$5,836Sale Price|25% Off
Hermes Equestrian Deerskin Leather Jacket Quilted Taupe
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, highest quality Hermes Equestrian quilted leather jacket. Bought for £7750 and unworn.
1990's Hermes Vintage Quilted Reversible Scarf Print Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Concord, NC
1990's rare Hermes vintage 'Etendards et Bannieres' scarf printed quilted reversible jacket.
Hermes Zip Cardigan Quilted Hoodie Jacket Grey 40 / 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Guaranteed authentic Hermes Zip Cardigan quilted hoodie featured in grey.
HERMES white cotton QUILTED RUNWAY 2017 Coat Jacket 34 XXS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes SS'17 quilted coat in off-white cotton (100%). With flatcollar, slits tied with knots over the shoulders, pleats at the front, pleated cuffs, a box pleat at the back held clos...
HERMÈS Vintage Reversible Quilted Bomber Jacket Kachinas Print by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMÈS vintage reversible quilted bomber jacket featuring the iconic “Kachinas” print by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER.
HERMES black leather Band Collar Quilted Shoulder BIKER Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès band-collar biker jacket in midnight blue lambskin with knit waistband on the back in midnight blue viscose (75%) and nylon (25%).
Hermès Contemporary Women's Grey Quilted Sleeveless Gilet Vest, FR38
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Hermes quilted sleeveless gilet vest. Unworn. Made from smooth grey wool with classic quilted design, it has exaggerated ribbed arm holes, deep hem and funnel neckline. Has ...
HERMÈS Vintage Reversible Bomber Jacket The Original New Orleans Creole Jazz
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMÈS vintage reversible quilted bomber jacket featuring "The Original New Orleans Creole Jazz" print by Loïc Dubigeon.
Hermes Zip Cardigan Hoodie Orange Saturne with Brown Quilted Interior 40
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Zip Cardigan Hoodie featured in Orange Saturne and Brown.
HERMES beige quilted waterproof cashmere lambskin trim down puffer vest FR34 XXS
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES beige quilted waterproof 100% cashmere lambskin trim down puffer vest FR34 XXS Reference: KYCG/A00227 Brand: Hermes Material: Cashmere, Leather Color: Taupe, Nude Pattern: Sol...
Vintage Hermes Iridescent Quilted Parka Jacket Fox Fur Trim Hood Rare 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers this fabulous vintage Hermès quilted parka jacket that combines extraordinary lightness with rich texture, subtle iridescence and a sumptuous fox-trimmed hood.
1990's Hermes Taupe Quilted Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Hermes Taupe Quilted Jacket. This stylish quilted jacket by Hermes dates back from the 1990’s.
Vintage Hermès Equestrian Quilted Bomber Jacket
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Absolutely stunning pre-owned vintage Hermès Bomber style jacket with the famous equestrian theme Hermès is famous for. Size: EU 50 (approximately a 40-42 US size) Brand: Hermes ...
Hermes Silk Quilted Reversible jacket
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes, soft toned, silk quilted reversible jacket with side button closures and khaki, cotton poplin reverse side.
Quilted Reversible Black And Tan Hermès Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A quilted reversible Hermès jacket in black and tan with silver hardware.
Hermès "Groenland" Quilted Silk Reversible Jacket, 1982
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès- (Made in France) Quilted silk reversible jacket with a blue corduroy velevet side and illustrated with the "Groenland" theme designed by Philippe Ledoux in 1982.
Hermes Quilted Reversible Bomber Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Quilted Reversible Bomber Jacket Black bomber which can be worn plain or reverse showing Hermes checked pattern with logos.
Hermes Vintage 1980's Brown Quilted Riding Jacket and Vest Set
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Vintage 1980's Brown quilted riding jacket and vest set.
HERMES black nylon 2024 CHEVRON QUILTED CROPPED Puffer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès puffer jacket in black Plume canvas (100% polyamide) combines high-performance design with signature elegance.
Hermès "Les joies de la montagne" Jacket Circa 1955
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Hermès jacket in quilted silk twill in pastel colors black, golden yellow, moss green and ivory and dating from 1955.
Men's HERMES 38 Burgundy Quilted Leather & Nylon Reversible Down Vest
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES down filled puff vest comes in a rich light burgundy brown quilted lambskin leather and features a knit baseball collar, silver tone double zip front, triple snap and zip pock...
HERMES 40 Light Gray Poliammide Quilted Detachable Vest Jacket
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES Jacket consists of poliammide material in a light grey color tone.
Hermès Quilted Jacket with Fox Fur - '80s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This vintage Hermès parka is crafted with diamond quilting, a drawstring waist and four front patch pockets. The zip fastening provides additional insulation and the fur-trimmed hood...
HERMES PARIS Vintage Miltary Green QUILTED Hooded JACKET Parka
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Brand: HERMES Paris - Made in France Logos / Tags: 'HERMES Paris - Made in France' tag, composition tag Condition rate & details (please read our condition chart below):VERY GO...
