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Opera Cape Vintage

ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape
ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape

ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape

By André Laug, ANDRE LANG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Andre Laug cape is composed of a black silk and features a ruffle trim. There are center front

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20th Century Italian Opera Cape Vintage

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1970s Full-Length Black Marabou Opera Cape with Full Lining
1970s Full-Length Black Marabou Opera Cape with Full Lining

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

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1970s Unknown Opera Cape Vintage

Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat
Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat

Pristine 1920's Metallic Silk Jacquard Opera Cape Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

. This heavy silk opera cape is almost 100 years old and it looks unworn. No fading. No moth bites. No

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Late 19th Century American Art Deco Opera Cape Vintage

Antique Edwardian Opera Cape Coat w Origami Silk Collar + Lining
Antique Edwardian Opera Cape Coat w Origami Silk Collar + Lining

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

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20th Century American Edwardian Opera Cape Vintage

Comme des Garcons deconstructed cape coat
Comme des Garcons deconstructed cape coat

Comme des Garcons deconstructed cape coat

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Future Classics. Commes Des Garcons navy deconstructed cape coat with selvage edges. Balloon

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Late 20th Century Opera Cape Vintage

Fendi Brown Oversize Cape Coat Vintage 1980s
Fendi Brown Oversize Cape Coat Vintage 1980s

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

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1980s Italian Opera Cape Vintage

Kamanta Black Wool Vintage Cape Coat 1980s
Kamanta Black Wool Vintage Cape Coat 1980s

Kamanta Black Wool Vintage Cape Coat 1980s

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Kamanta 80s vintage oversized coat. Enveloping cape model, black colour, 100% wool fabric. Internal

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1980s Italian Opera Cape Vintage

1980s Galanos Broadtail Full Length Cape
1980s Galanos Broadtail Full Length Cape

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

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Late 20th Century American Opera Cape Vintage

1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat
1980s RICHILENE Black Ruffle Silk Taffeta Evening Cape Coat

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

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1980s American Opera Cape Vintage

Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole
Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole

Givenchy Dramatic Silk Stole

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

-Victorian opera capes, this wrap is the pinnacle of statement pieces, with vintage caché and fun, vampy

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1980s French Opera Cape Vintage

Amazing Victor Costa Black Taffeta Opera Cape Coat or Jacket with Bell Sleeves
Amazing Victor Costa Black Taffeta Opera Cape Coat or Jacket with Bell Sleeves

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...

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1980s American Opera Cape Vintage

1980s Victor Costa Sweeping Velvet Opera Coat with Attached Cape
1980s Victor Costa Sweeping Velvet Opera Coat with Attached Cape

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

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1980s American Opera Cape Vintage

1960s Christian Dior Black Velvet Cape
1960s Christian Dior Black Velvet Cape

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

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1960s British Opera Cape Vintage

1950s Couture Emerald Silk Brocade Evening Cape with Jeweled Flowers
1950s Couture Emerald Silk Brocade Evening Cape with Jeweled Flowers

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

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1950s American Opera Cape Vintage

HAWKES OF SAVILE ROW 1960's men's burgundy velvet opera cape
HAWKES OF SAVILE ROW 1960's men's burgundy velvet opera cape

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

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1960s English Opera Cape Vintage

Arnold Scaasi Dramatic Turquoise Taffeta Opera Cape
Arnold Scaasi Dramatic Turquoise Taffeta Opera Cape

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

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1980s American Opera Cape Vintage

Raf Simons 1999 Luxe Wool Mens Opera Cape
Raf Simons 1999 Luxe Wool Mens Opera Cape

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

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1990s Belgian Opera Cape Vintage

Norell 1950's Dramatic Fucia Silk Opera Coat/Cape
Norell 1950's Dramatic Fucia Silk Opera Coat/Cape

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.

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1950s American Opera Cape Vintage

1980s NINA RICCI HAUTE COUTURE, bronze silk taffeta evening cape
1980s NINA RICCI HAUTE COUTURE, bronze silk taffeta evening cape

1980s NINA RICCI HAUTE COUTURE, bronze silk taffeta evening cape

By Nina Ricci

Located in Newark, DE

, grand ball or carnival cape... The large décolleté adorned with a ruffled collar on pleats, giving

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1980s French Opera Cape Vintage

Silk Velvet Floral Opera Coat
Silk Velvet Floral Opera Coat

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.

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1950s Unknown Opera Cape Vintage

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John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...

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Early 2000s French Opera Cape Vintage

MALI Silk and Velvet Kimono Style Coat with Tassels Size Medium
MALI Silk and Velvet Kimono Style Coat with Tassels Size Medium

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...

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1980s Italian Opera Cape Vintage

Iconic Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Runway Piece Black Sculptural Jacket
Iconic Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Runway Piece Black Sculptural Jacket

Iconic Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Runway Piece Black Sculptural Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Few designers have mastered the art of sculpting the female form quite like Thierry Mugler, and this 1997 jacket stands as a testament to his architectural genius. A symphony of stru...

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1990s French Opera Cape Vintage

F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Orange Futuristic Metal Sculptural Jacket
F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Orange Futuristic Metal Sculptural Jacket

F/W 1989 Thierry Mugler Orange Futuristic Metal Sculptural Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Thierry Mugler futuristic vivid orange jacket from the Fall Winter 1989 Hiver Buick collection. Structured shoulders, peplum flared waist, single snap button closure, and long sleeve...

