Galanos Green Silk Opera Coat Size Small
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos coat is composed of a green silk, in an emerald teal hue. The coat has an opera style
Galanos Green Silk Opera Coat Size Small
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos coat is composed of a green silk, in an emerald teal hue. The coat has an opera style
Galanos Attributed Dramatic Grey Silk Opera Coat Size Small Medium
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos design is composed of a grey silk. The dramatic design features a hook and eye closure
Victorian black silk opera coat
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Victorian black silk opera coat has hand-knotted fringes on the sleeves. The
1990s Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey silk coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
incredible vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey silk opera coat. size : 8/10 small yellow stains
Early 20th Century Black Silk Velvet Tie Neck Opera Coat
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Lord & Taylor early 1910's black silk velvet opera coat with a tie neck and cocoon
Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coat is composed of a vibrant pink silk with faux pearl applique and bow design. Features
French Art Deco Lame Broche and Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Located in New York, NY
1920s Kimono inspired dolman wrap Opera coat.The body of the coat is made of black chiffon velvet
Black silk velvet sleeveless Opera coat with cape Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk velvet sleeveless Opera coat with cape. The coat is close with one snap on the top front
1960 Norman Norell Silk Satin Abstract Polka Dot Maxi Opera Coat
By Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Norman Norell silk satin opera coat/maxi coat with abstract polka-dot print and flocked
Black sequin and beads Opéra coat with raw silk lining and bow
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin and beads Opéra coat with raw silk lining and bow. SIZE: L
$1,950
Size: none; compare to size med-large
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
the interior paint on the glass beads. Shawl collar opera coat with gold fishscale Chinoiserie
Rare Mariano Fortuny Silk Crepe Coat
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful square cut berry silk crepe Fortuny coat is gilt stencilled in a Bellini pattern
Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk velvet coat with the long elegant lines of the 1930s labelled
Gold lurex silk brocade coat with collar and silk velvet lining 1920/30
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Damask gold lurex silk coat with collar and silk velvet lining 1920/30
Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening coat, fw 1992
By Jacques Fath
Located in London, GB
Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening opera coat with quilted interior and large button
$3,500
Size: 42 Oversized
1980s Christian LaCroix Shocking Pink Silk Evening Coat w Lace Chenille Trim
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Rare Christian LaCroix Shocking Pink Silk Quilted Evening Coat w Lace and Chenille Trimmed
Petite Turquoise Silver Sequin Silk Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage short jacket/bolero is embroided with colorful sequins, silk and has shoulder pads
Edwardian Black Hand Embroidered Silk Net Long Duster
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Black Hand Embroidered Silk Net Long Duster
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
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Free (Small/ Medium/ Large)
Pristine 20th C. Vintage Chinese White Embroidered Figures + Flowers Silk Robe
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning and pristine 20th C. Chinese silk satin robe with colorful embroidery of figures and
Victorian Black & White Silk Damask With Velvet And Handmade Lace Belle Epoch S
Located in New York, NY
Silk Damask With Velvet And Handmade Lace Belle Epoch Swing Coat From Paris
1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris
Located in New York, NY
restoration. Gorgeous luxe feel to the antique silk velvet. 1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From
1950S Cream & Red Silk Duchesses Satin Opera Coat With Beaded Lace Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream & Red Silk Duchesses Satin Opera Coat With Beaded Lace Appliqués
$3,339
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Dolce & Gabbana red silk floral jacquard quilted opera coat, c. 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
- Double breasted - 3/4 length sleeves - Oversized fit - 2 side pockets c. 1990s
$395
Size: none; comparable to size small
Black Silk Velvet Opera Clutch Swing Coat with Balloon Raglan Sleeve – S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
silhouettes of the time, opera coats still appear on modern runways due to their drama and versatility
1960s Vintage Metallic Gold + Tan Silk Brocade Trapeze Opera Coat w/ 3/4 Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s metallic gold and tan silk brocade trapeze coat with 3/4 length
1960 Canary Yellow Silk Brocade Flower Appliqué Cocktail Dress & Opera Coat
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Canary yellow silk brocade cocktail dress and opera coat ensemble: Floral brocade dress
1950s George Carmel Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
slip with corset seaming. Original metal zippers. Oversized opera coat with shawl collar and bracelet
1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black beaded silk. The exquisite opera coat is striking with or without the stunning cocktail dress
2000S PRADA Teal Silk Faille '60S Balenciaga Style Oversized Lightweight Opera
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
2000S PRADA Teal Silk Faille '60S Balenciaga Style Oversized Lightweight Opera Coat
$900
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
short of fashion sculpture. Unforgettable. Matching circle dress and opera coat set of black silk moiré
Black silk velvet Opéra cape with brocade lining Paul Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk velvet Opéra cape with black velour "dévoré" on lurex brocade base
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress
By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International ensemble is composed of a champagne tone embellished silk with a
Lord & Taylor 1930's Silk Velvet & Ermine Opera Coat
Located in Toronto, ON
's silk velvet opera coat is in great conditionm. It is exactly like the one in this old Hollywood
Unavailable
Size: 8-10 or Size Medium
Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat
Located in Oradell, NJ
printed lame opera/evening coat which is reversible and is in excellent vintage condition. The colors of
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1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic, shimmering silk lame coat is done in a pale metallic gold lined in champagne silk velvet
Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stylish and sumptuous 1920's vintage, orange and black silk velvet, completely reversible
Jeanne Lanvin silk Mink fur trimmed Haute couture Coat 1950's
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular late 1950's silk turquoise blue brocade coat by Jeanne Lanvin house. Designed by than
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
ANDREW GN Pale gold silk padded evening jacket with mink collar
By Andrew Gn
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Andrew GN Runway Autumn Winter 2013 Pale Gold Padded Evening Jacket. Lambskin trimming on the shoulders and collar. Two pockets to front which are edged in lambskin. Mink collar whi...
