Azzaro velvet jacket
$2,126
Azzaro velvet jacket
By Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
AZZARO - (Made in France) Black velvet jacket, collar and sleeve bottoms sewn with guipure.
$2,126
Azzaro velvet jacket
By Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
AZZARO - (Made in France) Black velvet jacket, collar and sleeve bottoms sewn with guipure.
Black sponge velvet jacket Sonia Rykiel
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sponge velvet jacket . Fabric composition: 55% cotton, 27% rayon, 18% nylon.
Black velvet jacket with zip Courrèges Paris
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet jacket with zip. Black polyester insert on the shoulders, cuffs and middle back ( waist band)
$784Sale Price|38% Off
Vintage Moschino Couture Blue Velvet Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Moschino Couture blue velvet jacket featuring eight gold buttons on front and two front pockets
Vintage Myrene de Premonville Velvet Jacket
Located in London, GB
A super chic and soft vintage velvet jacket by Myreene de Premonville. In an olive brown colour with mother of pearl buttons, the jacket has a cut away collar ,interesting cuff detai...
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Black Velvet Jacket
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
The jacket dates from 1992, and is in a super soft velvet.
Vintage Caroline Charles Printed Velvet Jacket
By Caroline Charles
Located in London, GB
A stunning and super soft vintage velvet jacket by Caroline Charles. The fabric has a black background with khaki and brown floral design.
Elegant Silk Taffeta Ruffled Velvet Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Silk Taffeta Ruffled Velvet Jacket from the 1980's attributed to Oscar de la Renta.
Black velvet jacket with beaded work TRUSSARDI
By Trussardi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet jacket with beaded work. No fabric composition tag but the velvet could be rayon or silk velvet and the lining probably acetate or rayon.
1990S Black & Teal Silk Rayon Burnout Velvet Jacket With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Teal Silk Rayon Burnout Velvet Jacket With Fringe
1992 Yves Saint Laurent YSL Bordeaux Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Bordeaux velvet jacket featuring notched lapels, fancy large buttons and fully lined.
Evening velvet jacket with thread and cabochons embroidery André Laug
By André Laug
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening velvet jacket with brown thread and black cabochons embroidery.
Black velvet jacket with jewlery buttons Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet jacket with jewlery buttons. Black satin lining.
1990S Red Japanese Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1990S Red Japanese Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Jacket MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.
Padded velvet jacket with animal print ESCADA by Margaretha Ley
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Padded velvet jacket with animal print. Shell fabric composition: 90% cotton, 10% rayon.
1990S Brown Hand Painted Silk Velvet Jacket With Rope Belt
Located in New York, NY
This piece is lined in silk satin and is very luxurious. 1990S Brown Hand Painted Silk Velvet Jacket With Rope Belt
Jean Paul Gaultier Crimson Red Brushed Velvet Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier wonderfully wicked crimson red brushed cotton velvet jacket is fully lined and detailed with distressed leather within the pockets, collar and cuffs.Unde...
SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Paris – Silk Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in PARIS, FR
SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche – Silk Velvet Jacket Dating from the late 1970s to early 1980s and often associated with the Ballet Russe line, this rare jacket from a vintage two-piece se...
Burgundy velvet jacket padded and top-stitched Jean Patou Boutique
By Jean Patou Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy velvet jacket padded and top-stitched. Velvet composition: 60% cotton, 40% rayon.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Velvet Jacket 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in PARIS, FR
Black velvet jacket by Yves Saint Laurent, dating to the 1970s.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Plum Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This elegant velvet jacket was designed by Yves Saint Laurent during the early 1980s and we have attached an editorial shoot of a very similar jacket from the Fall 1981/1982 collecti...
Printed velvet jacket with "trompe l'oeil" vest underneath Umberto Tozzi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed velvet jacket with "trompe l'oeil" vest underneath.
"Clock" printed and padded velvet jacket with zip Escada Circa 1980's
By Escada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
"Clock" printed and padded velvet jacket with zip and gold metal button on the pockets.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Dark Green Velvet Jacket 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in PARIS, FR
Dark green velvet jacket by Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, dating from the 1970s (Russian Ballets collection).
