Outerwear

More Than a Cover-up: My Love for Iconic Coats

Rain or shine, I believe a great coat is the strongest fashion statement you can make. I’ll never forget the first time I wore an authentic vintage trench—I felt like I was in a noir film! From the heavy wool coats of the 30s to the neon windbreakers of the 80s, I’m obsessed with how outerwear protects us while defining our vibe. In this archive, we’re looking at the jackets and capes that didn't just keep people warm, but made them look legendary.

Pilot wearing vintage MA-1 bomber jacket at military airbase

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MA-1 Bomber: The Orange Lining That Saved Lives

The MA-1 bomber's reversible orange lining was a vital rescue signal for downed pilots, a functional detail that later fueled its iconic streetwear status.

By Retro Editor Jasmine // Sep 24, 2026 CONTINUE READING →

Man in denim refused entry at 1940s luxury hotel showing early stigma around casual clothing and class norms

Why Bing Crosby Was Kicked Out of a Hotel for

In 1951, Bing Crosby was kicked out of a Vancouver hotel for wearing head-to-toe denim, sparking a national conversation about class and fashion.

By Retro Editor Jasmine // Sep 15, 2026

Elegant woman wearing a classic Chanel-inspired tweed jacket with timeless Parisian fashion styling

How Chanel Made Tweed Jackets Fashion Icons

How did Coco Chanel turn the Duke of Westminster’s tweed jackets into fashion history? Follow the menswear roots of the iconic Chanel tweed suit.

By Retro Editor Jasmine // Jun 06, 2026

Model wearing a 1960s Yves Saint Laurent safari jacket inside a luxury haute couture salon

YSL's Safari Jacket Scandal: Colonial Gear to High Fashion

How did a colonial uniform become a symbol of female power? Explore the scandalous rise of Yves Saint Laurent's Safari Jacket from the bush to the runway.

By Retro Editor Jasmine // May 09, 2026

1980s businesswoman wearing a structured blazer with oversized power shoulders in a corporate boardroom

80s Power Shoulders: Women's Boardroom Armor Revealed

Unpack the phenomenon of 80s power shoulders. Discover why women donned these imposing silhouettes, effectively wearing 'armor' to conquer.

By Retro Editor Jasmine // May 04, 2026

Classic trench coat inspired by World War I military fashion and timeless outerwear style

The Trench Coat’s Legacy: From WWI to Timeless Style

Born in the trenches of WWI, the trench coat evolved from a military necessity into a symbol of timeless style, gracing icons from Hollywood to today.

By Retro Editor Jasmine // Feb 28, 2026

Inside the Outerwear archive

6 articles covering 2026

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