VALENTINO Vintage Leopard Printed Shearling Coat
By Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare vintage coat by Valentino, made before year 2000 We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore.
VALENTINO Vintage Leopard Printed Shearling Coat
By Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare vintage coat by Valentino, made before year 2000 We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore.
Vintage Valentino Coat (Italy, size 44)
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Vintage Valentino Coat (Italy, size 44) Excellent condition – ready for the new season!
Vintage Valentino Mohair Coat
By Oliver by Valentino
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear vintage coat by Valention, Oliver line. The coat is in a seagreen mohair with ribbon tie fastening. It is fully lined, and has v neckline and pocket on eith...
Valentino Miss V 1980s Vintage Wool Coat
By Valentino
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
100% authentic Valentino Miss V 1980s Vintage Wool Coat This Valentino "Miss V" coat is from the 1980s.
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Black Leather Half Coat Vintage
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous half coat VALENTINO BOUTIQUE vintage from 1990s in shiny black used leather with crinkled effect, a notched lapel fur trim, two flap pockets, three stud buttons closure, ...
Valentino Miss V Coat - '90s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This vintage Valentino wool coat from the 90s Miss V label features a long fit.
Valentino Boutique 1990’s Vintage Brown Wool Long Coat - Size 10
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Boutique 1990’s Vintage Brown Wool blend Long Coat - Size 10 This classic 90’s Brown wool/cashmere blend coat has a stripe on stripe look to the fabric, is fully lined, has...
Rare Valentino Raincoat Vintage Trench Coat Purple Violet Yellow
By Valentino
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Valentino Raincoat. Love these colours! Purple/violet and yellow, definitely Gucci vibes, a super rare and extraordinairy piece. Puff Shoulders, yellow collar and cuffs. Cl...
Vintage Valentino Couture by Alixandre Sable Trim Cashmere Cape
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Couture by Alixandre Sable Trim Cape Black cashmere cape with sable trim. One hook closure. One size. Measurements approx: length - front 36 inches , back 31". Tot...
Valentino — Leather Jacket, Italy, Size 50 (M)
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Valentino — Leather Jacket, Italy, Size 50 (M) Original Valentino leather jacket, made in Italy. Size: 50 (M) Condition: Good — gently worn, some wear on the leather surface (see ph...
2007 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Cream Embroidered Dress Suit
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This exceptional documented haute couture dress and jacket was seen on the Spring 2007 runway, in a lighter colourway, Look 18. It was entirely hand sewn in the Valentino atelier in ...
2011 Valentino Haute Couture Navy Dress Suit with Latticework and Belt
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This dress suit was commissioned from Valentino’s Spring 2011 haute couture presentation and walked the runway in a pink variation. Latticework featured throughout the collection, ca...
Valentino Miss V Coat Wool and Cashmere with Golden Buttons 1990s
By Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Valentino Miss V 1990s black coat in wool and cashmere with golden buttons.
Valentino Size 6 Black Wool Velvet 1/2 Moon Opera Coat Vintage - 2217-14-6819
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace makes Fall dressing shine with this vintage black leather bomber style jacket with fox fur trim on the hood. Vintage perfect. Worn and enjoyed with obvious signs of ...
Oliver by Valentino Faux Astrakan Fur Double Breasted Coat Shawl Collar 1990s
By Oliver by Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Oliver by Valentino faux fur astrakan stule coat, double breasted with shawl collar from the 1990s.
Valentino Vintage Virgin Wool Coat
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Vintage Virgin Wool Coat Navy, military-inspired coat designed with four buttoned flap pockets to the front.
Vintage Valentino Coat Circa 1960
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This iconic Valentino coat is from the 1960s, and retailed at Martha Palm Beach. The shape and silhouette are ladylike and perfection. The colors vivid and the print psychedelic. Fo...
Vintage Valentino Couture Coat
By Valentino Couture
Located in London, GB
A chic headturning coat by Valentino Couture. In a black and white fabric, the coat has a round neckline and pleats on the front and back. The coat has a pocket on either side.
