ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape
By ANDRE LANG, André Laug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Andre Laug cape is composed of a black silk and features a ruffle trim. There are center front snap closures and a button at the shoulder. In excellent vintage condition. **P...
1920s pristine Almond green silk velvet and mongolian lamb evening cape
Located in Newark, DE
Anonyme, circa 1920, Beautiful almond green silk velvet evening cape adorned with a mongolian lamb wide and fluffy collar, entirely lined in matching green silk. Lovely couture w...
1970s Full-Length Black Marabou Opera Cape with Full Lining
Located in Gresham, OR
An outrageous 1970s full-length black marabou feather opera cape with arm slits and full satin lining.
Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
This is one of the most unbelievable things we have ever laid eyes on. This heavy silk opera cape is almost 100 years old and it looks unworn.
Antique Edwardian Opera Cape Coat w Origami Silk Collar + Lining
Located in Sparks, NV
In amazing condition! This spectacular opera / evening cape was the height of fashion during Edwardian times.
1980s Galanos Broadtail Full Length Cape
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
High drama in a full length Galanos black broadtail fur opera cape with gathered fur neck ruffle, full flare and placket covered armholes.
1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat
By Richilene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic Vintage 80s Richilene Silk Taffeta Ruffle evening opera cape coat. Cape/ coat has no fastener. Styled with Judith Leiber belt available for purchase at sielian's vintage 1s...
Jacqueline de Ribes Black "Batwing" Gown w/ Dramatic Cape
Located in Gresham, OR
London pleated silk opera cape with large shawl collar. Light weight: fluid and gorgeous
Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by late-Victorian opera capes, this wrap is the pinnacle of statement pieces, with vintage caché and fun, vampy details.
1950s Vivid Coral and Cream Reversible Silk-Satin Floor-Length Opera Cape
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning and rare 1950s vivid coral and cream silk duchesse satin reversible floor-length opera cape. No closures, molded shoulder with no pads and slit arm holes.
French SilkVelvet Dress and Opera Cape by Simone Pieltain
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous French 60s formal evening ensemble in flocked silk satin by Simone Pieltain with back pouf detail and opera cape. Approx US size 6
Amazing Victor Costa Black Taffeta Opera Cape Coat or Jacket with Bell Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1960s style black taffeta evening coat or jacket by Victor Costa with bell sleeves and free shape. Fully lined with no closure (hangs open). Free size, sleeve leng...
1980s Victor Costa Sweeping Velvet Opera Coat with Attached Cape
By Victor Costa
Located in Port Hope, ON
Long and luxurious acetate/rayon velvet coat. The coat is sleeveless underneath the attached cape, and has large lapels. This coat is worn open over a long dress or gown.
1960s Christian Dior Black Velvet Cape
By Diorling, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This late 1960s Diorling by Christian Dior cape is made from an incredibly thick and luxurious black velvet. It fastens at the collar with a popper closure and really evokes the chic...
1950s Couture Emerald Silk Brocade Evening Cape with Jeweled Flowers
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s couture emerald silk brocade evening cape. Marquis cut colored rhinestone flowers. Silk lined. Structured and gathered pagoda shoulders. No closure. Perfect for the holiday fes...
Werle Vintage 1960s 60s Unique Black Sheer Silk Cape Coat or Opera Jacket
By Werle Beverly Hills, Daniel Werle
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing and rare Werle of Beverly Hills layered sheer silk cape coat with a unique avant garde layered shape. The cape features two arm holes and a single front snap closure to hold ...
HAWKES OF SAVILE ROW 1960's men's burgundy velvet opera cape
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage HAWKES OF SAVILE ROW 1960's men's burgundy velvet opera cape. Black braided tape detail at collar with rope, frog closure at center front neck
Raf Simons 1999 Luxe Wool Mens Opera Cape
By Raf Simons
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Luxurious Men's Opera Cape by Raf Simons 1999 This is a wonderful early piece , from the 1999-2000 fall collection, and could be worn by either men or women.
Arnold Scaasi Dramatic Turquoise Taffeta Opera Cape
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Dramatic sweeping Taffeta opera eveningcape, in a lucious shade of Turquoise, from Arnold Scaasi
Norell 1950's Dramatic Fucia Silk Opera Coat/Cape
By Norman Norell
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Dramatic Fucia Silk Opera Coat/Cape with bracelet length sleeves adorned with large bows.
Fendi Brown Oversize Cape Coat Vintage 1980s
By Fendi
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Fendi vintage 80s cape coat. Oversized brown and black coat, embroidery on both the button closure on the neck and on the sleeves. The cape is longer on the back. Hidden logo buttons...
Kamanta Black Wool Vintage Cape Coat 1980s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Kamanta 80s vintage oversized coat. Enveloping cape model, black color, 100% wool fabric. Internal button closure. Made in italy. Size: 44 It 10 Us 12 Uk Shoulder: 46cm Bust/Chest:...
1980s NINA RICCI HAUTE COUTURE, bronze silk taffeta evening cape
By Nina Ricci
Located in Newark, DE
Nina RICCI, by gérard PIPART, haute couture, circa autumn- winter, 1985- 86, labelled, '' Nina Ricci - Paris- made in France- 98 '' with a small authenticity seal. A fabulous, bro...
Silk Velvet Floral Opera Coat
Located in Topanga, CA
Silk velvet floral cape coat with floral design, fully lined in black satin, 3/4 length sleeves.
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Opera Cape Hooded Black Velvet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is a gorgeous YSL vintage black velvet, fully lined opera cape. This dramatic vintage cape has a pointed hood and fine details including silk tassels and soutache trim.
