Wool Blazer with Silver Toggle Style Buttons
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Gianni Versace blazer in a soft fleecy black wool with silver buttons that resemble toggles
Gianni Versace Vintage 1980s Brown Plaid Linen/ Cotton Asymmetric Blazer Jacket
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique brown and beige plaid oversized blazer jacket by Gianni Versace in a linen/ cotton blend
1990's Vintage Pink Gianni Versace Couture Blazer Mens Suit Jacket
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990's Gianni Versace Couture oversized silk suit jacket in Organdy Pink, with Iconic gold Medusa
1991 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Runway Blazer and Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Blazer and Skirt Suit Circa 1991 IT Size 38 100% Wool Fully lined
Gianni Versace Vintage Black Leather Jacket 1980s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Relive the 1980s with this rare and wonderful Bat Wing Leather Jacket by Gianni Versace. Croc
80s Gianni Versace Vintage grey striped wool jacket
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
80s Gianni Versace grey striped wool jacket. Classic collar, front welt pocket and front button
90s Gianni Versace Vintage dark blue cotton jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
90s Gianni Versace dark blue cotton jacket with lapel collar, two front pockets and a welt chest
VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE BLACK VELVET BRAZER with EMBROIDERY for MEN
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE BLACK VELVET BRAZER with EMBROIDERY This black velvet blazer from Gianni
1980s Gianni Versace Mustard Wool Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. VINTAGE – Italy Gianni Versace mustard wool jacket with gold-tone branded front
1980s Gianni Versace Mustard Wool Jacket
By Gianni Versace
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. VINTAGE – Italy Gianni Versace mustard wool jacket with gold-tone branded front
VERSACE V2 black & white woven dot wool blazer
By Gianni Versace
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage VERSACE V2 black & white woven dot wool blazer. Single button front closure with dual
1992 Vintage Runway Atelier Versace Bolero Blazer
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
1992 Vintage Versace Atelier Bolero Blazer Runway sample Approximately US Size 4 Length - 16
Gianni Versace Versus Men's Vintage Plaid Blazer, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gianni Versace Versus Men's Vintage Plaid Blazer, 1990s Estimated Size: Men's Large. Please check
Gianni Versace Men's Vintage 1980s Bold Shouldered Wool Tweed Blazer
By Gianni Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gianni Versace Men's Vintage 80s Bold Shouldered Wool Tweed Blazer Size: Marked 48 / Medium which
Gianni Versace Men's Vintage Brown Velvet Bold Shoulder Blazer Jacket, 1980s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gianni Versace Men's Vintage Brown Velvet Bold Shoulder Blazer Jacket, 1980s Size: Marked 50 which
Gianni Versace Men's Herringbone Pattern Wool Jacquard Blazer Jacket, 1980s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gianni Versace Men's Herringbone Pattern Wool Jacquard Blazer Jacket, 1980s Estimated Size: Men's
Istante by Gianni Versace Men's Vintage Cashmere, Wool and Velvet Blazer, 1990s
By Istante by Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Istante by Gianni Versace Men's Vintage Cashmere, Wool and Velvet Blazer, 1990s Size: Marked L
Gianni Versace Versus Men's Purple Checked Wool Blend Blazer Jacket, 1990s
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A bold vintage mens blazer / sportcoat from the 90s by Gianni Versace for the Versus line. In a
Gianni Versace Mens Vintage Silver Velvet Jacket, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stylish and rare vintage mens jacket from the 90s by luxury Italian fashion designer, Gianni
Gianni Versace vintage men's Baroque silk blazer
By Versace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gianni Versace vintage men's Baroque silk men's blazer. Sz 54 (US 44) Chest 48 Sleeve 24
Vintage S/S 1991 GIANNI VERSACE Couture Bucket Pocket Black Wool Blazer Jacket
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage S/S 1991 GIANNI VERSACE Couture Bucket Pocket Black Wool Blazer Jacket Measurements taken
Vintage VERSACE SPORT Plaid Houndstooth Blazer Jacket
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage VERSACE SPORT Plaid Houndstooth Blazer Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
$1,346
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium / Large
Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
By MADEMOISELLE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...
$14,441
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...
S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...
THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1992 Iconic Sculptural Hourglass Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler vintage Fall Winter 1992 hourglass suit with satin details Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: 1990s Fabric: Cotton / Satin Color: Black Size:...
$14,736
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
$21,000
Size: 42 (FR) Vintage
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By Givenchy, John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
Epic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 1997 Goddess Silk Evening Gown Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture Goddess Evening Gown Assuming Fall Winter 1997 Collection This breathtaking silk evening gown by Thierry Mugler is a study in sculptural restrai...
The signature extravagance of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace — forever aligned with glamour, sex, celebrity and spectacle — can overshadow the Italian couturier’s broad and deep engagement with history and culture. Today, his vintage dresses and gowns, handbags, sunglasses and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration, and his subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” he once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life.
Gianni Versace was born in Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, he moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and Gianni Versace Couture, which debuted in 1989 — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. The New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom” — as the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace's adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Gianni Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses and more 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.