Would You Wear a Cape?

New Sexuality by Solve Sunsbo

While 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?