Burberry Vintage 1960s Blue & Green Checked Wool Plaid Cape Coat
By Burberry
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Reversible with the beige / khaki cotton blend gabardine that Burberry is known for on their iconic trench coats, with a green wool tartan check on the reverse.
Sold|$325
Guy Laroche Blue Wool Cape
Located in Topanga, CA
Long cape, with detailing hand slits, rouching at shoulders, lightly padded.
Valentino Vintage Black Wool & Velvet Cape
By Valentino
Located in US
Valentino Vintage Miss V Black Wool Cape & Velvet Nehru Collar Pin Tuck Yoke Vintage Valentino Miss V Wool Cape features black button closures with rhinestone jewels at the center...
Sold|$882
Grey Per Spook Ruffled Wool Cape
By Per Spook
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A grey Per Spook wool cape with a ruffled collar and a drawstring closure. The voluminous cape has long sleeves with a tie around each cuff. The floor-length cape is unlined. The ...
Guy Laroche Diffusion Black Wool Cape
By Guy Laroche
Located in Topanga, CA
Black woven wool cape with 4 buttons and arm holes, no wear to the fabric.
Bergdorf Goodman Fur Trimmed Wool Cape
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cape from Bergdorf Goodman is made of soft navy medium-weight wool with luxurious fur trim along all edges. No closures. Unlined. Free size. Center Back Length: 39&q...
Sold|$1,125
1970s Classic Celine Tan Wool Cape
Located in Houston, TX
Perfect for the upcoming fall season...Celine dark tan colored wool cape with gold tone claw-like clasp that fastens at the neck. The clasp has CELINE stamped on the middle claw. Bro...
Antonio Berardi Black Wool-Blend Cape
By Antonio Berardi
Located in London, GB
Antonio Berardi Black Wool-Blend Cape - High collar - Black exposed zipper to the front - 2 front pockets - Tonal stitching - Black leather trims to the exterior - White trims to th...
Sold|$1,118
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A ca. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent burgundy wool cape with voluminous capelet style sleeves. The cape has a button down front, black trimming and round edges to the hemline, a stand up co...
1970s Roberta di Camerino Red Wool Cape
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Roberta di Camerino red wool cape. Overall good conditions: small hole on the top, see the pictures. One size.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1970s Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Iconic Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s cape featured in camel color, made of 100% wool, unlined, labeled size 42, and made in France. Length measures: 51''
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Yellow Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a versatile Yves Saint Laurent vintage cape from the 1980s in a dandelion yellow wool with black lining. This collarless cape hits mid-thigh, and closes with a hidden mu...
1980s Emmanuelle Khahn Black Wool & Ostrich Feather Cape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An absolutely stunning 1980s Emmanuelle Khahn thin black wool cape with a trim of voluminous black and grey ostrich feathers
Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Black Wool Velvet Cape Italy
By Ferragamo
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sensational vintage cape from Ferragamo in black wool with black velvet trim. I love the way the velvet wraps around the neck like a scarf on one side. Though this is sha...
Vintage Hermes Cashmere/Wool Cape with Leather Trim
By Hermès
Located in Hamburg, Deutschland
Vintage Hermes oliv green cape with lamb leather trim. Hermes Paris signature buttons. Excellent condition- no flaws to mention. Material 70% Wool and 30% Cashmere. Size fits all...
Gieves Ltd Black Wool Cape Cloak - 1950's
Located in London, Chelsea
Stunning Vintage Rare Gieves Ltd Cape. The most accurate name for this beautiful piece is boat cloak. It is black, made of the finest wool with a velvet collar with openings/slits fo...
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Wool Hooded Cape w/ Tassel
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in US
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Fringed Wool Cape w/ Hood and Tassel from the 1970's Yves Saint Laurent 1970's wool cape featured in a neutral beige color, 100% wool, cream knit fringe trim,...
