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1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Silk Mulberry Silk Swing Jacket
1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Silk Mulberry Silk Swing Jacket

1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Silk Mulberry Silk Swing Jacket

By Jean Dessès

Located in London, GB

This rare haute couture 1950s silk mulberry swing jacket is by Paris fashion house Jean Dessès and

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1950s French Jackets

1960s Teal Traina Lipstick Red Mod Vintage Early 60s Wool Swing Jacket
1960s Teal Traina Lipstick Red Mod Vintage Early 60s Wool Swing Jacket

1960s Teal Traina Lipstick Red Mod Vintage Early 60s Wool Swing Jacket

By Teal Traina, Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s TEAL TRAINA by GEOFFREY BEENE lipstick red swing jacket ! Features the perfect lipstick

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1960s American Single-Breasted Jackets

DonnyBrooks Bold Abstract "Hearts" Swing Faux Fur Jacket
DonnyBrooks Bold Abstract "Hearts" Swing Faux Fur Jacket

DonnyBrooks Bold Abstract "Hearts" Swing Faux Fur Jacket

Located in New York, NY

DonnyBrooks wonderful wicked bold abstract black faux fur swing jacket is accented with multi

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1980s American Swing Coats

Vintage Brown Persian Lamb Jacket with Mink Collar & Cuffs - M
Vintage Brown Persian Lamb Jacket with Mink Collar & Cuffs - M

Vintage Brown Persian Lamb Jacket with Mink Collar & Cuffs - M

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Brown Persian Lamb Jacket with Mink Collar & Cuffs - M. This piece is in fair condition due

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Late 20th Century Unknown Swing Coats

A/W 2015 Vivienne Westwood Beige Wool Cream Wonky Asymmetric Coat - Jacket
A/W 2015 Vivienne Westwood Beige Wool Cream Wonky Asymmetric Coat - Jacket

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 shade, featuring long sleeves, asymmetrical draped cut (That can be styled to create ...

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2010s Italian Swing Coats

1950s Rensor Beige Bouclé Swing Coat
1950s Rensor Beige Bouclé Swing Coat

1950s Rensor Beige Bouclé Swing Coat

Located in London, GB

bottom of the calf. The back is gathered at the waist, to emphasize the swing silhouette. The jacket has

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1950s British Coats

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Geoffrey Beene Short Double Face  Mohair Jacket Coat
Geoffrey Beene Short Double Face  Mohair Jacket Coat

Geoffrey Beene Short Double Face Mohair Jacket Coat

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York City, NY

Perfect short Double Face Mohair jacket coat to be worn with jeans, tall boots and turtleneck

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Late 20th Century American Swing Coats

Ermine Fur Jacket - Pucci Lined
Ermine Fur Jacket - Pucci Lined

Ermine Fur Jacket - Pucci Lined

Unavailable

W 19.5 in L 37 in

Ermine Fur Jacket - Pucci Lined

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a rare mint condition white ermine fur swing jacket from the 1950's. This

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1950s French Capes

1980's Bill Blass Black & White Smocked Swing Jacket
1980's Bill Blass Black & White Smocked Swing Jacket

1980's Bill Blass Black & White Smocked Swing Jacket

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very cute 1980's Bill Blass short swing jacket. Black and white Donegal tweed with smocking across

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1980s American Cropped Jackets

Glamorous 1940's Black Velvet Swing Jacket With Bows
Glamorous 1940's Black Velvet Swing Jacket With Bows

Glamorous 1940's Black Velvet Swing Jacket With Bows

Located in Atlanta, GA

Wrap yourself up in a velvety package! This black velvet evening jacket has a classically dramatic

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1940s Unknown Swing Coats

Bisang Ribbed Ivory Mink Swing Jacket - 8
Bisang Ribbed Ivory Mink Swing Jacket - 8

Bisang Ribbed Ivory Mink Swing Jacket - 8

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bisang Ribbed Ivory Mink Swing Jacket - 8. This beautiful jacket is in excellent condition. It

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Coats and Outerwear

Anonymous Black Mesh or Open Work Swing Jacket  Never Worn
Anonymous Black Mesh or Open Work Swing Jacket  Never Worn

Anonymous Black Mesh or Open Work Swing Jacket Never Worn

Located in New Hope, PA

This black mesh or open work jacket has great style. Wide lapels, pockets and deep cuffs in a

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Late 20th Century Unknown Swing Coats

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

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1990s American Swing Coats

ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION felted wool swing coat
ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION felted wool swing coat

