1980s Miss V Valentino Red Wool Swing Coat
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Miss V by Valentino coat from the 1980s. Red wool with round red plastic buttons. Swing shape with
1980s Miss V Valentino Red Wool Swing Coat
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Miss V by Valentino coat from the 1980s. Red wool with round red plastic buttons. Swing shape with
$495Sale Price|34% Off
Size: M-L
Givenchy Turquoise Wool Open Front Swing Coat with Angled Pockets 1980s
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy turquoise wool open front swing coat with banded angled hip front pockets from the 1980s
$1,009
Size: UK 10-16 ( Medium to Large)
Elegant 1930’s British Made Orange Avant Garde Wool Tweed Swing Coat
Located in Sheffield, GB
A phenomenal 1930’s British made Tweed coat in a burnt orange, cinnamon wool. Featuring Large
1940 Caramel Check Wool Swing Coat W/ Lantern Cut Sleeve & Structured Shoulders
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s caramel and cream checked wool swing coat with a strong, structured iconic
Hot Pink Fuzzy Mohair Thierry Mugler Fuzzy Mohair Pure Wool Oversized Swing Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage Thierry Mugler, wool swing coat made from soft fuzzy 'hot pink' coloured mohair
Lilli Ann 1960s Blue White Plaid Shawl Collar Wool Swing Coat MED/LG
By Lilli Ann
Located in North Attleboro, MA
. The design is a timeless swing coat silhouette in a classic blue and white plaid wool. The feminine
1960s Profils Du Monde Citrine Wool Swing Coat W/ Crewel Floral Embroidery Front
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Profils Du Monde citrine color wool swing coat with beautiful lavender, indigo and
$550
Size: none; comparable to size M
Convertible Brown Shetland Wool Chevron Swing Coat w Zip-Out Lining - M, 1950s
By Chas Stevens
Located in Tucson, AZ
chevron print swing coat with shawl collar, diagonal welted arrowhead pockets and hidden interior sweater
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Beene Bag Grey + Red Plaid Mohair Wool Swing Jacket Coat
By Beene Bag, Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE (Beene Bag) grey and red plaid Swing Jacket! Chic wool and mohair
$650
Size: none; comparable to size large
Lilli Ann Orange Bouclé ¾ Sleeve Raglan Swing Coat – L, 1960s
By Lilli Ann
Located in Tucson, AZ
, functional and toasty warm looped wool bouclé swing coat. Pair with long hot pink gloves for the ultimate in
$1,050
Size: Recommended ; UK 10-12 (medium)
A/W 2015 Vivienne Westwood Beige Wool Cream Wonky Asymmetric Coat - Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Wonky asymmetric coat by Vivienne Westwood from Autumn / Winter 2015 in a Biscuit cream
1950s Pierre Benoit Yellow & Gray Checked Wool Stroller Coat W/ Velvet Buttons
Located in Gresham, OR
A really lovely 1950s Pierre Benoit couture quality, French stroller coat. A full swing cut, yellow
$1,200
Size: fits up to a size US 16
Torso Creations Mixed Media Felted Black Wool Oversized Coat W/ Large Foulard
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Inspired by the 80's style Torso Creations masterfully designs this over-sized coat from deadstock
1960s Pierre Cardin Black Wool Mod Swing Coat
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This Pierre Cardin black wool coat from the 1960s is a striking and iconic piece of fashion from
1940s Miss Los Angeles Forstmann Navy Wool Swing Coat
Located in London, GB
Popularised in the 1940s, the swing or swagger coat’s iconic silhouette was generously cut and its
1980s Fuchsia Swing Coat
Located in Alford, MA
Double-faced fuchsia wool swing coat with deep shawl collar, single breasted with low patch pocket
Vivienne Westwood brown wool and velvet swing coat, fw 1990
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown wool swing coat with velvet. Oversized inverted lapels, large perspex Orb
$672Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDRE BLANC grey virgin wool blend tweed dolman swing coat FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE BLANC grey virgin wool blend tweed dolman swing coat FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01384 Brand
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s
1960's JOSEPH MAGNIN wool houndstooth swing coat with neck tie & skirt
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cream and black houndstooth woven wool swing coat with necktie and matching skirt made for Joseph
1960s German Made Black Wool Vintage 60s Chic Swing Cape Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s German made black wool swing cape w/ removable collar / hood ! Soft virgin wool with a
$2,250
Size: JP M (fits most sizes)
1989 YOHJI YAMAMOTO long black RUNWAY swing coat with button detail
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare oversized black wool gabardine swing coat designed by Yohji Yamamoto, exactly as shown on
Vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic Purse Kiss Lock Pocket Swing Coat
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
cm X 20.32 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic MOSCHINO CHEAP and CHIC. - Swing coat in green wool and
$1,450
Size: Small - Large