1980s Arnold Scaasi Cobalt Purple Silk Panne Velvet Jacket w Rhinestone Roses
By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi Cobalt Purple Silk Panne Velvet Jacket w Rhinestone Roses: Collarless, with a gathered shoulder and multiple hook and eye closures down the front.
Vintage Blue Velvet Jacket
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage jacket in blue velvet by Ronalo Joyce. The jacket has boning and white button front fastening, with a v neckline. it is longer at the back with bow detail, and can be...
Comme Des Garçons Velvet Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This vintage cream-colored velvet button-down Comme des Garçons jacket is made unique with its "decolorized" pink details: four pink pockets and "runoff" markings on some buttons and...
Vintage Donald Campbell Velvet Jacket
By Donald Campbell
Located in London, GB
A fun jacket by Donald Campbell. The jacket has wonderful pink and green decoration, a front opening and peplum with scallop hem.
Bill Blass Beaded Black Velvet Jacket with Pure White Beaded Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Bill Blass designed this beautiful beaded black velvet jacket and the detail is just amazing! The body of the jacket is covered with alternating rows of white beads surrounded by b...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Rare Velvet Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Even standing still, the jacket performs. The textile itself - a richly textured velvet corduroy - adds another layer of seduction.
1970s Hermes Silk and Velvet Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A rare and highly collectible late 1970’s Hermes unstructured wrap-over jacket with deep V-neckline and stylized kimono sleeves, the front of fine silk twill woven panels with an all...
Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Tailored Navy Velvet Jacket with Shoulder Pads
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A structured velvet jacket from Thierry Mugler Couture, 1990s, in deep navy with geometric panel seaming and a pronounced shoulder line
Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" jacket is made of soft bordeaux velvet with 5 black buttons at the front, no pockets.
Vintage Blue Velvet Jacket /Top by Renee Joyce
Located in London, GB
A head turning jacket in blue velvet by Renee Joyce, Princess Collection.
1980s Karl Lagerfeld Wool Houndstooth and Velvet Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Collarless with round black plastic buttons engraved with KL. folded patch pockets with black velvet and royal blue woven trim. Cuffs fold back to reveal black velvet and blue trim.
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré FW 1994 Black Velvet Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
The jacket features a dramatic double-breasted front, adorned with shimmering facette buttons that catch the eye and accentuate the sharp, peaked lapels.
Yves Saint Laurent Raspberry Red Cut to Black Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New Hope, PA
Yves Saint Laurent designed this gorgeous jacket for the Rive Gauche line. The raspberry red velvet is cut to the black background creating the thin horizontal black lines.
Yves Saint Laurent Iconic "Russian" Collection Maroon Crushed Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent's famous iconic "Russian" collection in this maroon crushed velvet cropped jacket is fully lined with quilted black silk.
Chanel Purple Velvet Jacket & Skirt Set 1993A
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Purple Velvet Jacket & Skirt Set 1993A exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated style.
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Black Velvet Jacket with Jewel Toned Trim
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Circa 1990s, this Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is tailored from inky black velvet. The curved neckline recalls tunic styles and gives way to a front secured with large black velvet butt...
Escada Black Crushed Velvet Jacket Blazer with Passementerie Border, 1980s
By Escada, Margaretha Ley
Located in Munich, DE
Luxe Escada by Margaretha Ley jacket or blazer in plush black crushed silk blend velvet with beautiful passementerie border and buttons.
Yves Saint Laurent velvet jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture circa 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1988 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Royal-blue silk velvet bolero jacket. Silk lining. Composition and size...
Yves Saint Laurent 1985s Veste Smoking FR38 Black silk velvet Jacket UK10 US8
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Yves Saint Laurent jacket circa 1985 tuxedo in black silk velvet, contrasting notched collar closed by a faceted black glass button, 2 chest pockets, long sleeves adorned with a coor...
$675Sale Price|24% Off
Christian Lacroix Velvet Jacket with Stenciled Designs in the Manner of Fortuny
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New Hope, PA
The left sleeve is lavender with another coral flower. The back of the jacket repeats these design motifs. The jacket is in excellent condition.