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1980s French Opera Cape Vintage

Chado Ralph Rucci Couture F/W 2007 Paint Stroke Dress & Cape Cocktail Ensemble
Chado Ralph Rucci Couture F/W 2007 Paint Stroke Dress & Cape Cocktail Ensemble

Chado Ralph Rucci Couture F/W 2007 Paint Stroke Dress & Cape Cocktail Ensemble

By Ralph Rucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Couture cocktail ensemble by Chado Ralph Rucci. The abstract design printed onto silk organdy is from a digitized painting by Rucci himself. Wearable art! The creamy bone colored sil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Opera Cape Vintage

1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown
1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown

1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This gorgeous black velvet Emanuel Ungaro haute couture gown was entirely made by hand. From the 1980s, this fabulous custom floor length gown is constructed entirely of soft black v...

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1980s French Opera Cape Vintage

Chinoiserie Art Deco Lame Coat, Margaine Lacroix 1925
Chinoiserie Art Deco Lame Coat, Margaine Lacroix 1925

Chinoiserie Art Deco Lame Coat, Margaine Lacroix 1925

Located in New York, NY

A finely beaded, sequined and embroidered evening coat, attributed to Margaine Lacroix, mid 1920's Paris, in extraordinary condition. The muted silver lamé ground is covered with ...

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1930s French Opera Cape Vintage

John Galliano Bias-Cut Black Saint-Cuir 'Filibustiers' Skirt, ss 1993
John Galliano Bias-Cut Black Saint-Cuir 'Filibustiers' Skirt, ss 1993

John Galliano Bias-Cut Black Saint-Cuir 'Filibustiers' Skirt, ss 1993

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival John Galliano 'Filibustiers' Evening Maxi Skirt ▪ Spring-Summer 1993 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from black bias-cut satin-cuir ▪ Showcases the collection's signature gold le...

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1990s English Opera Cape Vintage

Nina Ricci Haute Couture Polka Dot Dress & Coat Ensemble
Nina Ricci Haute Couture Polka Dot Dress & Coat Ensemble

Nina Ricci Haute Couture Polka Dot Dress & Coat Ensemble

By Nina Ricci

Located in Geneva, CH

Wedding season is here and this early 60s Nina Ricci haute couture set is an elegant option for the ceremony. Made from refined satin silk printed with contrasting off-white polka do...

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1960s French Opera Cape Vintage

New Versace $9875 Silk Mixed Print Deep Plunge Embellished Dress Gown Italian 38
New Versace $9875 Silk Mixed Print Deep Plunge Embellished Dress Gown Italian 38

New Versace $9875 Silk Mixed Print Deep Plunge Embellished Dress Gown Italian 38

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Versace Silk Mixed Print Embellished Dress Gown Italian size - 38 Purple/brown baroque floral-and-crown print on leopard-print chiffon. Deep plunging V-neck. Dramatic, sheer ball...

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2010s Italian Opera Cape Vintage

S/S 1989 Thierry Mugler Les Atlantes Black Sculptural Jacket
S/S 1989 Thierry Mugler Les Atlantes Black Sculptural Jacket

S/S 1989 Thierry Mugler Les Atlantes Black Sculptural Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Spring Summer 1989 “Les Atlantes” Thierry Mugler black jacket featuring sculptural “fin” sleeves that flare subtly at the cuffs creating an architectural look. Its sharply pointed he...

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1980s French Opera Cape Vintage

Chanel Vintage F/W 1988 Black Velvet Edelweiss Flower Embroidered Mini Dress
Chanel Vintage F/W 1988 Black Velvet Edelweiss Flower Embroidered Mini Dress

Chanel Vintage F/W 1988 Black Velvet Edelweiss Flower Embroidered Mini Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This rare Chanel dress is from the Fall/Winter 1988 ready-to-wear collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Crafted from rich black velvet, it features a flattering mini-length silhouet...

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1980s French Opera Cape Vintage

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent Deep Violet Wool Jersey Evening Cape
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent Deep Violet Wool Jersey Evening Cape

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent Deep Violet Wool Jersey Evening Cape

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

This rare Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Opium Collection's" magnificent and simply elegant deep violet wool jersey evening cape is detailed with a mandarin collar ...

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1970s French Opera Cape Vintage

Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987

Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Figure-hugging calf-length dress ▪ Circular-quilted cone-shaped cups ▪ S...

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1980s Italian Opera Cape Vintage

F/W 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Laser-Cut Suede Turtleneck Gown
F/W 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Laser-Cut Suede Turtleneck Gown

F/W 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Laser-Cut Suede Turtleneck Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting the most incredible laser-cut beige suede Christian Dior Boutique gown, designed by John Galliano. This full-length gown debuted from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection on th...

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1990s French Opera Cape Vintage

Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990
Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990

Stunning Thierry Mugler Sculptural Red Ensemble FW 1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

With a silhouette that cuts through the air like a blade and a colour that pulses with unapologetic sensuality, this Thierry Mugler Fall/Winter 1990 ensemble is labsolutely beautiful...

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1990s French Opera Cape Vintage

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Opera Cape Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary opera cape vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an opera cape vintage may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by ANDRE LANG and André Laug are consistently popular.

How Much is a Opera Cape Vintage?

Prices for an opera cape vintage can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $18,500, while, on average they fetch $5,350.

Finding the Right Coats-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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