1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco opera coat is made from luxurious metallic silk lamé in moss green shot with gold
20s Royal Blue Cut Silk Velvet Banyan Style Opera Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous and dramatic early 1920s opera coat. Rich, royal blue cut velvet on a deep rust satin
1920's Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat
Located in Oradell, NJ
/opera coat with alternating bands of black silk and silver lame running horizontally and vertical bands
A 1960 Vintage Jean Voigt Pink Silk and Gold Lurex Opera Coat
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An incredible 1960s Jean Voigt pink silk jacket with gold lurex detailing. The coat has an open
VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA COAT
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a beautiful silk Panne off white opera coat with white mink collar The color in pictures
1960's Harrods Black Silk Rayon Cloque' Opera Cloak, Floor Length
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
– Harrods, Size 12 FABRIC/FIBRE/MATERIAL – Silk and Rayon Cloque, with Acetate Lining, Fabric weight Medium
1920's Viridian Green Silk Velvet Cocoon, Beaded Coat- A Study in Orientalism
Located in Oradell, NJ
velvet cocoon opera coat depicts all of the interest the fashion world had at the time in the exotic
Geoffrey Beene Matelassé Floral Print Silk Opera Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Gresham, OR
Geoffrey Beene Opera Coat: Floral print silk matelassé with tissue silk lining. Closely tailored
Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
A museum quality one-of-a-kind evening coat. The 1920's was the decade to show off and we almost
Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in London, GB
- Lanvin Silk Opera Coat 1960s - Silk duchess satin opera coat - Sold by Mae Vintage London
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Opera Coat Spring/Summer 1998 Size 36FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior - John Galliano vintage burgundy silk opera coat trimmed in fur. Spring/Summer
1952 Christian Dior Spring/Summer Couture Black Dupioni Silk Opera Swing Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1952 Christian Dior Spring/Summer Couture black dupioni silk opera coat: Cut in a full
Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat with black chiffon lining and draped sleeves and side. SIZE L
Purple silk velvet Opéra coat Halston
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple silk velvet Opéra coat. SIZE L
1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat
Located in Gresham, OR
French import for Marshall Field Erte-style opera coat.
Vintage 1930s Burgundy Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
it theater, opera or that newfangled thing called the movies. Slightly padded shoulders give this
Pink silk velvet Opera coat with gold embroidered 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink silk velvet Opera coat with gold embroidered
Gold lurex and black silk brocade Opera's coat 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lurex and black silk brocade Opera's coat 1920
Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue silk velvet Opera coat. 2 buttons, one on the top, one on the side hips ( in wood) White
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
Madame Mme Gres Champagne Haute Couture Silk Opera Length Coat w/Neck Ties
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
Late 1970’s Madame Gres haute couture champagne-colored silk opera coat with neck ties, with
1950s Hong Kong Silk Satin Opera Swing Coat with Gold Crest Motifs
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous and dramatic 1950s Hong Kong silk satin opera coat cut in a full swing style, with large
1925's Opera coat in black "velour dévoré" and raspberry silk lining
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1925's Opera coat in black "velour dévoré" and raspberry silk lining ( from the shoulder until the
1920s Harry Angelo Silk Lame Opera Coat w/ Beading and Floral Motif
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful early 1920s silk lame opera coat imported from France by The Harry Angelo Company
Opera coat in purple damask velvet on green silk satin base Circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Opera coat in purple damask velvet on green satin base Circa 1920. Fuchsia silk lining. SIZE L
1990 Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Red Changeant Silk Taffeta Opera Coat w/ Train
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre voluminous red changeant silk taffeta opera coat with
Opera coat in ivory silk velvet with black furs Circa 1920's Stern Brother
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Opera coat in ivory silk velvet with black furs collar and cuff. Passementerie button and pompom
Mingolini and Gugenheim 50s Italian Couture Velvet Opera Coat
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a spectacular 1950s couture black silk velvet and accordion pleated silk taffeta opera coat
1950s Beaded silk evening coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s beaded Black silk evening coat. mandarin collar. Bust: 40 Length: 41" Fit size : 4/6/8
Dries Van Noten Black Opera Coat w/Deep V-Neck & Oversized Collar
By Dries van Noten
Located in Studio City, CA
Dries Van Noten black silk blend opera coat with deep v-neckline and oversized collar. Two hidden
Extravagant Flower Embroidered Silk Evening Coat
Located in University City, MO
Extravagant embroidered silk evening coat Size X0 The elegant silk coat is embellished with
1920s Silk Velvet & Lame Blue Evening Coat