Vintage Geoffrey Beene 80s Blue Black Boiled Wool Avant Garde Swing Jacket Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and important 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE teal aqua blue and black color block boiled wool swing
Lilli Ann 1960s Black and White Wool + Mink Fur Vintage 60s Swing Jacket Coat
By Lilli Ann
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s 60s LILLI ANN Jackie O style black and ivory / white wool and mink fut swing coat
Final SALE 1950's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Satin and Wool Swing Coat
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This coat is lovely haute couture piece from the 1950's by Pierre Balmain. It is an oversized model
Valentino fuchsia wool coat, circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This Valentino coat is constructed from pink cable ribbed wool cloth. It has a flattering swing cut
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Lamb's Wool Ostrich Feather Coat
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ted Lapidus Boutique Haute Couture 100% lamb's wool evening coat with ostrich feather embellished
1980's Emanuel Ungaro Wool Check Swing Coat
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage short coat from Ungaro dates to the 1980's and is made of a heavy cream wool with a large
1950s Salmon Pink Wool Swing Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Beautiful rose pink wool swing coat. coat is lined. Size: 2/4/6/8
Bill Blass Double Face Wool Swing Coat
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, double face wool, collarless, swing coat with huge patch pocket detail.
ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION felted wool swing coat
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Versatile felted wool swing jacket from Issey Miyake's 'Plantation' line. Ca. 1985. Fits most sizes
1960's Lilli Ann Black Wool Swing Coat
By Lilli Ann
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lilli Ann 1960’s black wool swing coat with a cream faux fur detail at neck. The coat does up the
Vintage 1940's Coral Wool Swing Coat 1940's Swing Jacket Wool UK 14 US 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful vintage 1940's wool jacket, rendered in a vibrant shade of coral pink wool, is just
Geoffey Beene Wool Knit Swing Coat with Ric Rac Detail
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, wool knit and mohair ribbed, grey kimono style, swing coat having a grey and black
Philippe Tournaye Vintage 1960s 60s Black Wool Silk Swing Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous black wool swing coat by Philippe Tournaye. Gorgeous quality and construction with hand
Pauline Trigere Elegant Diamante Studded Cream Wool Crepe Swing Coat
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
Sparkling and eye catching, this is a rare cream colored wool crepe example of this stunning coat
Geoffrey Beene Plaid Swing Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, double face wool, swing coat in a colorful small plaid pattern in shades of navy
Incredible Don Loper Vintage 1960s Black Velvet + Wool Striped Swing Coat
By Don Loper
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible vintage Don Loper swing coat in blocked velvet and wool panels. Iconic 1960s
Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Swing Coat Pink Wool Vintage Size 34
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Yves Saint Laurent peasant-style swing jacket or coat in pink wool
Claire McCardell Oatmeal Knit Swing Coat
By Claire McCardell, Townley
Located in Alford, MA
Claire McCardell short-sleeve swing coat in oatmeal wool knit features raglan sleeves, side pockets
Sold
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits M-L)
Osgood Smük 1980’s Wearable Art Wool Swing Coat With Suede Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Osgood Smük’s 1980’s black wool swing coat channels a 1960’s look with a mod patchwork suede
1960's Geoffrey Beene Military Swing Coat
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Geoffrey Beene military inspired swing coat. Military khaki green wool with gold tambour
Courrèges Wool Boucle Coat
By André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Courrèges, orange, wool boucle, swing coat, having raglan sleeves, off center toggle closures, a
CAROLINA HERRERA Size XS Grey Purple Wool Heather Raglan Coat
By Carolina Herrera
Located in San Francisco, CA
CAROLINA HERRERA reversible double- faced swing coat comes in grey and purple wool fabric featuring
Filene's-Boston 1960s Peach Wool Coat w/ Abalone Buttons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming women's overcoat from Filene's, Boston. It is made of a peach colored heavy wool
1970's Norman Norell Tan Wool Coat with Fur Collar
By Norman Norell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's beige wool Norell coat with exaggerated black Persian lamb fur cuffs and collar. Double
1960s Wool Ribbon Knit Coat W/ Black Satin Machine Lace & Eyelet Flared Sleeves
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
This wonderful combination of wool ribbon knit and satin machine eyelet lace flared sleeve coat
ADRIAN BLACK WOOL SWING COAT
By Adrian
Located in Alford, MA
gabardine, the swing-style coat also features a round neckline, bound buttonholes and self-covered buttons.