Cream Full Length Wool Cape with Mink Tails, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Cream Full Length Wool Cape w/ Mink Tails. Snaps closed at throat. Scarf is attached to back of cape and can be worn in a variety of ways!
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Brown Wool-Blend Cape, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Variation brown wool-blend cape with three-quarter length sleeves and black trim down the open-front, the collar, hemline, and sleeves. The cape is...
1980s Saint Laurant Rive Gauche Black Wool Hood Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milan, Italy
This gorgeous 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hood cape cloack is in a black wool fabric and has black trimming and tassel on the hood. Measurement: Estimeted size: one si...
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue wool & black suede cape
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, early 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Blue wool & black suede cape. This gorgeous cape is made of vibrant blue wool with thick, black suede skin edge binding at the col...
c.1974 Valentino Boutique Nubby Wool Oversized Check Cape
By Valentino
Located in Rockwood, ON
This striking cape is from the 1970s Valentino boutique label. The cut and drape of the wool is fabulous and it feels like a piece you should be stomping about the Moors in. The over...
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Teal Blue Wool Cape
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare 1970s Yves Saint Laurent unlined teal blue wool cape with black silk tapestry trim, an oversized hood with a centered black tassel. The cape was made for 1976 Fall/Winter ...
Givenchy Vintage Cape Wrap Wool Bergdorf Goodman New York 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage black wool cape style wrap from Givenchy was purchased at Bergdorf Goodman in New York in the 1970's and is in mint condition with the exception of one edge of the label...
Givenchy Black Wool & Cashmere Ruffled Collar Cape - Size US 8
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Black Wool & Cashmere Ruffled Collar Cape -Made of a soft wool and cashmere blend -Gorgeous ruffled collar -Concealed button fastening to the front -Arm holes to the fro...
Valentino Dark Green Vintage Wool and Velvet Pleated Maxi Cape, 1980s
By Valentino Miss V, Valentino
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Valentino Dark Green Vintage Wool & Velvet Pleated Maxi Cape Coat, 1980s Estimated Size: women's Medium to Large, would fit most sizes but due to the amount of fabric it might s...
Etro Runway Black & Gold Metallic Paisley Pattern Wool-Blend Jacquard Cape
By Etro
Located in Paradise Island, BS
This Etro Fall 2019 Runway open-front cape / poncho features an oversized silhouette and a metallic black and gold jacquard tapestry of beautifully intricate embroidery. Pair this wi...
Etro Runway Black & Gold Metallic Paisley Pattern Wool-Blend Jacquard Cape
By Etro
Located in Paradise Island, BS
This Etro Fall 2019 Runway open-front cape / poncho features an oversized silhouette and a metallic black and gold jacquard tapestry of beautifully intricate embroidery. Pair this wi...
Christian Dior Marc Bohan Violet Wool Cape With Croquis and Photo, 1971
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous violet cape by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior! The calf-length coat features a simple streamlined a-line silhouette, and an elongated triangular collar that can be flipped up...
Christian Dior Marc Bohan Violet Wool Cape With Croquis and Photo, 1971
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous violet cape by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior! The calf-length coat features a simple streamlined a-line silhouette, and an elongated triangular collar that can be flipped up...
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Black Wool Sequin Leather Cape, Fall 2014
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, Autumn-Winter 2014, black wool cape with sequin, leather and textured panels throughout, fur hook and loop concealed snap closure at center front an...
Winter White Wool Designer Yeohlee Hooded Cape Cloak One Size As New
Located in Portland, OR
This one size cloak or cape is in pure winter white wool and has a single button closure at the neck. The cape has a 17" neck opening when buttoned, and is 48" long from the to of t...
1966 Christian Dior Beige-Creme Mohair Wool Long Sleeve Dress & Cape Ensemble
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Christian Dior dress and cape ensemble dating back to their 1966 Fall-Winter collection. The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute-Couture. When the talented ...
