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Vintage Coats & Jackets I of III

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New! Item #fb014, Fab 40s Navy Faille Clutch Style Swing Coat

  • Gorgeous navy blue textured (faille like but probably a rayon blend) clutch coat with bracelet length sleeves and style to spare!

  • Ca. 1940s, early 50s with no label; A-line, swingy shape
  • This is a lightly lined, lightweight coat - fully lined in dark purplish acetate lining.
  • Side slit pocket at each hip.
  • Measures and will fit a size Small or Medium best; 34/36" bust (34" with the lapels touching), 15" straight across shoulders, 38" hips (or slightly larger), 42" total length from shoulder to hemline, arm length is 17" from shoulder to cuff edge
  • In beautiful excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. There is an approx 3" area of fade on the lining inside the right shoulder. Does not detract, is not damaged, doesn't show with the coat on obviously. That is all. Beautiful coat!

$48.00

Item #nr604, Glorious Raspberry VELVET 50s Double Breasted Coat

  • A ravishing rich raspberry velvet double breasted swing coat with style to spare! If you want to make a splash, this is the coat for you!

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s - Surrey Classics of Canada for Marshall Fields labels
  • Coat is 100% cotton velvet, with a spectacular pink satin lining; buttons are goldtone with opalescent raspberry centers that change color in the light.
  • Smaller notched collar, one slit pocket at each hip; slight A-line shape to this lovely.
  • Measures approx size ladies' M - up to 38" bust, 15" straight across shoulders, 40" hips, 38" total length from shoulder to hemline, arm length is 21" from shoulder to cuff edge
  • In beautiful, excellent condition with no holes, tears, etc. One dime sized dark mark near the left thigh area (looks like ink? may lighten with further spot cleaning) and one 2" light wear mark near the center set of buttons on the right side. All buttons intact, lining is beautiful and excellent.
  • Outstanding color! Hard to capture with our camera but trust us - it's rich, bright and holiday stunning!

$58.00

Item #sp010, Thriller! 80s Men's Grey & Yellow Leather Bomber Jacket

  • Ultra rare two tone (light pearl grey and pale yellow) soft leather bomber style men's jacket with 80s details to die for!

  • Ca. 1980s, 'Marc Buchanan Pelle' Pelle' label, jacket is a light weight crinkled leather with light acetate lining
  • Cross over style closure with the coolest onyx black SQUARE snaps; notice the gorgeous pale yellow leather belt at waist with funky 80s abstract belt buckle
  • Side zip pockets, cuffs snap and can be rolled up to show the yellow leather trim
  • Extra padded shoulders, vertical stitching at shoulders as well; lining is a darker grey lightweight acetate.
  • Tag size 38, measures true - 38" chest, shoulders measure 20" straight across (coat has dropped shoulders), waist 30" when snapped closed, 22" total length from shoulder to waist, arm length is 33" from midneck to cuff edge
  • In excellent condition with no dryness, flaking, tears to the lining, etc. There is one 1" grey smudge at the waist from the belt buckle rubbing (behind the belt buckle) and some age darkening to the belt itself, that is all. Fantastic coat! You won't find another like this one anytime soon......

$42.00

Item #sp014, Fight Club 70s Men's Cowhide Leather Jacket

  • Always cool longer car coat length medium to dark brown leather jacket in soft supple cowhide

  • Ca. 1960s or 70s, 'Leathercraft' Label - also a Lot label that reads 'exterior shell 100% cowhide with rayon lining'
  • Coat has a dark matching brown silky rayon lining and had a zip out lining at one time as well; beautiful longer 70s notched lapels and patch/flapover pocket at each hip
  • Matching leather covered buttons (3 button front) and one at each cuff edge
  • Measures approx size men's M/L - 40" chest, 20" straight across top of shoulders, 38" waist when buttoned, 32" total length from shoulder to hemline edge, arm length is 33" from midneck to cuff edge
  • In excellent condition with no dryness or flaking; tiny matchhead sized amount of wear to the left collar point; also to the edge of the coat near the top button; one very faint 2" scrap near the left back shoulder area (very faint), that is all. Lining is excellent, all buttons intact. Pockets are lined in soft tan cotton.
  • Fantastic coat! Still has that yummy leather smell....

$62.00

Item #wh088, FUN '50s Black Shiny Raincoat Trench with Red Lining

  • Your new go-to coat for spring! Fun and fabulous shiny nylon (acetate?) swing style black raincoat with big plastic buttons

  • Ca. 1950s - no label except the union/garment worker's
  • Bracelet (just over the wrist) length sleeves, coat is unlined except for the fantastic lipstick red lining
  • Measures approx size M/L - up to 40" bust (buttoned), 16" straight across shoulders, 39"+ hips (also buttoned), 42" total length from shoulder to hemline, arm length is 24" from shoulder to edge
  • In excellen condition with no holes, stains, fade, wear, etc. Show that lining, ladies! Perfect with the black/white print sleeveless dress below.

$33.00

Item #ag121, RARE 80s Honda Racer Nylon Windbreaker Jacket

  • Totally rad vintage Honda nylon windbreaker style jacket in dark teal and black with ribbed neckline

  • Ca. 1980s, 'Honda Motor Company' label inside neck
  • Jacket has 1/4 zip neck and adjustable tie at waist - top half is dark teal, bottom half is black (our photo at left is light - see large photos)
  • Left chest reads 'Scooter Mania - Honda'
  • Tag size medium, measures unisex M/L - up to 40" chest, 40" shoulders, 42" waist, 26" long from shoulder to hem, arm length is 32" from midneck to cuff
  • Cuffs are elastic - jacket is unlined
  • In excellent vintage condition - perfect for those cool summer and fall nights

$18.00

Item #nv012, Killer 70s Blue Police/Security Jacket

  • Great navy blue silky acetate blend military style jacket with gold Eagle and star design buttons

  • Ca. 1960s or 70s
  • Jacket has no labels except for a size label inside neck (42) and has a very military look
  • Fold over flap pockets on front also have smaller version of the eagle buttons; double snap at waist
  • BIG silver metal Talon zipper front; there was once a zip out lining but it is no more
  • Measures approx size men's L - 42" chest, 40" shoulders, up to 42" waist (lightly elasticized), 25" long from shoulder to hem. Arm length is 34" from mid neck to cuff
  • In excellent condition with no lining; buttons are all intact and shiny; zipper sticks a bit. The elastic areas inside the cuffs are shot (this is inside only - exterior of cuffs is smooth); there was a patch on the left shoulder at one time that has been removed and there are a few remnants from this, although no fade. Has been washed and line dried - ready to wear!

$14.00

 

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