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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jacqueline de Ribes Black "Batwing" Gown w/ Dramatic Cape
Located in Gresham, OR
silk opera cape with large shawl collar. Light weight: fluid and gorgeous
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
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
French SilkVelvet Dress and Opera Cape by Simone Pieltain
Located in Gresham, OR
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
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
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
Werle Vintage 1960s 60s Unique Black Sheer Silk Cape Coat or Opera Jacket
By Daniel Werle, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing and rare Werle of Beverly Hills layered sheer silk cape coat with a unique avant garde
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
$2,997Sale Price|40% Off
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
$11,497
Size: FR40 - IT 44 - UK12 - US8
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...
$14,795
Size: FR40 / US8
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...
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...
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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