HERMES vest shaped TRAITE DES ARMES scarf print vintage quilted 40 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic HERMES TRAITE DES ARMES shaped scarf gently wadded print vest. Beautiful very pale yellow background with fencing motif. V-neck with 6 gold embossed snaps and ...
Hermes Autumn Leaves Reversible Quilted Silk Jacket and Skirt
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
A classic Hermes scarf print of colorful leaves is used for one side of this reversible jacket.
Hermes Mustard Paddock Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Guaranteed authentic Hermes mustard Paddock jacket Hermes mustard quilted paddock jacket with two flat front pockets, snap-front closure with gold 'Clou De Selle' logo engraved snap...
Hermes Vintage Mosaic Pavement Quilted Silk Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful Vintage Quilted Silk jacket from Hermes, Paris, in the classic Mosaic Pavement pattern.
Hermes Navy Blue Quilted Reversible Jacket XS
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Tailored to perfection is this exclusive and classy jacket from the house of Hermes. Navy blue in color, this would take your style game to a whole new level.
Hermes Navy Blue Quilted Reversible Jacket XS
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Tailored to perfection is this exclusive and classy jacket from the house of Hermes. Navy blue in color, this would take your style game to a whole new level.
A 1970s Hermès Quilted Silk ' Greenland' Jacket S
By Hermès
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning 1970s Hermès Quilted silk jacket with a button down front, long sleeves and one buttoned cuffs.
Hermes Excellent Zip Puffer Vest Jacket Orange Quilted Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sanford, FL
Hermès - Excellent - Zip Puffer Vest - Orange, Palladium Hardware - Jacket Description This Hermès puffer vest is crafted with an orange synthetic fabric along with palladium hardw...
Hermès Orange Synthetic Sleeveless Quilted Vest M
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in the refined luxury of the Hermès vest. Crafted with precision and finesse, this vest boasts a sleek silhouette and quilted design. Its vibrant orange hue adds a pop ...
Hermes Sellier Orange Quilted Zip Front Vest M
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is designed in a sleeveless style with a zip closure on the front, a quilted pattern all over and a high neckline. Make your presence felt at every occasion with this casual jacke...
Hermès Orange Synthetic Sleeveless Quilted Vest M
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in the refined luxury of the Hermès vest. Crafted with precision and finesse, this vest boasts a sleek silhouette and quilted design. Its vibrant orange hue adds a pop ...
Hermes Sellier Orange Quilted Zip Front Vest M
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is designed in a sleeveless style with a zip closure on the front, a quilted pattern all over and a high neckline. Make your presence felt at every occasion with this casual jacke...
Hermès Teal Blue Synthetic Sleeveless Quilted Vest S
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in the refined luxury of the Hermès vest. Crafted with precision and finesse, this vest boasts a sleek silhouette and quilted design. Its vibrant teal hue adds a pop of...
Hermès Teal Blue Synthetic Sleeveless Quilted Vest S
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in the refined luxury of the Hermès vest. Crafted with precision and finesse, this vest boasts a sleek silhouette and quilted design. Its vibrant teal hue adds a pop of...
Hermès Red Synthetic Sleeveless Zip Front Quilted Vest M
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in the refined luxury of the Hermès vest. Crafted with precision and finesse, this vest boasts a sleek silhouette and quilted design. Its vibrant red hue adds a pop of ...
Hermès Red Synthetic Sleeveless Zip Front Quilted Vest M
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wrap yourself in the refined luxury of the Hermès vest. Crafted with precision and finesse, this vest boasts a sleek silhouette and quilted design. Its vibrant red hue adds a pop of ...
Moncler White Bouregreg Faux-shearling Overlay Quilted Coat - Size 0
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
This gorgeous Moncler coat features two styles in one, with a removable white faux-shearling coat over a white quilted jacket underneath. The jacket comes with zipped pockets and a d...
CHANEL white cotton 2015 RIBBED Blazer Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 ribbed blazer in white cotton (100%). Comes with the signature chain around the inside of the hemline and has two sewn-shut pockets on the fr...
Hermes Vintage Les Fetes Du Roi Soleil Remarkable Reversible Jacket 38
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes dramatic reversible silk Les Fetes Du Roi Soleil wadded jacket. Striking balloon hem with drawstring waist and box pleat detail. Black with brillian...
Hermès 1970s Vintage Ivory Wool Coat Women's Medium Silk Lined
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Hermes ivory wool coat. lined in silk. Fit size medium shoulder: 15” / Bust 38"/ Waist : 36"/ Hip: 38"/ Length: 41" Sleeve: 24.5" ******small yellow stain on lining. see image...
$1,250
Size: fits an XS-M (see measurements)
1977 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk Batik printed quilted RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare silk batik quilted jacket from Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 1977 ready-to-wear collection, “Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques,” exactly as seen on the runway. Designed in ...
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT paisley printed quilted silk RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare quilted silk quilted bomber jacket from Yves Saint Laurent’s Fall 1978 ready-to-wear collection, as seen on the runway. The jacket is made from richly patterned silk featuring a...