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçon Spring 2000 Black Taffeta Ruffled Cocoon Tunic
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black taffeta tunic from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2000 collection, as seen on the runway. Sleek lightweight taffeta in a trapeze top silhouette...
1970s Scott Barrie Black Lace Vintage Ruffle Cape Jacket Nicky Barnes Provenance
By Scott Barrie
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Small Measurements: 36 inch bust 35 inch waist 16 inches form back shoulder seam to seam An extraordinary vintage 1970s Scott Barrie black lace ruffle cape jacke...
Akira Black Silk Sleeveless Coat with Large Ruffles - 8 - 1980's
By Akira Isogawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Akira long coat is sleeveless and has large ruffles. The coat has an open and flowing structure. The front and back have a cascading form. It is in excellent condition. Size 8, ...
Victorian Black Silk & Cotton Net Appliquéd Dolman Styled Mantle Cape
Located in New York, NY
The sturdy net is covered in baroque wool appliqués outlined with silk soutache braid. The neckline and center front are edged in handmade cluny lace. The hem is trimmed in silk tass...
JEAN PATOU Adaptation c.1930's Black Silk Jacket Ruffled Capelet
By Jean Patou
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Jean Patou Adaptation c.1930's black silk capelet. Shawl collar with gathered piping detail. Three center front covered buttons over top snap closures. Short ruffled flounce ...
Black knit cape with black ribbon satin bow on the top front Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black knit cape with black ribbon satin bow on the top front and 2 decoratives buttons . Split for the hands on both side. Middle front lenght: 120 cm Side and back lenght: 160 cm ...
Black cotton pleated vest ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cotton pleated vest with large shoulder pad. SIZE S
NWT F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk Ruffle Strapless Top
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche top from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection by Tom Ford is a strapless black silk construction with layered ruffles, some connected by small ties. A ...
Chanel Black Chiffon Ruffle Train Skirt 38
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 2000 collection black double lined silk chiffon skirt in size 38. Cascading train detail with back zip closure. Metal CC logo nameplate at hip. Previously worn in very good co...
Chloé Fall 2013 Black Virgin Wool Sculptural Cropped Cape Jacket FR 36
By Chloé
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Striking Chloé black cropped cape jacket from the Fall/Winter 2013 collection, dating to Clare Waight Keller’s tenure as creative director. An elegant example of Chloé’s modern appr...
Michael Novarese Vintage 1970s Black Silk Satin Evening Jacket with Ruffle
By Michael Novarese
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s vintage black silk satin evening jacket by Michael Novarese. Exceptional construction with front covered snap and hook closure. Fully lined in silk satin. Excellent vi...
Givenchy Black Cut-Out Ruffle Draped Blazer Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
A rare black Givenchy jacket with a sculptural, tailored silhouette, featuring a bold front cutout, wide draped lapels, and ruffle details that frame the neckline. The Riccardo Tisci...
Chado Ralph Rucci Black Silk Cape
By Chado Ralph Rucci, Ralph Rucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chado Ralph Rucci is an American designer renowned for his unparalleled craftsmanship and architectural precision, blending minimalism with dramatic elegance. Inspired by fine art an...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sculptural ruffles peplum cropped blazer jacket
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sculptural ruffles peplum cropped blazer jacket Reference: TGAS/F00841 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Fabric Color:...
COMME DES GARCONS 2017 black raw edge ruffle double cloth serge long vest XS
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 2017 black raw edge ruffle double cloth serge long vest XS Reference: MECG/A00337 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017 Mat...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sheer flowey cape sleeve asymmetric cape kaftan
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black sheer flowey cape style sleeves asymmetric high low cape kaftan top Reference: TGAS/F00809 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Mat...
$1,662
Size: Size US 6 - French 36
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
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...
MALI Silk and Velvet Kimono Style Coat with Tassels Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mali dcoat is composed of a painted metallic velvet silk. Features kimono sleeves with tassels and an open style. In great vintage condition. Made in Italy. **Please cross...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown
By Atelier Versace, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1990 custom made gown designed by Gianni Versace for his Versace Atelier label. High neck sleeveless dress fashioned of rich green damask silk; adorned throughout with weighty...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embe...
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin Schiaparelli 1950's
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L
Vintage 1970s Japanese Silk Kimono Floral Print Unisex Adjustable Robe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
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...
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Haute Couture Metallic Lace Dress, FW 1998
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Strapless cocktail dress from Givenchy Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1998, designed by Alexander McQueen. Constructed from a nude silk foundation overlaid with silver metallic Chantilly...
Thierry Mugler SS 1994 Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler’s Spring Summer 1994 jacket is a masterclass in power and precision. It sculpts the body with Mugler’s signature architectural flair - broad, structured shoulders ...
Elegant Silver Grey Persian Lamb Cape Coat with Fox
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage astrakhan/persian lamb coat trimmed with grey fox cuffs Rare to find model We offer more exclusive fur, view our frontstore Details: The coat has 3 closing hooks , F...
Vintage Oscar de a Renta by Alixandre Mink Chinchilla Trim Black Coat size L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de a Renta by Alixandre Mink Chinchilla Trim Black Coat Size label missing, approx. L/XL ( please check measurements ). Black sheared mink, Chinchilla collar and cuffs...
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: large
Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Balck Floral Chenille Maxi Skirt Documented Fall 2000
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Azzedine Alaïa was notably one of the most talented designers of his day. Having cut his teeth working for Thierry Mugler and Dior, Alaïa himself designed garments with immaculate fi...
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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