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Silk Swing Coat

Dries Van Noten Fall 2005 Silk Lined Boucle Swing Coat
Dries Van Noten Fall 2005 Silk Lined Boucle Swing Coat

Dries Van Noten Fall 2005 Silk Lined Boucle Swing Coat

By Dries van Noten

Located in London, GB

Totally fabulous vintage Dries Van Noten coat from the Fall 2005 collection. Classic and

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Early 2000s French Swing Coats

Lanvin Paris Silk Duster Coat Black & Navy
Lanvin Paris Silk Duster Coat Black & Navy

Lanvin Paris Silk Duster Coat Black & Navy

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lanvin Paris Black coat with Navy inlay Lightly worn Great Condition Has belt loops, but doesn't

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21st Century and Contemporary French Swing Coats

Traina-Norell Black Silk Satin Swing-Coat, 1950s
Traina-Norell Black Silk Satin Swing-Coat, 1950s

Traina-Norell Black Silk Satin Swing-Coat, 1950s

By Traina-Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gorgeously silky black satin coat speaks of classic couture. Lined in a soft wool, tailored to perfection

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Mid-20th Century Coats

1980s James Galanos Rose Floral Print Silk Vintage 80s Dress + Swing Jacket
1980s James Galanos Rose Floral Print Silk Vintage 80s Dress + Swing Jacket

1980s James Galanos Rose Floral Print Silk Vintage 80s Dress + Swing Jacket

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous 1980s JAMES GALANOS Couture rose printed long sleeve silk dress and matching swing jacket

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1980s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Sophie of Saks 1950's Black and White Abstract Print Swing Coat
Sophie of Saks 1950's Black and White Abstract Print Swing Coat

Sophie of Saks 1950's Black and White Abstract Print Swing Coat

By Sophie Gimbel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophie of Saks 1950's silk brushstroke print swing coat dress. The incredible piece features a wide

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1950s American Jackets

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Guy Laroche haute couture brown skirt suit, circa 1957
Guy Laroche haute couture brown skirt suit, circa 1957

Guy Laroche haute couture brown skirt suit, circa 1957

By Guy Laroche

Located in London, GB

in brown wool and gold silk Comprising of a swing coat, skirt and shirt Button fastenings to the

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1950s French Skirt Suits

Jaques Fath red leopard print evening silk swing coat, circa 1992
Jaques Fath red leopard print evening silk swing coat, circa 1992

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

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1990s French Opera Coats

Stunning Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Silk Kimono Jacket or Swing Coat
Stunning Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Silk Kimono Jacket or Swing Coat

Stunning Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Silk Kimono Jacket or Swing Coat

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage Salvatore Ferragamo silk swing coat or kimono jacket. Oversized fit and huge sweep

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Late 20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear

1990's Geoffrey Beene Silk Wood Block Print Swing Jacket
1990's Geoffrey Beene Silk Wood Block Print Swing Jacket

1990's Geoffrey Beene Silk Wood Block Print Swing Jacket

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Studio City, CA

1990's Geoffrey Beene wood block print open front jacket with wavy black trim and 2 diagonal frontal flap pockets. In excellent condition. Size 6 MEASURMENTS: Shoulder - 16" Leng...

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1990s American Swing Coats

1950;s Traina-Norell Silk Satin Evening Coat
1950;s Traina-Norell Silk Satin Evening Coat

1950;s Traina-Norell Silk Satin Evening Coat

By Norman Norell, Traina-Norell

Located in New Hope, PA

swing coat from Norman Norell designing for Traina-Norell. The coat has an attached scarf that can be

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1950s American Swing Coats

1960s Karl Lagerfeld for Jean Patou Silk Floral Duster Coat
1960s Karl Lagerfeld for Jean Patou Silk Floral Duster Coat

1960s Karl Lagerfeld for Jean Patou Silk Floral Duster Coat

By Jean Patou

Located in London, GB

This early 1960s Jean Patou silk floral duster coat is likely to have been designed by Karl

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1960s French Swing Coats

1960s Hot pink silk caftan coat with gold bouillon embroidery
1960s Hot pink silk caftan coat with gold bouillon embroidery

1960s Hot pink silk caftan coat with gold bouillon embroidery

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous evening coat/caftan from the 1960s in mid weight slub silk with gold bouillon embroidery

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1960s Indian Swing Coats

Bergdorf Goodman Demi Couture Trapeze Black Silk Satin Evening Coat 1950s
Bergdorf Goodman Demi Couture Trapeze Black Silk Satin Evening Coat 1950s