Hermès 1980s Vintage Lambskin Leather Jacket
Located in PARIS, Paris
Hermès Vintage Leather Jacket Size FR 42 (fits like a modern Medium) Made in France 100% lambskin leather Lining: 100% silk Measurements: Sleeve length: 56.5 cm / 22.2 in Shoulders...
Hermes Jacket Vintage Very Rare Ex-Libris Reversible Scarf Print L
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes very rare Ex-Libris reversible scarf print silk jacket with gorgeous carriages. Beautiful shades of taupe scarf print jacket. Jacket reverses from a car...
Hermes Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Bordeaux Lined Cashmere / Wool 38 / 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage Hermes jacket featured in chocolate brown lambskin leather. The sleeves have five working gold clou de selle snaps at the cuff. The sleeves are sensatio...
Hermès Vintage Women's Camel Hair Blazer, Size EU 36/38, France
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more vintage exclusive items, view our frontstore Details: This Vintage Hermes blazer is made from camel hair with leather details. The pockets, the front and the underside...
$846
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-8 / Small
2000’s Gucci by Frida Giannini Cropped Fitted Brown Tan Leather Jacket
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000’s Gucci by Frida Giannini Leather jacket, crafted in a tan brown leather, featuring a boat collar line, zip down the front, 3/4 Length sleeves and pockets at the waist. The le...
Christian Lacroix 1999 multicolor jacquard jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Lacroix circa 1999 Multicolor jacquard jacket, belt. Size 38. (No composition and no size labels)
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is crafted in rich Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with signature contrasting white saddle stitching. Designed i...
1978 SAINT LAURENT abstract printed silk quilted OPIUM collection RUNWAY jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare quilted silk jacket from Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 1978 “Opium” collection. The jacket features an allover geometric print in ochre, slate blue, and blue-black, construct...
Chanel Resort 2019 Runway Jacket and Skirt Set in White Boucle Cotton
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL RESORT 2019 RUNWAY JACKET AND SKIRT SET IN WHITE COTTON SIZE 38 FR Chanel La Pausa Resort 2019 Runway collection jacket and mini skirt set in white boucle textured cotton wit...
1990s Emanuel Ungaro Garden Flower Print Vintage 90s Silk Blazer Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s EMANUEL UNGARO garden flower print silk blazer jacket ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, green, purple, burgundy, orange, and ivory throughout. Single button closure. ...
$1,200Sale Price|30% Off
Hermes Vintage "Pavement" Silk Print Jacket and Skirt Ensemble
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage rare "Pavement" silk print jacket and skirt ensemble featuring a gorgeous ancient flora and fauna mosaic design. Jacket features : - Collarless. - Long sleeves. - Qui...
1990s Thierry Mugler Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...
S/S 1996 Donna Karan Runway Light Brown Plunging Bodycon Dress Petite
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1996 Donna Karan collection, this light brown stretch dress debuted on the season's runway on Georgina Grenville. This form-fitting dress features long sleeves...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Mini Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci S/S 2012 Runway Unworn Embellished Sheer Lace Cutout Gold Mini Dress Look 31 from the Spring 2012 Collection by Peter Dundas. Size: IT 40 Condition: Unworn with addi...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
$23,012
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
2013 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO grey cashmere runway coat with exaggerated sleeves
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, grey, double-faced, cashmere coat with exaggerated long sleeves designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the runway. Underneath the arms, there are openings ...
2001 John Galliano Sheer Knit Sleeveless High Neck Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
2001 John Galliano Sheer Black Knit Sleeveless High Neck Long Dress Rayon Fabric Made in Italy Chest: 28-37", Waist: 23-33", Hips: 31-43", Length: 64" Condition: Excellent SIZE: S ...
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
Bulgari Burma Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Bulgari "Toi et Moi" ring, meaning "you and me" in French, displays both the finest gemstones and the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned jeweler. The bypass rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990's Thierry Mugler Blue Velvet Trim Bow Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
This striking 1990's Thierry Mugler suit features a bold, structured silhouette in a vibrant sky blue fabric. A standout detail is the darker blue velvet trim that frames the necklin...
Unusual Handmade Rhinestone Crystal Bra
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Cool Handmade Rhinestone Bra from the 1980's perfect for layering under sheer or open garments. Unusual handmade from rhinestone "chaining" and hand soldered to form bra cup...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Hermes Equestrian Deerskin Leather Jacket Cerulean Blue
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, highest quality Hermes Equestrian leather jacket. Unworn. Made from the highest quality, super malleable cerulean blue deerskin with Hermès embossed palladium-plated but...
2015 Celine By Phoebe Philo cinnamon and black knit dress with flounced hemline
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Celine by Phoebe Philo, Pre-Fall 2015 Very rare knit dress in marled cinnamon and black designed by Phoebe Philo. The textile is a lightweight fine-gauge knit with a soft, fluid fee...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes 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.