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning opera style evening coat from the 1920's. In a petrol blue colour with bronze
Sold
Size: Small - X Large
Vintage Bill Tice Silk & Velvet Beaded ' Ace of Spades ' Kimono Opera Jacket
By Bill Tice
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing RARE vintage BILL TICE ivory and black kimono jacket! Ivory silk, with black silk velvet
1920s Silk and Metallic Embroidered Silk Evening Coat from The White House
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920s black silk evening coat with bell sleeves and scarf tie, all embroidered with
1960s Montaldo emerald green silk satin evening coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Montaldo emerald green silk satin evening coat. BUST; 38" Length; 55" fit size 4 to size 8
Vintage Silk Velvet Evening Coat with Rhinestone Buttons
Located in Sparks, NV
Fabulous early 1970's silk velvet evening coat with rhinestone buttons. Accent cuffs, a generous
1950s Black Silk Satin Evening Coat W/ Japanese Crane Appliqué
Located in Gresham, OR
A striking 1950s black silk satin evening coat in a swing style and folded shawl collar is
Sold
Size: Would fit anyone size 'S' or 'M'
Jaques Fath red leopard print evening silk swing coat, circa 1992
By Jacques Fath
Located in London, GB
A Jacques Fath evening silk swing coat, autumn winter 1992. Luxurious leopard print silk in red and
Mariano Fortuny sea green stenciled silk velvet coat early 1900s Fortuny
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
following... From the early 1900s a dramatic stenciled silk velvet coat labeled Mariano Fortuny…The velvet
Sold
Size: Presented on a French Size 38
A Crepe Silk Embroidered Evening Japonese Coat for Europe Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1900/1930 Japan for fashion in Europe Exceptional evening coat or Kimono in embroidered silk
Cream Silk Coat with white floral beaded motif and ribbon tie closures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a dazzling hand beaded vintage ivory coat. It features silk ribbon closures and two front
1950s Black Silk Satin Evening Coat w Stunning Antique Gold Chinese Dragon
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black silk satin evening coat with stunning antique gold Chinese dragon appliqué. Lined in
1960s Forest Green Silk Shantung Evening Coat w Mink Collar Cuffs and Hem
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1960s forest green silk shantung evening coat with mink collar, cuffs and hemline. Buttons
Sold
Size: Equivalent French size 38/40
A Rare Redfern Evening Coat in Black And Cream Taffeta Silk Circa 1929
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925/1929 Paris or London Dramatic opera coat in black silk taffeta and cream from the
Iridescent Silk Sequin Vintage Uchikake Kimono, Circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning 1960s vintage iridescent silk uchikake stage costume, hand decorated with pink, white
1980s Bernard Perris Couture Cream Silk Crepe Opera Coat
By Bernard Perris Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
silk crepe opera coat features extravagant billowy tiered pleated layering and ruffled trims throughout
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
2000S PRADA Black Silk & Nylon Oversized Balenciaga Style Opera Coat With Giant
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
2000S PRADA Black Silk & Nylon Oversized Balenciaga Style Opera Coat With Giant Bow
Vintage 1950's silk duster coat brown tawny silk swing coat opera UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of tawny brown raw silk, this original 1950's silk duster coat
1950S Cream Silk Duchess Satin Oversized Opera Coat With 3D Metallic Floral Emb
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream Silk Duchess Satin Oversized Opera Coat With 3D Metallic Floral Embroidery
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Yohji Yamamoto Wrap and Drape Silk Jacket Top
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous jacket/shirt in black silk by Yohji Yamamoto. It has a shirt collar which closes with a front button tab at the neck, long sleeves with 2 button cuffs and a pocket on one...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
$12,521
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
John Galliano Bias Crepe and Lace Evening Dress, Fall/Winter 2001
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano Fall/Winter 2001 collection Bias Cut Evening dress of his favorite satin backed crepe. Draped bodice with faux floral lace camisole and knotted ivory velvet ribbon deco...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$5,785
Size: Small / Medium
1970s Love, Melody Sabatasso Black Suede Fringe Rhinestone Studded Wrap Dress
By Melody Sabatasso
Located in San Diego, CA
MUSUEM PIECE! Amazing and rare vintage 70s LOVE, MELODY black suede leather fringe rhinestone/studded wrap dress! Melody Sabatasso is a respected designer, known for her work with ol...
1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
2000s Gianfranco Ferre Black Mock Neck Brown Leather Lace Up Corset Top
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black Gianfranco Ferre faux leather accented top. From the 2000s, this chic black knit top features short sleeves, a mock neck, and is made complete with a l...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Fall 2001 runway GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE, by Donatella, Museum Worthy black silk chiffon and leather full length evening dress! Kylie Minogue also stunned in the gown o...
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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