Wonderful 1970s Grey Full Length Wool Cape w Elaborate Braided Edge Detail designer-bessi This is an amazing combination

This is an amazing combination of that 1950s aesthetic that Suzy Perette was known for and the more modern eye that Victor Costa brought to the table when he designed for the company from 1965-1973

hidden set painted metal zipper and fabric covered snap at the waist

Trigère did not sketch her designs

The fabric is a stiffened

The skirt is swingy and surprisingly fully - the gathers where it sets into the† waist add to the fullness but that wide waist band really take out any bulk and make it feel kicky and fun

Wonderful 1970s Grey Full Length Wool Cape w Elaborate Braided Edge Detail designer-bessi This is an amazing combinationThe 1970s saw the height of the cape's popularity and they were a tremendously easy way to add a ton of drama to any outfit from jeans to evening wear. This one is made from a heavy grey wool and is cut to be full length and with tremendous volume through the cut. The lines are easy and the weight of the wool allows it to fall from the shoulders in a swoop of fabric that falls to the floor. It is constructed from a steel grey wool that is warm and has