Yohji Yamamoto Black Wool Swing Coat
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto black wool swing coat featuring large buttons at the front closure and side
Maurice daquin (Paris) Turquoise wool swing coat
Located in New York, NY
Maurice daquin wool turquoise wool swing coat has top stitching along the edges, and padded
Chanel Black Wool Boucle Swing Coat Sz FR38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Wool Boucle Swing Coat Sz FR38 Features quilted lambskin trim at collar and sleeve
Christian Dior Original 60s Vintage Green Wool Swing Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavy green wool swing coat by Christian Dior. Oversized mod buttons and a huge pop up collar. Side
GEOFFREY BEENE CHARCOAL SWING COAT
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Alford, MA
1980s charcoal wool swing coat by master cutter Geoffrey Beene has his signature rounded curves at
1950'S Raspberry Pink Wool French Made Swing Coat
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Raspberry Pink Wool French Made Swing Coat
Sold
Size: US 6-10 UK 10-14
Vintage 1940's Wool Swing Coat Macaroon Yellow Swing Jacket US 6-10 UK 10-14
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful vintage 1940's wool jacket, rendered in a macaroon yellow wool, is just the piece to
Bonnie Cashin 60s Wool Tweed Plaid Swing Coat w/ Leather Piping
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful Bonnie Cashin design for Sills from the late 60s/early 70s featuring unlined, fitted bodice and huge flared body. Includes signature Cashin leather piping, brass buttons...
Claude Montana Vintage 1980s 80s Color Block Avant Garde Wool Swing Coat
By Claude Montana
Located in Sparks, NV
One of our favorite coats of all time! Dramatic bell shaped swing coat by Claude Montana with black
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey wool classic fit flared blazer swing coat dress FR42 L
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR grey wool classic fit flared blazer swing coat dress FR42 L Reference: GIYG/A00010
1990s Byblos Chartreuse Cashmere/Wool Shawl Coat
By Byblos
Located in Gresham, OR
This dramatically draped 1990s Byblos swing coat in gorgeous chartreuse wool/cashmere features a
1970's Bill Blass Mustard Double Face Wool Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This fabulous Bill Blass mustard color boiled wool swing coat from the 1970's is a classic shape
Byblos cream applique coat
By Richard Tyler, Byblos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cream flecked wool swing coat from Byblos, with ethnic embroidered detail...open front with double
1960s Valentino Boutique Pink Coat
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Austin, TX
Valentino Boutique light pink wool swing coat with belt. Two front pockets. 40" bust, 50" waist
40s Seafoam Blue Wool Swing Coat with Radiating Pleating
Located in Gresham, OR
A great little 40s hip length swing coat in seafoam green/blue wool with single collar button and
Lilli Ann 40s Sporty Tweed Wool Flared Cropped Swing Coat
By Lilli Ann
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful Lilli Ann coat from the 40s in a cropped and extremely flared swing style with large
Sequin and Beaded Dragon Swing Coat
Located in Austin, TX
Black wool swing coat with gold sequin and beaded dragons. Condition: Excellent. Date of
Moschino
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red wool swing coat with mini coin black velvet coin purse pockets. 4 velvet covered buttons and a
Sold
Size: FR 40, 42 (Best Fits US 8)
Vintage Liliane Burty Hot Pink Wool French Skirt Suit With Swing Coat
Located in Atlanta, GA
front and back vents topped by a swing coat style jacket. The skirt buttons and zips at the back. The
Sold
Size: Free S/M/L
1960s Pauline Trigere Vintage Black Cashmere + Wool Swing Jacket or Cropped Coat
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Sparks, NV
Super soft 1960s vintage Pauline Trigere cropped swing jacket with sleeves that can be worn cuffed
CO COLLECTION Black Wool & Mink Swing Coat sz XS
Located in New York, NY
Co Collection Black Wool & Mink Swing Coat Features mink fur from waist down with a wider hemline
