Black Cat Vintage Coats and Outerwear

Custom made for its owner in 1971 and professionally stored since, this one-of-a-kind ranch mink coat is remarkable both for its beauty and its practicality. Its horizontal 5” pelts ...

Impossibly beautiful, this ultra-rare Revillon fur manages to be even more striking on its interior than its exterior. Though the cut and features are solidly mid-century, the extrao...

Whisper light despite its considerable size, this extraordinary shawl celebrates the global Egyptomania that merged Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 with Art Deco style. Simple yet striking, the shawl features a plain black ground discretely adorned with Egyptian hieroglyphs of Annubis (protector of the dead), Uraeus (god of supreme power), Tawaret (protector of mothers and children) and an arc of Winged Scarabs (rebirth) in one corner. Silk habotai piano shawl...

Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and twice as delicate) it is one of the most exquisite we have ever seen. Entirely handmade, its subtle color, delicate workmanship recalls designs by Maison Lesage. *From the personal collection of Mme. Gilberte Garros, sister of French war aviator and French Open namesake Roland Garros.* Spanish mantilla...

A sinfully luxurious textile small enough to be worn around the shoulders without bulk, but also large enough to lay on a table or piano. Clearly inspired by the work of Gallenga and...

A spectacle of a coat no matter the decade, this extraordinary piece is in such pristine condition and relevant style that it could have walked off this year’s runway. The masterful ...

Give your winter wardrobe a shot of blues-busting vitamin C with this supremely flattering, functional and toasty warm looped wool bouclé swing coat. Pair with long hot pink gloves...

Famous for making ready-to-wear clothes with the same meticulousness that other designers reserved for couture, Norman Norell excelled when creating crisp, clean silhouettes that showcased his fastidious tailoring. This contrast coat...

Jackie had one. Grace had one. Brigitte and Edie too. Considered a "neutral" since the mid-century, a leopard fur coat is the stylish gal's vintage Holy Grail, though this on is not made of the controversial genuine leopard skin Jackie's was. This one just happens to have belonged to a Las Vegas madame on top of it. A-line stenciled mink stroller coat...

Back in the 1920s, no self-respecting Ivy Leaguer would attend a game without a raccoon coat (see photos), and in 1928 George Olsen wrote a tune about them. This model, sized and cut for a woman’s figure, is a perfect mix of the blue blooded 1920s behemoth and the boho teddy bear coats of the 1970s à la Joe Namath...

Want to look pulled together in 10 seconds flat? Here’s your answer. This minimal crop jacket has no collar or closures to distract from the rest of your outfit, while the rich marin...

One of the most outrageous garments in our collection in color, style and versatility. Of course it may be worn open as a sleeveless coat, but it also looks divine fixed closed with ...

With enough body to stand on its own, this mantle flares so much when worn that none of the embroidered jet detail is obscured. Though the mohair is actually chocolate brown, it's pl...

A wearable work of art, this sculptural hobble coat resembles some of the great deconstructionist garments of Rei Kawakubo, but was created by the Danish modernist Ivan Grundahl. Fea...

If you’re thirsting for a sharp military trench with feminine flair, you’ve found mecca. With all the masculine features of the boys’ version, this exquisite trench also includes a s...

Your "go-to" fall / winter coat: dressy enough for cocktails, modern enough for daywear and soft enough that you'll never want to take it off. Its neutral shade pairs beautifully with almost any color, while raglan seams and collarless construction keep your look playful. And the buttons? Don't get us started. Collarless coat with ¾ raglan sleeve and 2 slash side pockets; small vertical darts at front and rear shoulder. Three knotted Bakelite buttons...

A regal piece of outerwear whose weight belies its warmth, this exquisite silk velvet mantle is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the touch. Vertical ruching creates drape and texture enough for it to hold its own when paired with drop waist flapper dresses or glamorous evening gowns...

Looking smart and staying warm need not be mutually exclusive. To wit, this Searle princess seam trench coat combines sleek, elegant lines with the warmth and water-resistance of a d...

Built for frigid winters and as plush and comforting as a teddy bear, this mouton swing jacket features a saturated deep brown color with the slightest hint of silky sheen. In a rare...

Favored in the mid-century because their volume allowed them to be worn over the full-skirted silhouettes of the time, opera coats still appear on modern runways due to their drama a...

Quite possibly the warmest coat you’ll ever buy, thanks to the built-in extra lining that zips out in a snap. The full swing skirt covers even the largest dresses, while thoughtful d...

Chic and sophisticated, this updated take on a traditional bomber jacket features princess seams and horizontal shirring so it molds to the contours of your body and eliminates bulk....

As timeless as a set of pearls, fur shoulder cowls convey ladylike elegance and remains essential-wearing with strapless dresses. The braided feature on this piece permits a variety ...

Unusual for its longer, plush Persian lamb fur instead of the traditional tightly-curled variety, this petite shrug provides just enough coverage to keep one’s shoulders covered over...

Effortlessly cool and rugged, this hard-working jacket brings us back to the days of Hoss, Adam and Little Joe. Perfectly broken in and built to last a life...

Like its cousin the trench coat, the pea coat enjoys military origins but its style and practicality have made it a civilian wardrobe staple. Slimmer in cut than its modern counterpa...

From the estate of an avid hunter and fly fisherman, this Norfolk hunting ensemble vibrates with a spirit of adventure. Purpose-built for the outdoorsman and nature lover, its constr...

A jacket that can seamlessly transition from jeans and sneakers to vicuna trousers and Testoni shoes, the leather moto is a timeless wardrobe workhorse. With its horizontal elbow seams, stand collar and reinforced shoulders and gussets, this one pairs ruggedness with luxury thanks to its supple lambskin exterior. Stand collar moto jacket with double horizontal elbow seams, reinforced shoulders, horizontal waist seam and rear yoke. Two slash pockets at front, plus one zippered and one buttoning interior pocket. Heavyweight front logo zipper closure; fully lined in black acetate on body, micro-stripe black/gray acetate on sleeves. fabric: lambskin leather, acetate noteworthy: professionally leather clean only repairs: none condition: excellent measurements: collar: 2” shoulders: 20 ½” sleeve length: 28” from shoulder, 19 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 18” at upper arm, 11” at wrist chest: 50” waist: 46” length: 25 ½” from shoulder, 16” from underarm, 27 ¾” from rear neck sweep: 45 ½” label: BOSS Hugo Boss...

Talk about quiet luxury: a classic camel coat made not only of decadent Mongolian cashmere, but mink fiber too. The result is a garment with the pile of cashmere but the luster of fu...