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

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1980s Japanese Swing Coats

Prada Beige Cotton Swing Jacket - 44
Prada Beige Cotton Swing Jacket - 44

Prada Beige Cotton Swing Jacket - 44

By Prada

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful Prada beige jacket is 100% cotton and feels like a raincoat. It has front buttons

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coats and Outerwear

Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Swing Coat Pink Wool Vintage Size 34
Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Swing Coat Pink Wool Vintage Size 34

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

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1970s French Swing Coats

HERMES Vintage Cashmere swing Jacket /coat Navy 6 / 8 SO light

HERMES Vintage Cashmere swing Jacket /coat Navy 6 / 8 SO light

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic HERMES Vintage jacket inspired by a car coat. 2 button single breast with

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Late 20th Century French Car Coats

1890-1900 Belle Epoch Lace and Velvet Jacket
1890-1900 Belle Epoch Lace and Velvet Jacket

1890-1900 Belle Epoch Lace and Velvet Jacket

Located in New York, NY

way down to the hem. This gives the coat a frock-like swing, and adds to the overall textured

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Late 19th Century American Swing Coats

1970's Geoffrey Beene for Beene Bag Canvas Smock Jacket
1970's Geoffrey Beene for Beene Bag Canvas Smock Jacket

1970's Geoffrey Beene for Beene Bag Canvas Smock Jacket

By Geoffrey Beene, Beene Bag

Located in Atlanta, GA

Adorable unstructured smock jacket by Geoffrey Beene for his youthful line, The Beene Bag. This

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1970s American Swing Coats

40s Seafoam Blue Wool Swing Coat with Radiating Pleating
40s Seafoam Blue Wool Swing Coat with Radiating Pleating

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

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1940s American Jackets

Lilli Ann 40s Sporty Tweed Wool Flared Cropped Swing Coat
Lilli Ann 40s Sporty Tweed Wool Flared Cropped Swing Coat

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

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1940s American Jackets

1950s Vintage Black Boucle Wool Capelet or Jacket
1950s Vintage Black Boucle Wool Capelet or Jacket

1950s Vintage Black Boucle Wool Capelet or Jacket

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling 1950s vintage black boucle wool jacket with a swing capelet shape and pop up collar. Fully

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1950s American Capes

1980's Giorgio Armani Camel Toggle Swing Coat
1980's Giorgio Armani Camel Toggle Swing Coat

1980's Giorgio Armani Camel Toggle Swing Coat

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Cozy camel Armani coat from the early 1980's collection. Forgiving and fun swing shape is a play on

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1980s Italian Hooded Jackets

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

Vintage Bill Blass Pony Hair & Mink Leopard Fur Swing Jacket
Vintage Bill Blass Pony Hair & Mink Leopard Fur Swing Jacket

Vintage Bill Blass Pony Hair & Mink Leopard Fur Swing Jacket

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage pony hair swing jacket by Bill Blass!!! Trimmed with mink, this beauty features

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1980s Swing Coats

1970s Mink Swing Jacket
1970s Mink Swing Jacket

1970s Mink Swing Jacket

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970s Canadian chestnut brown mink jacket from Creeds, Toronto's chicest destination for fur and

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1970s Canadian Swing Coats

Chic 1960s Reversible Leopard + Red Faux Fur Vintage 60s Cape Swing Jacket
Chic 1960s Reversible Leopard + Red Faux Fur Vintage 60s Cape Swing Jacket

Chic 1960s Reversible Leopard + Red Faux Fur Vintage 60s Cape Swing Jacket

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1960s reversible faux fur and wool 60s cape! Features a soft leopard faux fur on one side, and a bright red wool on the other side. Pockets at each side of the waist (on...

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1960s Capes

Rare 1960s Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Faux Fur Leopard Vintage Swing Jacket
Rare 1960s Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Faux Fur Leopard Vintage Swing Jacket

Rare 1960s Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Faux Fur Leopard Vintage Swing Jacket

By Jean Patou, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in San Diego, CA

ring at the front, and in the back. Classic swing style, that is easy to wear, and looks great on

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1960s French Single-Breasted Jackets

1970s Lilli Diamond Vintage Green Velvet Jacket with Feather Cuffs
1970s Lilli Diamond Vintage Green Velvet Jacket with Feather Cuffs

1970s Lilli Diamond Vintage Green Velvet Jacket with Feather Cuffs

By Lilli Diamond

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1970s dark green velvet swing jacket with marabou feather cuffs. Fully lined with front