Valentino Vintage Geometric Chevron Knit Cardigan Coat
By Valentino, Valentino Les Tricots
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic oversized knit cardigan coat in a geometric black and tan design. Contrasting black knit collar, long sleeves and open front. Oversized fit will fit a S-L. Details: ...
Valentino Miss V Vintage Faux Fur Leopard Print Coat
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Valentino Miss V Vintage Faux Fur Leopard Print Coat Brown, double-breasted faux fur coat designed with a leopard print.
Vintage Valentino Black Weasel Fur Coat with Leather Trim
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Valentino black weasel fur knee-length coat featuring a standing collar, offset black leather straps with rhinestone buckles at center front closure and at cuffs, and black l...
1980s Valentino Bubblegum Pink Pea Coat
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1980s Valentino mod style pea coat in a bubblegum pink light weave wool.
vintage VALENTINO orange wool boucle chunky knit wrap collar coat US8 M
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage VALENTINO orange wool boucle chunky knit wrap collar coat US8 M Reference: GIYG/A00022 Brand: Valentino Model: Knitted boucle coat Material: Wool Color: Orange Pattern: Solid...
VALENTINO Vintage 1970's Beige and Tan Tweed Long Coat Size 10
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino is a wonderful design composed of light weight natural fiber in beige & nude. Features center front button closures and pockets. In excellent vintage condition (some s...
1980’s Valentino Pin-Tuck Detail Tan Wool Coat
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980’s 3/4 length vintage Valentino wool coat. Soft velvet feel to the fabric adds to the luxury of the unique silhouette.
Black & Grey Vintage Valentino Oversized Cardigan
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage black and grey oversized striped cardigan by Valentino. Deep v-neck. Long sleeves. Concealed front closure. 36" bust, 46" length, 29.5" sleeve length....
Valentino Vintage Blue Cotton Bomber Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous cotton bomber jacket designed by Valentino in the 1990s. The jacket shows Valentino's branding, both on the outside at the height of the heart, and also on the inside sewn. ...
VALENTINO Vintage grey virgin wool ruffle collar military detail jacket IT46 L
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Vintage grey virgin wool ruffle collar military detail jacket IT46 L Reference: GIYG/A00168 Brand: Valentino Material: Wool Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closure: Snap B...
Vintage Valentino Ivory Silk Red Leaves Beaded Long Evening Coat
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Keeping in touch with a whimsical feel, this vintage 1990s Valentino evening coat is made in an exquisite ivory silk.
Vintage Valentino Ivory Silk Red Leaves Beaded Long Evening Coat
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An Exquisite Ivory silk Valentino long evening coat with embroidered and beaded branches and leaves motif throughout. The leaves are sculpted from red silk and sewn on by hand, each...
Valentino Vintage Embroidered Kidskin Fox Fur Coat Size 2
By Valentino Roma
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Roma - Vintage Embroidered Kidskin Fox Fur Coat Size 2
Vintage VALENTINO Size 34 Tan Burgundy Brown Plaid Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage VALENTINO sport coat comes in a tan & brown plaid wool with a full liner featuring a notch lapel, flap pockets, and a double button closure.
Vintage VALENTINO 38 Regular Taupe Grey Nailhead Wool / Cashmere Notch Lapel Pat
By Valentino Garavani
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage VALENTINO Sport Coat comes in a taupe and grey tone in a nailhead wool / cashmere material, with a notch lapel, slit and patch pockets, two buttons at closure, buttoned cuffs...
Vintage Valentino Red Mohair Swing Coat
By Valentino
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Vintage Valentino Swing Coat Cape collar Clips shut at the neck O/S Will fit a Med-Large Any questions please call or hit request more information
1970s Valentino Vintage Black Velvet Coat/ Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Valentino black velvet coat with shiny double breasted black buttons and pop up collar.
1980s Valentino cream coat
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Valentino cream coat Valentino vintage cream long coat embellished with black tone buttons totally made in italy in size 10 it is a sample, it's unworn but shows some fucsia s...
Vintage Valentino Wool Coat w/Oversized Cabbage Rose Print
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Valentino wool coat with red, black and green print featuring oversized cabbage rose print.
