New Sexuality by Solve SunsboWhile we’ve always like the idea of capes, their structure has always been a little baffling. Even Britt, who wears hers no matter what her roommates say, finds the awkwardness of where to put your arms (no sleeves? Pseudo sleeves?) and temperature gauging for outside wear (50 degrees? Less? More?) to be a deterrent from sporting the witch-like frock. But I think it’s about time for us to get over our fear if the Fall runways are any indication of what’s to come (and aren’t they always?). From Marc Jacobs’ bright yellow belted version, to Thakoon’s militaristic button down, I think it could be the right time to have some fun with our outerwear.It might a good idea to start with something a little less intimidating, like Paul Smith’s simpler version. Or you could go all out and embrace the cape for what it is - a stylized version of the blanket, or, the original Snuggie - and throw it on top of your otherwise normal outfit with aplomb.(Via fashionista.com)
Antoni & Alison, Loius Vuitton (photos via style.com)
Alberta Ferretti, Akris
Aquascutum, Behnaz Sarafpour
Betty Jackson
Blugirl, Byblos
Carolina Herrera
Chanel, Charles Nolan
Christian Lacroix, Fendi
Erin Fetherston
Giambattista Valli
Giorgio Armani, Halston
Issey Miyake, Jasper Conran
Jeremy Scott, Joanna Mastroianni
Jonathan Saunders, Lela Rose
Malo, Mara Hoffman
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Nathan Jenden, Osman Yousefzada
Peter Som, Project Runway Designers
Ports 1961
Ralph Lauren, Reem Acra
Ruffian, Temperley
Sonia Rykiel
Thakoon Panichgul, Three as Four
Valentino, Y-3
Vivienne Westwood
So, would you wear a cape, darlings?
Or is this a look better left to Count Dracula impersonators?