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1970s American Jackets

Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Worn Green Fox Jacket
Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Worn Green Fox Jacket

Givenchy Haute Couture Runway Worn Green Fox Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Runway worn, the name of the model is sewn inside this stunning fox fur jacket. The fur us soft

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20th Century French Swing Coats

rare harley davidson limited edition "03 lady's leather jacket
rare harley davidson limited edition "03 lady's leather jacket

rare harley davidson limited edition "03 lady's leather jacket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The jacket closes with a zipper and has 2 pockets. From 2003 -100 year anniversary limited edition

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20th Century American Swing Coats

Chestnut Swing Mink coat Jacket 1990s
Chestnut Swing Mink coat Jacket 1990s

Chestnut Swing Mink coat Jacket 1990s

Located in Wallkill, NY

MINK 3/4 LENGTH SWING COAT. Multi-directional panels on sleeves and the bottom of the coat. Soft

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1990s Finnish Jackets

Geoffrey Beene Harlequin Pattern Jacket
Geoffrey Beene Harlequin Pattern Jacket

Geoffrey Beene Harlequin Pattern Jacket

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene fleeced wool, harlequin pattern, swing jacket in black and charcoal grey. There is a

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1990s American Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Isaac Mizrahi for Bergdorf Goodman Tartan Plaid Wool Jacket / Coat
Vintage Isaac Mizrahi for Bergdorf Goodman Tartan Plaid Wool Jacket / Coat

Vintage Isaac Mizrahi for Bergdorf Goodman Tartan Plaid Wool Jacket / Coat

By Bergdorf Goodman, Isaac Mizrahi

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage Isaac Mizrahi for Bergdorf Goodman tartan plaid swing jacket! Classic style, with

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1980s American Car Coats

Vintage Cat Printed Fur Jacket - Swing Coat
Vintage Cat Printed Fur Jacket - Swing Coat

Vintage Cat Printed Fur Jacket - Swing Coat

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning, supple leopard print on a sheared fur. It has a brown Mink Collar. This is shown on a dress form that is a size 2-4 and there is room. Please refer to the measurements to c...

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1950s Unknown Car Coats

Lanvin 2007 Hooded Wool Swing Top Crop Jacket
Lanvin 2007 Hooded Wool Swing Top Crop Jacket

Lanvin 2007 Hooded Wool Swing Top Crop Jacket

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Oakland, CA

This is a Lanvin cropped, hooded wool jacket/coat, labeled Hiver 2007, with metal ring/clasp

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s
Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s

Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

maintain a classic romantic elegance. This Givenchy jacket is done in a gorgeous couture-level crème silk

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Geoffrey Beene Reversible Evening Coat + Skirt Ensemble, 1980s
Geoffrey Beene Reversible Evening Coat + Skirt Ensemble, 1980s

Geoffrey Beene Reversible Evening Coat + Skirt Ensemble, 1980s

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, collectible and did we mention, reversible? The oversized swing evening jacket is bold and endearing with its

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20th Century Coats

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' black skirt suit! Flattering neckline on jacket, with two dome gold buttons at waist, and at cuffs. Also features interior waist bu...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress

Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 1960s Brown Dress with Black Trim
Geoffrey Beene 1960s Brown Dress with Black Trim

Geoffrey Beene 1960s Brown Dress with Black Trim

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful brown wool dress with black trim from Geoffrey Beene. It has a crew neckline and long sleeves with black button cuffs. The bodice has pocket flaps at the waist and functi...

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1960s American Day Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...

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1980s French Swimwear

Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...

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Late 20th Century Scarves

Valentino Celadon 1970's Ensemble
Valentino Celadon 1970's Ensemble

Valentino Celadon 1970's Ensemble

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Charming Valentino Celadon Ensemble from the 1970's comprising a silk crepe printed shirt and scarf with cotton twill full skirt. Soft silk crepe de chine pink floral print on celado...

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1970s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

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...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s

By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...

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1980s American Day Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown

Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown

By Givenchy, John Galliano

Located in Chicago, IL

A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown

Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back. Beautiful mermaid silhoue...

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1990s Evening Gowns

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Swing Jackets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of swing jackets for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black swing jackets, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Red and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Swing jackets designed by Geoffrey Beene, Lilli Ann and Beene Bag — 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 7 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Swing Jackets?

On average, swing jackets on 1stDibs sell for $988, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $7,200 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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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