Vintage VALENTINO Tan High Collar Gathered A Line Over Coat
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage VALENTINO Boutique overcoat comes in tan taffeta with a stand up collar, wide cropped sleeve, gathered shoulders, hidden placket button up closure, and oversized A line silho...
vintage VALENTINO orange wool boucle chunky knit wrap collar coat US8 M
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage VALENTINO orange wool boucle chunky knit wrap collar coat US8 M Reference: GIYG/A00022 Brand: Valentino Material: Wool Color: Orange Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extr...
Valentino Vintage Black + White Heringbone Wool Coat with Sash Belt
By Valentino
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Valentino coat in black and white herringbone wool.
Black & White Vintage Valentino Wool Houndstooth Blazer
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage black and white wool houndstooth blazer by Valentino. Circa the 1980s. Peak lapel. Long sleeves. Three-button detail at cuffs. Button-front closure. W...
Valentino vintage 1970s Plaid Wool Cape
By Valentino
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Valentino Vintage 1970s Plaid Wool Cape" A stylish vintage piece from the 1970s, this Valentino plaid wool cape is both classic and versatile. Made from high-quality wool, it feature...
Valentino Vintage Bright Orange Boxy Wool Jacket or Coat with a Pop Up Collar
By Valentino
Located in Sparks, NV
Bright orange boxy jacket or coat with a pop up collar by Valentino. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Front Button Closure Marked Size: IT...
Valentino vintage haute couture metallic bronze floral jacket
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic bronze floral haute couture jacket from Valentino dating to the late 1980's, early 1990s. Hand finished throughout with all the details you would expect from a couture piece...
Valentino Haute Couture Vintage Black Silk Satin Cape
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A Valentino Couture vintage cape. Circa late 1970s. The jet black satin is extremely smooth and of superior quality. Embroidered toggle closures are hand sewn. The hem and frame of ...
Valentino 1960s Silk and Velvet Coat With Diamanté Button Detail
By Valentino x Debenham & Freebody
Located in London, GB
This elegant Valentino 1960s coat was an early collaboration with the then chic department store Debenham and Freebody who were licensed to reproduce his celebrated couture designs.
Documented Valentino 1968 Silk Dress Suit in Sea Foam Green
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Chic 1968 Valentino vintage silk dress suit in seafoam green in exceptional, museum quality condition. Part of a diffusion collection for British department store Debenhams and Freeb...
Valentino Vintage Purple Wool & Cashmere Coat
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous archival Valentino coat in lightweight rich purple wool and cashmere (90:10), it has asymmetric scarf neckline, cummerbund waist with 4 buttons and side pockets. Size US6/UK...
Valentino Fall 1992 vintage black wool velvet coat blazer style jacket IT 42
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino Fall 1992 vintage black jacket Textured fabric Shoulder pads Velvet detail Concealed zip central closure Mock buttons Two large oversized front lower pockets Composition...
Valentino vintage bright yellow wool coat sz 6
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino vintage yellow wool coat. This is an eye popping shade of yellow , the photos are not yellow enough Bust 42" sleeve 23" Length 47"
Vintage 1980s Valentino Sport Corduroy Printed Hooded Padded Coat
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
By Valentino Sport, a vintage 1980s insulates padded coat in ribbed velvety corduroy, featuring floral print and voluminous hood.
1980s VALENTINO Wool Herringbone Long Coat
By Valentino
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Valentino Boutique wool herringbone long coat.
Valentino Vintage Black Trench Coat with Ruffle Trim Edges
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino Vintage Black Trench Coat with Ruffle Trim Edges Size 6
Valentino Vintage Wool Fleece Car Coat Jacket Sz 8
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Bright Yellow Vintage Valentino Boutique wool fleece car coat - Jacket.
1980s VALENTINO Wool 'Swing' Coat
By Valentino
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Valentino 'swing' coat. Authentic oversize 1980s item.
Valentino Vintage car coat fringed trim and Turtle buttons
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful cafe au lait color wool coat by Valentino. Resembling sheared fur with hand crochet fringed trim. Side button closure with fabulous turtle buttons. High collar, wide slee...
Valentino Vintage blue wool 80s coat with white stripes offset seam
By Valentino
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Valentino blue wool 80s coat with lapel collar, white stripes offset seam, two patch pockets with flap and button, and waist belt. Frontal big pearled buttons fastening. Padded shoul...
