1930S Ivory Rayon Crepe Pintucked Short Shoulder Cape
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Rayon Crepe Pintucked Short Shoulder Cape
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Short Capes
Maison Martin Margiela Runway Look1 Red LowHigh Circle Cape SS 2007
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Chicago, IL
The lightweight high-low garment with all tucks on one half is ideal as a warm-weather overlay. The runway cape has its iconic corner-stitched blank brand label on its shorter side, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Capes
Vintage Black Persian Lamb Cape Jacket with Snake Print Trim
$691Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Black Persian Lamb Cape Jacket with Snake Print Trim
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage jacket is short as a cape with puffed short 3/4 sleeves, trimmed with snake print leather and 1 closing button.
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20th Century Capes
Stylish Unique Capelet Herringbone Wool Blend 3/4 Coat
$200Sale Price|32% Off
Stylish Unique Capelet Herringbone Wool Blend 3/4 Coat
Located in University City, MO
Stylish unique capelet herringbone wool blend 3/4 coat The high fashion short length coat /cape is designed with wide flared cape style shoulders The capelet style coat is adorn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Capes
Yves Saint Laurent Early Rive Gauche Cotton Twill Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Cut as a cape with shorter length across shoulders so arms are free.
Category
1970s French Ponchos
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2009 Yohji Yamamoto red wool coat with silk panel
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
It features large rounded lapels, double breasted button fastening, short cape-style sleeves, two hidden waist level pockets, red boiled wool fabric and a full length black silk pane...
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Early 2000s Japanese Coats and Outerwear
Madame Gres Navy Blue Short Cape
By Madame Gres
Located in New Hope, PA
This striking short cape is spare and voluminous at the same time.
Category
1960s French Capes
Victorian Cigar Brown Silk Velvet Hand Beaded 1880S Short Cape
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cigar Brown Silk Velvet Hand Beaded 1880S Short Cape
Category
Early 1900s Capes
CELESTINA AGOSTINO Short Cape With White Hood in Ivory Mink
Located in Paris, FR
Celestina Agostino short cape with wide hood in ivory mink. Ivory satin lining.
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21st Century and Contemporary Capes
SHIATZY CHEN black fur silk lined bateau short cape sleeve shawl IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SHIATZY CHEN black fur silk lined bateau short cape sleeve shawl IT40 S Reference: CELG/A00422 Brand: Shiatzy Chen Material: Fur Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Hook & Bar Linin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Capes
1960's Reversible Plaid Wool Short Cape
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Adorable 1960's tartan wool reversible capelet trimmed in leather. No label but has the feel of a Bonnie Cashin at her most light hearted. Plaid side predominantly red and greens wit...
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1960s Unknown Capes
Galanos Camel Hair Short Cape
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos, camel hair and vicuña wool cape, having a swing like back, Mandarin, high collar, lower front pockets and leather button closures that are gold leafed.Cape ends just a...
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1980s American Copes
Short pink smocks velvet and feather cape Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Short pink smocks velvet and feather cape Circa 1925
Category
1920s French Capes
Christian Dior cape coat circa 1975/1980
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Long black cashmere cape overlaid with a shorter red cashmere cape, centered with an impressive black velvet pattern on the back edged with red, green and silv...
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1970s French Capes
Christian Dior Coat in Beige Cashmere Size 36FR, 2009
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -(Made in Italy) Short cape in beige cashmere. Size 36FR. Collection 2009.
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Early 2000s Italian Coats
VALENTINO black VLOGO CHAIN SHORT SLEEVE SHEARLING Cape Jacket 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino hooded fur cape in black shearling (100%). Features Vlogo chain closure at the neck and two slit pockets on the front. Lined in leather (100%). Has been worn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coats
Russian Broadtail Jacket or Short Cape
By Georges Kaplan
Located in New Hope, PA
This great piece was retailed by Georges Kaplan and it is so stylish. There is a hidden zipper at the center front creating a very sleek look. The collar hooks into a rolled collar o...