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Purple Green Fuchsia Plaid Wool Velvet Jacket Blazer
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage EMANUEL UNGARO regal purple, fuchsia, and green wool tartan plaid jacket! Collar, front pockets, and sleeve cuffs are trimmed in luxurious black velvet.
Escada by Margaretha Ley 1980's Multi Printed Velvet Jacket - Size 38
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The jacket has multicolor regal print on a black velvet background.
Full embroideries velvet boléro jacket OSCAR de la RENTA
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Full embroideries boléro velvet jacket. Silk lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$113Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Darà Bordeaux Velvet Unisex Jacket Made in Italy, Size 42
Located in Capri, IT
1970s Darà bordeaux velvet jacket totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: acetate viscose
Saint Laurent Gray Velvet Cropped Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Alford, MA
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche charcoal gray velvet jacket, c. late 1970s-early 1980s, trimmed on all edges in black braid.
$367Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino Vintage 1980s Black White Velvet Unisex Jacket, Size 42
By Moschino
Located in Capri, IT
Moschino Couture Black White Velvet Jacket Totally made in italy in size 42 Composition: Rayon and acetate Measurements: total lenght 71 cm Shoulder to hem 54 cm
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.
1940s Torso Creations Red Velvet Bolero Jacket w Lattice Overlay & Ruffles
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Torso Creations Red Velvet Bolero Jacket w Lattice Overlay & Ruffles: Horsehair braid with rhinestones at intersections overlay this lovely velvet jacket with tiered ruffle ne...
$798Sale Price|55% Off
Vintage Franck Sorbier Haute Couture Black Velvet Mother of Pearl Buttons Jacket
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Frank Sorbier Haute Couture black velvet jacket. - Featuring embedded Mother of Pearl buttons throughout the jacket
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Color Block Velvet Smock Jacket
By Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Saint Laurent cotton velvet jacket featuring a loose smock like fit with billowing sleeves.
1960s Neiman Marcus Silver Key Black Velvet Lattice Beaded Vintage 60s Jacket
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s NEIMAN MARCUS ‘Silver Key’ black velvet jacket ! Features intricate lattice ribbon entail with thousands of hand-sewn black rhinestones and beads.
$2,717
Christian Dior jacket
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Patterned velvet jacket. Golden metal buttons with glass paste.
Antique Red Velvet Efe Zeybek Jacket Turkish Vest with Gold Embroidery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique collector red velvet jacket with gold Middle Eastern Moorish style embroidery.
Burberry London Bond Street Black Velvet Men’s Jacket, Size 46 Long
By Burberry, Burberry London
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A refined men’s velvet jacket by Burberry London, tailored in the iconic Bond Street model.
Jean Paul Gaultier Rust Colored Velvet Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Double breasted cotton velvet jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier in a rich rust color.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Velvet Long Jacket, Chocolate Brown
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche long velvet jacket in rich chocolate brown. The sophisticated silhouette features a pointed collar, gathered shoulders, two front pockets, long s...
Adolfo Velvet Jacket
By Adolfo
Located in New York, NY
Adolfo Velvet jacket with satin trimming. Dating back to late 70s early 80s.
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Lilli Diamond Black Velvet Jacket, 1950s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lilli Diamond Black Velvet Jacket, 1950s. Evening velvet jacket, no front closures, wide flared sleeves.
Yves Saint Laurent burgundy velvet jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche velvet jacket. Burgundy with black trim and black faux jet buttons.
Escada Black Velvet Jacket with Embellishments
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous Escada black velvet jacket is embellished on the pockets with four beaded and sequined half clocks and with gold bullion and jewels.
Vintage 1980’s Emanuel Ungaro classic black velvet jacket
Located in Tetsworth, GB
Vintage 1980’s Emanuel Ungaro classic black velvet jacket
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Chocolate Brown Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Chocolate Brown Velvet Jacket
Emilio Pucci 1960s Geometric Print Velvet Jacket
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Emilio Pucci cotton velvet jacket has an iconic late 1960's geometric design with the Pucci signature throughout.
