• The label on this piece dates it to the mid-late 1980s, maybe early 1990s 
• It was made under the creative direction of Carolina Herrera.
• She launched her label in 1981 and prior to that had been known as a style setter.
• This is a fantastically rare and wonderful piece from those earlier days and it is one of the best capes that I think I have ever come across in all of my years of doing vintage.
• The knits used in it feels like it is a combination of an angora and mohair. Mixed in with that are gold and a reddish gold metallic thread used for some of the long rows that run the length of the cape.
• This mix of autumn feeling colours is just phenomenal and the metallic pieces that are woven in with the knit add a beautiful subtle shimmer to the entire cape.
• The knits have been set in long vertical rows that run the entire length of the cape. 
• I love how the panels are sewn more tightly together to about the waist area and then they open up. This technique gives you extra volume for the bottom portion of the cape.
• There are no arm openings on this one. It simply slips on to the shoulders and then ties at the neck with long matching knit ties.
• Inside, the cape is finished in a deep burgundy so you get a gorgeous flash of a solid colour when you move.
• There is padding through the shoulders to help add structure so that it sits properly on top of the shoulder.
• The cape slips on and ties at the neck. It is fully lined in a burgundy silk. I see some light discolouration here and there along the lining. Please see the photo after the label shot. The exterior is pristine.
• There is no size tag present and the easy cut should allow it to fit any size. On a smaller frame it will drape more.
• Excellent condition

Total length: 60" 

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# DD5459

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