Bergdorf Goodman Demi Couture Trapeze Black Silk Satin Evening Coat 1950s

By Bergdorf Goodman, Bergdorf Goodman on The Plaza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bergdorf Goodman demi couture, trapeze shape black silk satin evening coat from the 1950s. This

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1950s American Swing Coats

Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Coat UK 8-12 US 4-8
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Coat UK 8-12 US 4-8

Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Coat UK 8-12 US 4-8

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderfully bright 1960's Sicilian Yellow silk coat, in an iconic A line cut, is a wonderful

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1960s Swing Coats

Ports International gold silk-satin evening wrap
Ports International gold silk-satin evening wrap

Ports International gold silk-satin evening wrap

Located in New York, NY

This Ports gold silk-satin evening wrap is fully lined also in silk and has two front patch pockets

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1970s Swing Coats

Harvey Nichols Black Silk Evening Swing Duster Coat, 1950s
Harvey Nichols Black Silk Evening Swing Duster Coat, 1950s

Harvey Nichols Black Silk Evening Swing Duster Coat, 1950s

By Harvey Nichols

Located in London, GB

This stylish 1950s Harvey Nichols swing cut evening coat in black silk is in beautiful vintage

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1950s British Single-Breasted Jackets

Maggy Rouff Silk Swing Coat
Maggy Rouff Silk Swing Coat

Maggy Rouff Silk Swing Coat

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Geneva, CH

Perfect for a formal event, this elegant late 50’s - early 60’s Maggy Rouff coat is a classic

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1950s French Swing Coats

Tim Harding Art to Wear French Blue raw silk swing coat
Tim Harding Art to Wear French Blue raw silk swing coat

Tim Harding Art to Wear French Blue raw silk swing coat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tim Harding Art to Wear French Blue raw silk swing coat...Tim Harding is a highly regarded and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Swing Coats

Hattie Carnegie 1950's Shocking Pink Silk Swing Coat
Hattie Carnegie 1950's Shocking Pink Silk Swing Coat

Hattie Carnegie 1950's Shocking Pink Silk Swing Coat

By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie

Located in New Hope, PA

back or the front. The coat is lined with a lighter shade of pink raw silk. It is in excellent

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1950s American Coats

1960s Silk Zebra Printed Swing Dress
1960s Silk Zebra Printed Swing Dress

1960s Silk Zebra Printed Swing Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Gorgeous 1960s silk zebra printed swing dress. Features bracelet length sleeves, trapeze style back

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1960s Unknown Coats

Black Raw Silk Opera Coat
Black Raw Silk Opera Coat

Black Raw Silk Opera Coat

Located in Alford, MA

and modified swing style, the coat features elbow-length sleeves, patch pockets and a large sailor

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1960s American Coats

Pauline Trigere Pleated Silk Dress Babydoll with Magenta Swing Jacket Vest M 60s
Pauline Trigere Pleated Silk Dress Babydoll with Magenta Swing Jacket Vest M 60s

Pauline Trigere Pleated Silk Dress Babydoll with Magenta Swing Jacket Vest M 60s

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's an adorable ensemble from Pauline Trigere circa the 1960s. The dress appears to be silk

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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Issey Miyake Asymetrical Silk Swing Coat
Issey Miyake Asymetrical Silk Swing Coat

Issey Miyake Asymetrical Silk Swing Coat

By Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake Fete

Located in New York, NY

Incredible Issey Miyake green coat with a double pleated collar. 70% Silk/30% Polyester in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Swing Coats

1960’s Lifetime Balenciaga Tiger Silk Swing Coat
1960’s Lifetime Balenciaga Tiger Silk Swing Coat

1960’s Lifetime Balenciaga Tiger Silk Swing Coat

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unbelievably gorgeous, unbelievably chic, circa 1960’s lifetime Balenciaga swing coat is made

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1960s French Coats

1950s Vintage Emerald Green Silk Swing Evening Coat
1950s Vintage Emerald Green Silk Swing Evening Coat

1950s Vintage Emerald Green Silk Swing Evening Coat

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Vintage 1950s era emerald green silk evening coat, swing shape with one button fastening at the top

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1950s Swing Coats

Burgundy  Silk Chado Ralph Rucci Collared Light Swing Coat
Burgundy  Silk Chado Ralph Rucci Collared Light Swing Coat

