THE ROW black MINK FUR Collarless Short Jacket XS
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row collarless jacket in black real dyed mink (100%). Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in blue silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. co...
THE ROW grey DENISE ASTRAKHAN FUR Coat Jacket 4 XS
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row 'Denise Astrakhan' fur coat in charcoal dyed lamb fur (100%).
The Row Lory Mink-Fur Double-Breasted Coat
By The Row
Located in London, GB
The Row Lory sheared, dyed mink fur (Finland) coat.
The Row Lory Mink-Fur Double-Breasted Coat
By The Row
Located in London, GB
The Row Lory sheared, dyed mink fur (Finland) coat.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER A/W 1985-1986 Green Quilted & Padded Satin Coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Munich, DE
This is one of Jean Paul Gaultier's rare and runway presented quilted satin coats from his A/W 1985-1986 collection. I am happy to have found documentation of different-coloured twi...
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Beaded Plunge Silver Beige Lace Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silver embellished lace mini dress from Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, designed under Tom Ford’s creative direction, is covered in beads and rhinestones. The mini features...
1970's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Russian Collection Jacket w/Silk Ties
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent Russian collection black velvet jacket with Pierrot collar and black silk cord neck ties. In excellent condition - size tag 40.
1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Striped Silk Gown No.67074
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent haute couture no.67074 silk strapless evening gown with vertical/diagonal navy and white stripes and a mini-train at the back hem. Though deceptively simp...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...
NWT Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2003 Fur Coat French 38 - US 6
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fur Coat F/W Runway 2003 French size 38 - US 6 ( please check measurements ) Beaver and Fox Fur, Genuine Leather. Black Color, Zip Clo...
CHANEL silver metal 05A CRYSTAL CAMELLIA CHAIN Belt 85 90
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel mesh link belt in silver-tone metal showcases a striking flower motif, encrusted with clear and yellow strass and accented by a central faux pearl. A dangl...
CHANEL black white wool 19K HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel lurex tweed coat in black and white houndstooth is crafted from a luxurious blend of wool (75%), polyamide (15%), and viscose (10%). As an iconic piece tha...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dress...
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1960s Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble crafted from a gold, sage green and light brown plaid tweed. The jacket is collarless with four patch pockets and stunni...
Red trench-coat with belt Yves Saint Laurent Variation
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red trench-coat with belt. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably nylon or polyester and the lining in satin. Belt and belt-loop, pocket on both side. SIZE 42 (Fr...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1993 Yellow Black Velvet CC 93A Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is a rare and hard-to-find vintage Chanel suit from the Fall 1993 collection, an iconic example of the brand's classic elegance. The set features a vibrant chartreuse yellow twe...
CHANEL black leather 2013 13K QUILTED PUFFER Jacket 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel quilted puffer jacket in black lambskin leather (100%). Features four CC logo buttons on the front and two at the cuffs, a round collar and two slit pockets at ...
Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat, fw 2006
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Meticulously crafted from luscious chocolate brown Tibetan lamb fur ▪ ...
F/W 1983 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Runway Black Velvet Bow Midi Dress custom
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent black midi dress debuted on the Fall/Winter 1983 Haute Couture runway. Meticulously crafted by hand and custom made, this elegant design features a structured...
The Row Mules Satin drapé EU38.5 Black Satin chic flats mules Uk5.5 US8 NEW
By The Row
Located in PARIS, FR
The Row mules in black satin canvas draped on a wide strap, lining, leather insole and outsole. Size EU38.5 ie UK5.5 and US8, heel 0.5 cm, insole 24.7 cm. Mules have never been worn,...
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.