1980s Vintage Valentino Mohair Coat Miss V Size 38 US 4 Italy
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful vintage coat is from Valentino and has the Miss V label and is in excellent condition.
Valentino Wool Coat With Chinchilla Fur Collar - 1990s
By Valentino
Located in London, Chelsea
Fabulous Vintage Valentino Wool Coat. This ravishing coat features two side pockets, with two buckles for a high cinched in waist, below the knee length and a glamorous and ultra-sof...
1968 Valentino Haute Couture Black Coat with Signature V's
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
RARE vintage
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Valentino Green Wool Classic High Collar Coat
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino Miss V 90s vintage women's coat. Green color, 85% wool, 15% polyamide.
Valentino Black Beige Mohair Wool Check Coat
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino Miss V 90s vintage women's coat. Beige and black checked coat.
VALENTINO 1980s
By Valentino
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Valentino hooded swing coat. Dynamic 'giraffe' printed wool fabric item features single button front closure and button attached matching fabric hood.
Valentino Gray Beige Wool Long Double Breasted Houndstooth Coat
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino Miss V vintage 80s women's coat. Long double-breasted coat, high collar.
Valentino Blue Yellow Alpaca Wool Check Double Breasted Coat
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino Miss V 90s vintage women's coat. Double-breasted blue and yellow with checked pattern.
Valentino Blue Yellow Alpaca Wool Check Double Breasted Coat
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino Miss V 90s vintage women's coat. Double-breasted blue and yellow with checked pattern.
NWT Valentino vintage cape coat blue 1990s women’s size 44 wool made italy
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Brindisi, IT
Valentino vintage cape jacket like coat 1990s women’s.
Valentino Vintage Navy Blue Fringed Dress w Matching Fringed Cashmere Sweater
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino Boutique Vintage Navy Blue Fringed Dress w Matching Fringed Cashmere Sweater This is such a wonderful set, in motion it is exquisite Size 6 Dress Bust 36" Waist 28" H...
Valentino Vintage Coat Double Breasted Cream Wool Trench Coat
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Valentino coat is a perfect winter addition to your wardrobe!
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
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...
$193Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Tom Ford for Yves Saint SS 2002 Laurent Animal Printed Silk Chiffon Dress Set L
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche S/S 2002 Safari Collection Animal Printed Silk Dress ( consists of top and skirt ) Size tag missing, approx. size L 100% Silk Chi...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
Rare Chanel 1983 Sz 44 10 Bubblegum Pink Boucle Vintage 80s Jacket Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
It doesn’t get any better than this ! Super rare vintage Chanel spring 1983 bubblegum Barbie pink skirt suit ! Tailored jacket features a lighter pink braid trim down the front cent...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
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...
$9,780
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...
Giorgio Armani Beige Jersey Halter Neck Strap Back Evening Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani Black Jersey Halter Neck Strap Back Evening Dress. From the late 1990s this amazing dress will keep all eyes on you! Graceful & sexy, simple & elegant it doesn...
$9,990
H 11.03 in W 10.83 in L 10.83 in
Hermès 7 Drawers Chest Semainier in Wood for Scarves or Jewels
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Drawer To store scarves, but can be used for jewels as well Made of burl wood veneer Edges decorated with "H" marquetry Includes 7 drawers in w...
YVES SAINT LAURENT 1976 Russian Collection Brown Broadtail Mink Fur Trim Coat S
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Yves Saint Laurent was among the first major designers to celebrate traditional Russian dress, and his lavish Autumn–Winter 1976/77 “Opéras – Ballets Russes” (the famed “Russian Coll...
1970s Vintage Oscar de la Renta Matching Plaid Dress + Jacket Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant 2-piece vintage 1970s jacket and dress ensemble by Oscar de la Renta. Dress is partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Jacket is fully lined with button, tie and hook...
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
Christian Dior Haute Couture Long Blue Gown Provenance Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long royal blue silk taffeta gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988-89. The gown has long sleeves, a wrapped front and back bodice, a large bow on the side hip, a...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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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.