Burgundy Silk Chado Ralph Rucci Collared Light Swing Coat

By Chado Ralph Rucci

Located in New York, NY

Elegant burgundy Chado Ralph Rucci coat featuring signature Rucci top-stitching. Features two

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21st Century and Contemporary American Swing Coats

Donna Karan Ivory Silk Embroidered Kimono Jacket
Donna Karan Ivory Silk Embroidered Kimono Jacket

Donna Karan Ivory Silk Embroidered Kimono Jacket

By Donna Karan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Over-sized hand embroidered silk jacket from Donna Karan. Drapey silhouette with kimono sleeves is

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1980s American Swing Coats

Chanel 14A Lime Green Runway Swing Coat with Muti Silk Interior
Chanel 14A Lime Green Runway Swing Coat with Muti Silk Interior

Chanel 14A Lime Green Runway Swing Coat with Muti Silk Interior

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 14A runway collection lime green swing coat. Silvertone metal zippers and muti-color quilted

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21st Century and Contemporary French Swing Coats

LEONARD Silk Coat
LEONARD Silk Coat

LEONARD Silk Coat

By Leonard

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

Leonard A-line swing coat with tropical flower print. 100% Silk, 3 Button closure, unlined. Size

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1980s French Swing Coats

Dries Van Noten Silk Cotton Embroidered Patchwork Coat, Spring 2006
Dries Van Noten Silk Cotton Embroidered Patchwork Coat, Spring 2006

Dries Van Noten Silk Cotton Embroidered Patchwork Coat, Spring 2006

By Dries van Noten

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Dries Van Noten, Spring 2006 silk-cotton embroidered patchwork coat with open front and dual front

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Swing Coats

1950s Beige Silk Dress with Matching Swing Coat
1950s Beige Silk Dress with Matching Swing Coat

1950s Beige Silk Dress with Matching Swing Coat

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s beige raw silk dress with matching swing coat that includes silk frog closures, rolled

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1950s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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By Louis Feraud

Located in San Francisco, CA

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

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Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress

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...

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1990s French Day Dresses

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1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater

1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...

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1950s Cardigans

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Fluffy 1970’s Bottle Green Penny Lane Vintage Suede Shearling Coat - Jacket

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Located in Sheffield, GB

A fabulous 1970’s Penny Lane coat. Crafted from a bottle green suede, with huge, plush blonde shearling collar & cuffs in Cream. The jacket features a zip down the centre, contra...

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1970s English Jackets

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Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

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Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6

By Christian Dior

Located in Nashville, TN

A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...

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1970s Loungewear

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Vintage 1940's Cream Linen Jacket Black Floral Appliqués Jacket UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Cream Linen Jacket Black Floral Appliqués Jacket UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the softest shade of cream and accented by trailing black floral appliqués, this original 1940's vintage jacket, is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The...

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Renato Balestra Chiffon Beaded Stripe Asymmetrical Evening Dress, 1980s
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Renato Balestra Chiffon Beaded Stripe Asymmetrical Evening Dress, 1980s

By BALESTRA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s evening dress by Italian couture house Balestra.Black and silver beads and embellishments create a zebra-esque feathered, striped motif. Ruched and boned bodice with layered as...

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning Strappy Classic Gucci * Size U.S. 10 * 4" Heel * "Gucci" on Buckles * Gold Horsebit Detail at Heel back * Adjustable Straps * Gorgeous Burnt...

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Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1979 Ivory Embellished Bow Evening Gown 2pcs Ensemble

Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1979 Ivory Embellished Bow Evening Gown 2pcs Ensemble

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Exceptional two-piece Chanel Haute Couture ensemble from 1979, composed of a floor-length sleeveless gown and a matching long coat. Crafted in a soft ivory silk, the set features exq...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge Circa 1960's

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...

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1960s Unknown Wedding Dresses

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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John Galliano dress Spring 2000

John Galliano dress Spring 2000

By John Galliano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...

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Silk Swing Coat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary silk swing coat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect silk swing coat among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Sandra Sage and Ben Zuckerman are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Silk Swing Coat?

The price for a silk swing coat starts at $315 and tops out at $10,000, and on average, selling for $748.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Silk Swing Coat
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A swing style coat is one that is fitted at the shoulders and gets looser as it progresses towards the hem. As it reaches the bottom, it flares out. Its name is derived from the swinging motion made when a person walks. Exclusive designer swing coats in luxurious fabrics are available on 1stDibs.

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