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Swakara Coat

Long Brown Hooded Swakara Coat Reversible
Long Brown Hooded Swakara Coat Reversible

Long Brown Hooded Swakara Coat Reversible

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Reversible vintage swakara Persian lamb coat with attached hood Rare to find We offer more exclusive coats, view our frontstore Details: Reversible coat and light weight one side ...

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20th Century Coats and Outerwear

Exclusive Swakara Lamb Jacket Bordeaux Red
Exclusive Swakara Lamb Jacket Bordeaux Red

Exclusive Swakara Lamb Jacket Bordeaux Red

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This exclusive short model is made of naturel Swakara lamb which is rare to find. We offer more luxury fur and exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: Color: dyed bo...

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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

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Swakara Lamb Fur Coat Fully Reversible Silk Taffeta Beige
Swakara Lamb Fur Coat Fully Reversible Silk Taffeta Beige

Swakara Lamb Fur Coat Fully Reversible Silk Taffeta Beige

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a fabulous women's fur coat. This gorgeous coat is made from a beige lamb hair from Africa known as 'swakara.'

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Coats

Christian Dior Fur Jacket in Black Swakara Persian Lamb with Black Mink Trim
Christian Dior Fur Jacket in Black Swakara Persian Lamb with Black Mink Trim

Christian Dior Fur Jacket in Black Swakara Persian Lamb with Black Mink Trim

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Henrico, VA

Magnificent form fitted black fur jacket made of swakara Persian Lam with mink trim. Length 27 inches, sweep 45, 10 mink pelts , 20 swakara pelts. Luxurious, elegant, couture at its ...

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1980s American Fur Puffer Coats

SWAKARA BROWN/BLACK COAT
SWAKARA BROWN/BLACK COAT

SWAKARA BROWN/BLACK COAT

Located in Alford, MA

Scaled for a petite size. Stamped Swakara on the skins.

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1970s Namibian Coats

black Swakara Persian lamb coat trimmed with fox fur
black Swakara Persian lamb coat trimmed with fox fur

black Swakara Persian lamb coat trimmed with fox fur

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This coat is made of Swakara persian lamb trimmed with black fox at the collar and sleeves, it has 2 pockets and 3 closing buttons.

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20th Century Coats and Outerwear

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new (RRP Price) PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effor...

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2010s Italian Bomber Jackets

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver -Brand new (RRP Price) PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effor...

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Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8 PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effortlessly chic a...

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2010s Italian Bomber Jackets

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8 PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effortlessly chic a...

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2010s Italian Bomber Jackets

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effortlessly chic and cool. For black tie events or lunch, this jacket will transform any oufit you p...

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2010s Italian Bomber Jackets

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effortlessly chic and cool. For black tie events or lunch, this jacket will transform any oufit you p...

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2010s Italian Bomber Jackets

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effortlessly chic and cool. For black tie events or lunch, this jacket will transform any oufit you p...

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Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8
Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

Verheyen London Cropped Jacket in Swakara Lamb Fur in Metallic Silver Size uk 8

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

PRODUCT DETAILS The Cropped Jacket is Verheyen London’s classic staple which is effortlessly chic and cool. For black tie events or lunch, this jacket will transform any oufit you p...

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2010s Italian Bomber Jackets

Oscar de la Renta Couture Beaded Embroidered Peach Color Broadtail Swakara Coat
Oscar de la Renta Couture Beaded Embroidered Peach Color Broadtail Swakara Coat

Oscar de la Renta Couture Beaded Embroidered Peach Color Broadtail Swakara Coat

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

Rare OSCAR DE LA RENTA COUTURE Fur Embellished Coat F/W 2002 Collection 100% Broadtail Swakara Color - Peach Beaded & Embroidered Fully Lined Two Side Pockets Open Style, No Clos...

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Early 2000s American Coats

Black Swakara Persian Lamb Astrakhan Fur Coat
Black Swakara Persian Lamb Astrakhan Fur Coat

Black Swakara Persian Lamb Astrakhan Fur Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This special vintage persian lamb coat is from south west African karakul lambs. The coat has 2 pockets and 3 hooks. From atelier J. Ascarez , Belgium. The size is about eu 38/40 or ...

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20th Century Unknown Coats and Outerwear

Olive green Swakara Persian lamb fur coat with matching suede details
Olive green Swakara Persian lamb fur coat with matching suede details

Olive green Swakara Persian lamb fur coat with matching suede details

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This 70's vintage fur coat is beautiful designed and tailored. Its made from Swakara Karakul lamb with suede and from Malkowsky, Cologne, Germany.

