We live in an era that fashion is at it’s finest , trends come and go faster than ever , new styles, new voices , new fashion roads open every single day! Fortunatelly the old never ”gets old” and the love of classic vintage fashion remains timeless .
If you’re anything like us, you constantly look to the past for your daily style inspiration. From the faded brown mink stoles of the 1960s to the full length fur coats of the 1940s there are a lot of vintage ideas to inspire you.
Everyone’s mother or grandmother has a fur coat, this fact by itself makes fur a synonym of Vintage. Every time I spell this word, i bring unconsciously in my mind the dark brown , full length, heavy mink coat of my grandfather. I am very happy to see that many young people express the nostalgia for their roots and their past with a vintage approach in their style! We have collected some of our favorite vintage fur styles in an effort to travel you back to a different era.
1980s
Vintage mink coat
Princess Diana in white mink coat 1980s
Queen Elizabeth 1985, shop similar Glow Mink Fur Coats here
Vintage silver mink coat 80s
Linda Evangelista for Vogue September 1989
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1970s
Chinchilla coat 1970s
Jackie Onassis 70s
jaqueline bisset 1970s
L’Officiel magazine 1974 vintage white fur coats
Marie Claire Magazine Paris 1974
1960s
Vintage mink etol
Bette Davis 1963
Brigitte Bardot 1960s
Elizabeth Taylor as ‘Gloria Wandrous’ in Butterfield 8 (1960) in mink coat
New York Harbor, 1962
Simone d’Aillencourt in white mink stole 60s
Sophia Loren in London 1960s
Wilhelmina Cooper for Vogue August 1963
1950s
Barbara Mullen in EMBA mink jacket 50s
Carmen Dell’Orefice, Vogue, October 1955
Lena Horne Wearing a Fox Vest
Christian Dior vintage mink 50s
Dorian Leigh 50s
Mairilyn Monroe 1950s
Marilyn Monroe Chinchilla coat 1950s
Queen Elizabeth 50s
Rita Hayworth. 1950s
Sophia Loren,1959
Suzy Parker, photo by Virginia Thoren 1955
1940s
Judy Garland 1940s
Judy Garland wearing mink coat 1943
Katharine Hepburn 1940s
Lauren Bacall 1940s
Vivien Leigh 1940s
1930s
Bette Davis, wearing fox fur jacket 1938
Carole Lombard 1930s
Claudette Colbert 1935
Joan Bennett fox cape 30s
Marlene Dietrich wearing vintage fur 1930
Vivien Leigh 1939
1920s
Clara Bow 1920s
Greta Garbo in Gilbert Adrian – 1928 – Wild Orchids
Mademoiselle Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in vintage fur coat 1920s
Short chinchilla jacket horizontally.
Elizabeth Taylor, 1952
Model wearing a fur-trimmed coat, 1957.
Monique Chevalier in a mink fur jacket, 1958
FAQs
1. What defines a fur piece as truly vintage?
A vintage fur piece is typically at least 20–30 years old and reflects the craftsmanship, materials, and silhouettes of its era rather than modern production trends.
2. How can vintage fur be styled in a modern wardrobe?
Vintage fur works best when paired with contemporary pieces such as denim, minimalist basics, or sneakers, creating contrast between old-world luxury and modern simplicity.
3. Is vintage fur considered sustainable fashion?
Yes. Reusing existing fur garments supports circular fashion by extending the life of high-quality materials and reducing the demand for new production.
4. How can you tell if a vintage fur coat is still wearable today?
The key factors are lining condition, fur density, flexibility of the hide, and proper storage history. A well-preserved vintage fur can remain wearable for decades.
5. Why are younger generations drawn to vintage fur aesthetics?
Vintage fur connects fashion with memory, identity, and authenticity. Younger generations often embrace it as a way to express nostalgia, individuality, and respect for craftsmanship.