1960s Donald Brooks Vintage Green + Red Wool Plaid Swing Coat
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing 1960s vibrant green and red woven plaid swing coat by Donald Brooks. Incredible hand
Pauline Trigere Vintage Black + White Wool Window Pane Mod Swing Coat
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic 1980s does 1960s black and white grid/ window pane swing coat by Pauline Trigere. Heavy
1980s Chloe Electric Blue Wool Felt Swing Coat w Asymetrical Collar
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Chloe electric blue wool felt swing coat with Chinese-inspired silhouette: asymmetrical
1960s Vintage Navy Blue Wool Swing Coat with Silver Buttons by Greenleaf
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s navy blue wool swing coat with silver buttons by Greenleaf. Fully lined with front
1960s Ben Zuckerman for I. Magnin Vintage Wool + Silk Black Swing Coat
By Ben Zuckerman, I. Magnin
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning couture construction! Vintage 1960s Ben Zuckerman for I. Magnin wool and silk swing coat
Sold
Size: Small - Large
Adorable 1960s 60s Black and White Hounstooth Vintage Wool Swing Jacket / Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable vintage wool swing jacket! Features all over black and white gingham print, with black
1950s Vintage Heavy Black Wool Swing Coat with Full Sweep Circle Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
So much fabric in this heavy black wool coat from the 1950s! Full sweep and tiny nipped waist
Chic 1960s Camel Tan Camels Hair Wool Double Breasted Vintage Swing Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic timeless came / tan colored camels hair double breasted wool swing jacket ! Features soft and
Mary Quant Vintage 1960s Mod Orange Wool Trapeze Swing Coat with Ring Pulls
By Mary Quant
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic vintage 1960s bright orange wool trapeze coat by Mary Quant's The Ginger Group. Huge sweep
Rare Early Traina-Norell Label 1940s Navy Wool Swing Coat with a Massive Sweep
By Norman Norell, Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
A very rare 1940s Traina-Norell swing coat with a massive sweep in remarkable condition. This coat
1970s Vintage Gray Soft Wool Belted Trench Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage gray coat from the 1970s! Extremely soft, high quality wool. Fully lined with
Etro Gray Wool/Paisley Coat with Handkerchief Hem
By Etro
Located in Alford, MA
Etro coat in a charcoal gray wool blend featuring a multicolored paisley design on the bottom half
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are th...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Couture 1998 Vintage As seen in American Vogue Yellow Gold tapestry print 100% thick silk Removable long oversized dramatic train Back zip Size USA 6 Excellent Conditio...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Embellished Knee Length Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW06 Beige color with both silver + gold embellishments, making it highly wearable/easy to pair ...
S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Wet Look Backless Stretch Runway Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this sleek wet-look strapless dress for her Spring/Summer 1998 Gianni Versace collection. This chic, form-fitting dress debuted on the runway, modeled by N...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk backless dress. Body inside the dress with snap closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Shorter lenght = 110cm Longest lenght = 160cm SAMPLE SIZ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail dress. SIZE 38/ M
90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Embroidered Beaded Cowl Back Evening Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
perfect for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier This is a 1:1 1990's Vintage Beige color with delicate f...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
NWT 2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
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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