Vintage Leather Coat

Yes, leather jackets were popular in the 50s. They became a trend after Marlon Brando wore one in the 1953 film The Wild One. Beloved by rockers, rebels and outsiders, the original leather biker jacket was introduced by the Schott Brothers, in Manhattan, in 1928. Because of its association with motorcycle club riots, U.S. schools banned the jackets for a time. Shop a selection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.

Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.

What a vintage mink coat is worth will depend on certain factors. A small mink coat could sell for under $300 while a top designer coat could sell for over $10,000 — and size, brand name, quality and condition will play a role in determining its value.

Vintage mink coats created by internationally revered designers and brands such as Versace, Chanel or Armani — none of which utilize fur anymore in their products — can fetch prices today in the tens of thousands of dollars (particularly if kept in good condition). Luxury mink coats were very fashionable during the 1980s and could command up to several hundred thousand dollars.

What a mink coat is worth can also see fluctuations owing to societal and cultural factors such as a shift in attitudes with respect to the use of animal fur in the fashion industry. 

Experts recommend consulting an appraiser or professional seller in order to accurately determine the value of your vintage mink coat.

Find vintage mink coats, jackets and other outerwear for sale on 1stDibs.

The value of a vintage mink coat depends on a variety of factors, including the condition, size, brand and quality. A small mink coat could sell for under $300 while a top designer coat could sell for over $10,000.

Luxury mink coats were especially fashionable during the 1980s, and during that period a coat of this type could command up to several hundred thousand dollars. Today, vintage mink coats created by internationally revered designers and brands such as Versace, Chanel or Armani — none of which utilize fur anymore in their products — can fetch prices in the tens of thousands of dollars (particularly if kept in good condition).

How much a mink coat is worth can also see fluctuations owing to societal and cultural factors such as a shift in attitudes with respect to the use of animal fur in the fashion industry. Experts recommend consulting an appraiser or professional seller in order to accurately determine the value of your vintage mink coat.

Find vintage mink coats, jackets and other outerwear on 1stDibs.