Vintage Robert Meshkoff Dramatic Black Wool Coat with Fur Collar
Old Hollywood glamour, distilled into one extraordinary coat.
This vintage Robert Meshkoff Original California coat has an exceptionally elegant silhouette, cut long and lean in deep black and crowned with an incredibly generous genuine fur collar. The collar sweeps dramatically around the shoulders and down across the front, creating the kind of luxurious framing rarely seen in contemporary outerwear.
The restrained body of the coat is the perfect counterpoint to the volume of the fur. A decorative black passementerie-style closure at the waist adds just enough ornamentation while drawing the coat inward and emphasizing its graceful, elongated shape.
There is something beautifully cinematic about this piece. It doesn't rely on embellishment or color to command attention—the proportion, movement and magnificent collar do all the work.
Why We Love It
Because this is what timeless glamour looks like.
The sweeping 44-inch silhouette has an almost evening-coat elegance, while that extraordinary fur collar transforms a classic black coat into something memorable. We especially love the asymmetrical way the fur falls across the front when the coat is fastened—it creates softness and drama without overwhelming the wearer.
Details
Designer: Robert Meshkoff Original California
Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Size: Vintage size 10
Color: Black
Collar: Genuine fur
Closure: Decorative black loop/passementerie-style waist closure
Silhouette: Long, gently flared
Lining: Fully lined
Made in: California, USA
The fiber content and specific species of fur are not identified on the label shown.
Measurements
Shoulders: approximately 17 inches
Pit to pit: approximately 19 inches
Sleeves: approximately 23 inches
Length: approximately 44 inches
Measurements are taken flat and are approximate. Vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing; please compare measurements with a similar garment that fits you well.
Condition
Good vintage condition - The fur appears full and beautifully preserved in the photographs.
Collector's Notes
Robert Meshkoff's California label places this coat within a particularly glamorous chapter of American vintage fashion, when California makers were producing sophisticated specialty garments that combined classic tailoring with dramatic details.
What makes this example special is its restraint. Instead of competing with the extraordinary fur collar, the coat itself remains beautifully simple and elongated. The result is a piece that feels luxurious without feeling overly ornate.
And then there is that collar. Its exceptional scale turns the neckline into the focal point of the entire garment, beautifully framing the face and shoulders before sweeping across the body.
Some vintage whispers its age. This one whispers glamour.