Christian Dior Haute Couture By Marc Bohan Cream Wool Cape, Autumn - Winter 1966
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Christian Dior Haute Couture by Marc Bohan Autumn-Winter 1966 cream wool cape with pointed collar, dual slits at sides and diamante embellished contrast snap closure at center front....
Vintage 1970s Sheilagh Brown Mohair Draped Wrap Wool Coat One Size
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Vintage 1970s Sheilagh Brown Mohair Coat. Mustard yellow colour soft mohair with draped design. Free size. Measuring 18 inches across shoulders and 48 inches length.
Vintage Mens Grey Wool Mod Fashion Cape Coat, 1960s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An amazing and rare vintage mens cape from the 60s by British tailors, J Compton Sons & Webb. In a grey wool with the slightest hint of blue. It fastens at the front with silver mili...
Runway Piéce Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Cutout Tiered Cape Poncho M Size
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in VERGT, FR
Rare Runway Editorial CAPE PONCHO COAT WOOL JUNYA WATANABE CDG Iconic Piéce Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Black Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons cape with bateau neckline and tier...
1960s Oscar de La Renta Bohemian Trim Wool Cloak
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Houston, TX
This mid century calf - length wool cloak by Oscar de La Renta is an absolute delight! The cloak is made of soft, thick black wool, and features a bright and colorful bohemian trim. ...
Chloe 1980s Ad Campaign Green Wool High Neck Batwing Sleeve Swagger Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Size: Marked 36 but fits like a modern women's Small to Large due to loose fit. Please check measurements. Bust & Waist - Free Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 28” / 71cm A fabulous vint...
Vintage 1970s Black Wool & Velvet Collar Austrian Cape Coat
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A fantastic vintage womens cape from the 70s by Austrian label, Osterreich. In a black wool with a black velvet collar and velvet trim down the front. It fastens down the front and a...
Men's Harris Wool Tweed Tartan Inverness Cape Coat, 1950s
By Harris Tweed
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Rare Mens Harris Wool Tweed Tartan Inverness Cloak Coat, 1950s Estimated Size: Men's XXL.
Sold|$475
1970s Ferragamo Cocoon Cape Coat
By Ferragamo
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful cocoon cape coat 100% wool Attached neck scarf 3/4 length sleeves Fastens with one coat hook at neck
1960's Luxurious Black Wool & Genuine Sheared Beaver-Fur Belted Mod Cape Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1960's "La Blau" New York designer coat in the most fabulous imported wool and sheared beaver-fur combination.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Trench Coat Detachable Cape Wool YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This coat has an amazing detachable shawl cape and its original matching wool belt.
Sold|$400
Valentino 1970's Wool Plaid Cape
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino 1970's Wool Plaid Cape
Alexander McQueen Red Wool Skull Cape
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
A red cape with fringes and grey skull motifs by Alexander McQueen. The item is brand new. It has no fastening and can be styled in a variety of ways. Free size.
1940's Navy-Blue Wool Double-Breasted Princess Coat w/ Detachable Fox-Fur Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1940's "Kingsley" designer coat in the most fabulous virgin-wool and genuine Arctic fox-fur combination. The beautiful navy-blue color is perfect for the upcoming winter sea...
Burberry Black Wool Blend Military Cape With Tassels
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
Burberry Black Wool Blend Military Cape With Tassels -Burberry wool blend military cape with tassels. -Made from a stretch-wool blend, this cape features hand-crafted tassels -...
JUNYA WATANABE / COMME DES GARCONS Men's olive wool poncho wrap cape
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Newport Beach, CA
JUNYA WATANABE / COMME DES GARCONS Men's olive wool poncho wrap cape. The hooded wrap front poncho features button front closures with storm front neck flap. Adjustable utility d...
1970s Irish Donegal Wool Hooded Cape Coat
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Killer 1970s genuine Irish Donegal wool hooded cape. INCREDIBLE piece. Surprisingly lightweight somewhat shaggy open weave with optional belted front and oversized hood. Single closu...
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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