Moschino Cheap Chic Black Stretch Velvet Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chic black stretch velvet jacket Vintage Moschino is always a great find and this stretch velvet fitted jacket is as wearable today as when it was made !
Emilio Pucci Printed Blue Velvet Jacket - 1960's
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Outstanding museum quality vintage Emilio Pucci velvet jacket. Blue, black, green, aqua, gray, white and lime green colors are in the print of the jacket's fabric.
Vintage Velvet Jacket
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Jacket Circa 1990 - Color Purple - Small Jacket fitting like a bolero - 3/4 Sleeves - No enclose and no collar - Perfect Condition - Perfect for a XS
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Topanga, CA
Cropped velvet jacket with black shiny buttons, fully lined.
1960s Pucci Geometric Print Velvet Jacket
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
It has a notched collar and buttons down the front and at the wrist with velvet covered Pucci buttons. The jacket is marked as a size 12, which is the equivelant to contemporary size 6.
1980s KANSAI YAMAMOTO rubber patterned velvet jacket
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Black crushed velvet jazzy patterned jacket from Kansai Yamamoto Vintage featuring a wide lapel, long sleeves, a front button fastening and a blue and yellow rubber jazzy pattern.
Thea Porter Velvet Jacket with Sleeve Embellishment, 1970s
By Thea Porter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage jacket from Thea Porter Couture dates to the 1970's and is made of the softest jet black velvet.
Diane Von Furstenburg Cropped Wool and Velvet Jacket
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in New York, NY
The jacket body is cropped and fitted with a large rounded velvet collar.
1990s Valentino Black Wool and Velvet Jacket Double Breasted
By Valentino
Located in Brindisi, IT
Valentino 1990 short jacket - 100% wool The jacket is buttoned with a clip on the waist.
Donald Deal for Neiman Marcus Cropped Silk Velvet Jacket Size 6.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Deal for Neiman Marcus 1990s cropped eggplant color silk velvet cropped jacket is an USA size 6. Ladies please grab your trusted tape measure so you can properly measure your ...
1980s Lilli Rubin Black Velvet Jacket & Skirt Suit Set w/ White Satin Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Lilli Rubin Black Velvet Jacket & Skirt Suit Set w/ White Satin Trim.
Vintage 1991 Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche Black Velvet Jacket w Silver Buttons
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black jacket with beautiful silver buttons. 70% cotton 30% rayon SIze 36 Measurements bust 38" shoulders 17" sleeves 23" leng...
CHANEL Red 1980s Jacket Size 36
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel red vintage velvet jacket with pointed collar, four patch pockets and interlocking CC snap closures at front.
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Flecked Velvet Blazer, Circa: 1990's
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Salvatore Ferragamo, Circa: 1990's black flecked velvet jacket, front button closure, two front pockets and fully lined.
Rare 1970's Granny Takes a Trip Documented Merlot Red Velvet Dandy Blazer Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly rare and ultra chic Granny Takes a Trip merlot red velvet jacket from the closet of legendary Scottish rock singer-songwriter Frankie Miller.
1979 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Royal Purple Velvet Jacket Knicker Pantsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacket is fully lined. Perfectly working original pant zipper.
Averardo Bessi Velvet Blazer - Bolero - C 1970
By Averardo Bessi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Bessi velvet jacket with original silk lining with Bessi signature throughout the lining.
1970s Dior Velvet Smoking Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1970s Dior Velvet Smoking Jacket made in France from silk velvet.
Moschino Cheap Chic Red Wool Black Velvet Trim Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino cheap chic red wool black velvet trim jacket Be retro glam wearing this vintage jacket by Moschino Cheap and Chic!
1990's ZORAN Reversible velvet / tonic silk evening jacket
By Zoran
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1990's ZORAN, reversible dark burgundy, velvet and tonic silk evening jacket. Open-front, closure-less style, reversible jacket which can be worn on the velve...
Comme des Garcons 1990s Mens Velvet Cropped Evening Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
The jacket is cropped and meant to be worn open. The body is a soft black velvet with the clever addition of four slash pockets with a lining of purple wool peeking through.
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