Capes

[danabnormal]

whoa, the last post was made two two months ago;time to revive this thread.

I just purchased a magnificent vintage long black velvet cape from the early 70s on ebay
actually I'd already decided to go and get one tailored (once I'd have shitloads of money to do so ) but yesterday I 've come across that auction - and now it's miiiine.
have to add that I've been very picky about it; there had to be arm slits,a certain length etc. ...so I've really had a hard time finding one!

 

[thefunkykitten]

hmm, capes seem quite big news again on the a/w 07/08 catwalks.... do we think it's gonna be a big trend??

 

[luckyme]

I wanted to revive this thread because I have a question for those who wear capes to replace a coat. how practical are they? I just bought one and although it will be a very cool piece to own I wonder how warm they are and easy to maneuver in?

yoox.com

 

[luckyme]

just found this gorgeous picture on sart's website. this is what made me want one month's ago.

thesartorialist.blogspot.com

 

[saann]

that's too costume for my taste

 

[Guessgirl96]

I have a shorter chloe cape from last season and it's not very warm, its more for the mid season when its chilly but not freezing. Its very comfrtable though and easy to manervure in.

 

[oceanharlot]

I agree guessgirl- It was a little drafty, so I ended up wearing an extra layer to keep warm.

the other issue is where to put your bag... underneath the cape? I like it held in the hand, just below the hem of the cape, but in riskier areas I want my bag on my shoulder. a close fitting messenger bag worked for me, sometimes my shoulder bag would fall off my shoulder and it made the cape bulky underneath when held under the arm.

I got the sofia kokosalaki cape last winter and loved it. it was a little cold though. I think this year I'll save it for the not-SO-cold days.

 

[astatine]

just found this gorgeous picture on sart's website. this is what made me want one month's ago.

thesartorialist.blogspot.com

GINNY WEASLEY

 

[Cicciolina]

Bumping this up, because I capes and still haven't found a nice one. I saw one at Zara but it was very full and overwhelmed me

 

[gius]

I wanted to revive this thread because I have a question for those who wear capes to replace a coat. how practical are they? I just bought one and although it will be a very cool piece to own I wonder how warm they are and easy to maneuver in?

yoox.com

This is by AF Vandevorst
You can see the slits there at the sides, so you can take your arms when you need to

sartorialist blog

 

[luckyme]

gius, i am sold on thick heavy wool capes for warmth. they work at keeping the wind out if they are long enough and have the hand slits. i also love the idea of a hooded cape but not in red...i remember seeing that vandevorst i think its what got me started in the first place.

 

[lmelanie]

i love this cape silloutte from the Lanvin pre fall 2009 collection:












credit: www.style.com

 

[Vilela]

I love capes specially the ones that let my inner little red riding hood out.I would love to have one but I'm afraid I might like to childish. It doesn't matter is just that Red capes are so magical! like this one by Kate Sylvester or even Marianne Stokes painted one.

 

[sethii]

my scan

 

[Deborah]

I love capes specially the ones that let my inner little red riding hood out.I would love to have one but I'm afraid I might like to childish. It doesn't matter is just that Red capes are so magical! like this one by Kate Sylvester or even Marianne Stokes painted one.

That cape is amazing. I have a red cape but everyone says I look crazy in it so I have never worn it!!!

Muhahah maybe the red eyes DO may me look crazy!

 

[gius]

beautiful pictures, guys

though these two flaring out,
(sethii's and lmelanie's posts)
it is technically not a cape... rather just "A-line" silhouette or flare, etc

To define the cape, it is something where there are no sleeves.. it is one piece and there are holes for the arms

but beautiful garments nonetheless!!
i love also deborah's the way it is only subtly a cape.. it appears there are sleeves but the majority of it is connected to the body.. and you can see there is no shoulder seams either

 

[gius]

my mistake, sethii's is a cape but with a seam i guess
it's from the Fruits book, no?

you guys are inspiring me i want to wear one even more now

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i believe this is a cape..
by Wilfried Mayer spring summer 2009

ukadapta.com|

 

[Vilela]

I like Deborah's cape is really pretty.
I also like this one:

 

[ChrissyM]

i still love capes

the one i have is relatively warm but like guessgirl mentioned above it's more for midseason sort of late spring and autumn wear.. not warm enough for dead of winter in terms of having my arms peak out...

especially if i wear it with eveningwear in which my arms are bare... brr!

maybe investing in a pair of long gloves would do the trick though

 

[sethii]

my mistake, sethii's is a cape but with a seam i guess
it's from the Fruits book, no?

Almost - it's from Tune which is the male version of Fruits