Category
20th Century French Capes
Short Cape And Muff in Colombian Monkey By Jany Fourrures 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Very rare short cape and muff Haute Couture in Colombian monkey labeled Jany Fourrures, 32 av de Matignon Paris VIII BAL 39-52 and dating from the 40s.
Category
1940s French Cloacks
Art Deco Sequin Short Evening Cape
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French short evening cape, of a circular cut dipping slightly in front.
Category
1930s French Capes
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cape Short Cloak
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage rare cape short cloack. This cape features : - Laser cut farmed kangaroo brown fur. - Structured black velvet collar. - Lace and organza ruffles. - Front h...
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20th Century French Capes
Thea Porter Pleated Black Silk-Velvet Tiered Evening Cape Coat, C. 1970
By Thea Porter
Located in London, GB
The cape is shorter at the front and gradually gets longer towards the rear which creates a beautiful silhouette and allows the wearer to move freely.
Category
1970s British Capes
CHLOE cloudy green blue virgin wool zip short poncho capelet jacket FR34 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE cloudy green blue virgin wool zip short poncho capelet jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/B02045 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra De...
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2010s Capes
BOTTEGA VENETA grey wool & angora BUCKLE SHORT SLEEVE CAPE Jacket 38 XS
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
Features short raglan sleeves (sleeve measurements taken from the neck) and two front patch pockets.
Category
2010s Coats
1998 Christian Lacroix Black Beaded Short Victorian Style Cape
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX (Made in France) Short cape in a victorian style composed of black synthetic fabric embroidered with black lace and black beads.
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1990s French Capes
Burberry Beige Nova Check Wool & Cashmere Fringed Short Cape (One Size)
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring Burberry creation is a must-have in your wardrobe. Crafted from quality materials, it is enriched with luxurious details and showcases a desirable silhouette.
Category
2010s Italian Coats
Genny by Versace Beige Alpaca Wool Boucle Short Coat
By Gianni Versace for Genny
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Genny vintage 80s women's coat. Short cape model, without buttons, beige color, in bouclé.
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1980s Italian Capes
Genny by Versace Beige Alpaca Wool Boucle Short Coat
By Gianni Versace for Genny
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Genny vintage 80s women's coat. Short cape model, without buttons, beige color, in bouclé.
Category
1980s Italian Capes
Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Black Smoking Cape, Sz. M
By Stefano Pilati
Located in Berlin, DE
Cape has short sleeves but is cut full enough to feel like a cape, style seams create an illusion with shiny silk satin, oversized collar in mate black wool, cut out shapes on back ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Capes
1980s Krizia Red Faux Fur Animalier Animal Footprints Short Coat Jacket
By Krizia
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Krizia Jeans vintage 80s synthetic fur. Short model coat, animal print, red color. 82% acetate 18% polyester. Lined interior. Made in Italy. Excellent vintage condition. Size: 46 It...
Category
1980s Italian Capes
Genny Beige Alpaca Wool Boucle Coat 1980s
By Gianni Versace for Genny
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Genny vintage 80s women's coat. Short cape model, without buttons, beige color, in bouclé.
Category
1980s Italian Coats
Unique 1930's Colobus Monkey Fur Jacket
Located in Toronto, ON
Commonly you will see Colobus Monkey fur used in various trimmings on late 1920’s capes and coats and later, in full and short monkey coats and short capes from the 1930’s to the 194...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fur Puffer Coats
1990s Prada Marten Fur and Orange Rust Wool Cape Sweater
By Prada
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Prada short bell cape sweater, made with rust orange wool knitting with white threads, with wide classic collar in soft genuine brown marten fur, hook and eye fastening with grey and...
Category
1990s Coats
1960's Brown pure Rare Vicuna Short Cape Shrug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chestnut brown silk lined open cape made from velvety vicuna wool. The cape is in great condition with only a few very small marks in the fabric. Could be paired with a brooch ...
Category
1960s Unknown Capes
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Short Capes For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of short capes. If you’re looking for Black short capes and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Short capes designed by Christian Lacroix, Galanos and Georges Kaplan — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
How Much are Short Capes?
Prices for short capes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $400 and can go as high as $3,679, while these items, on average, fetch $895.
Finding the Right Coats And 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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