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1970s German Coats and Outerwear

Brown swakara persian lamb fur jacket with fox details
Brown swakara persian lamb fur jacket with fox details

Brown swakara persian lamb fur jacket with fox details

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This coat has 2 pockets, 1 closing hook at the collar and 2 at the front. Its in excellent vintage condition. comes with a leather belt Size fits like medium

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20th Century German Coats and Outerwear

Swakara and Mink Coat Dress 1950s
Swakara and Mink Coat Dress 1950s

Swakara and Mink Coat Dress 1950s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Swakara and mink fur coat dress. Exquisite authentic item features supple black Swakara Karakul lamb fur double breasted body, sleeves and cuffs.

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1950s American Coats

Mod 1960s Houndstooth Swakara Broadtail Fur Coat
Mod 1960s Houndstooth Swakara Broadtail Fur Coat

Mod 1960s Houndstooth Swakara Broadtail Fur Coat

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Seriously amazing 1960s houndstooth Swakara broadtail lamb fur coat. Broadtail lamb is a member of the karakul sheep family and is the most highly valued + coveted fur, well above th...

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1960s German Coats and Outerwear

Luxurious Swakara lamb black trench coat from Ben Kahn
Luxurious Swakara lamb black trench coat from Ben Kahn

Luxurious Swakara lamb black trench coat from Ben Kahn

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Luxurious Swakara lamb black trench coat from Ben Kahn Bust 37" Waist 39" Hips 44" Length 47" Sleeve 23"

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1960s American Coats and Outerwear

Norman Norell Blue wool cape  collar coat with Swakara Trim
Norman Norell Blue wool cape  collar coat with Swakara Trim

Norman Norell Blue wool cape collar coat with Swakara Trim

By Norman Norell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dramatic cobalt blue coat with exagerated Swakara lamb collar and cuffs.

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1960s American Coats and Outerwear

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Swakara Lamb Fur Reversable Coat
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Swakara Lamb Fur Reversable Coat

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Swakara Lamb Fur Reversable Coat

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful Reversable Swakara Lamb fur coat by Tom Ford for YSL . Reverses to unusual top stiched Suede, with belt , also two sided.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Topcoats

Swakara lamb vintage shirt jacket
Swakara lamb vintage shirt jacket

Swakara lamb vintage shirt jacket

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Swakara lamb vintage shirt jacket. Sz S-M 40" bust

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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

Gianfranco Ferre Leather TrenchCoat with Swakara Fur Collar L
Gianfranco Ferre Leather TrenchCoat with Swakara Fur Collar L

Gianfranco Ferre Leather TrenchCoat with Swakara Fur Collar L

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Luxurious Lambskin Trench Coat with a Huge Swakara lamb Fur collar, from Gianfranco Ferre.

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1990s Italian Coats

Fendi Swakara Fur Hat new with tags
Fendi Swakara Fur Hat new with tags

Fendi Swakara Fur Hat new with tags

By Fendi

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Purchased to go with the YSL Swakara reversible Coat. sz XS circumfrence appx 21"

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hats

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Elegant Silver Grey Persian Lamb Fur Cape Coat with Fox Fur

Elegant Silver Grey Persian Lamb Fur Cape Coat with Fox Fur

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage astrakhan/persian lamb fur coat trimmed with grey fox fur cuffs Rare to find model We offer more exclusive fur, view our frontstore Details: The coat has 3 closing h...

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Milano, MILANO

Fall Winter 2001 rare prototype shearling coat by Tom Ford for Gucci. Handmade embroideries. The composition tag is missing, seems to be made of shearling and wool.

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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Exclusive Fisher Sable Coat

Exclusive Fisher Sable Coat

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Exclusive Fisher Sable Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Fisher sable coat , rare to find. made in Finland We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore. Details: Color; dark grey With 2 side pockets Fully lined Condition : pre...

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Oscar de la Renta Brown Fox Fur with Purple Feather Print Jacket Coat

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

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Located in London, GB

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

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Brand new crystal fox fur coat size 20
Brand new crystal fox fur coat size 20

Brand new crystal fox fur coat size 20

Located in Montreal, Quebec

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Swakara Coat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary swakara coat you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a swakara coat 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Verheyen London, Gianfranco Ferré and Oscar De La Renta — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a swakara coat for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Swakara Coat?

The price for a swakara coat starts at $600 and tops out at $6,895, and on average, selling for $3,589.

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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