This autumn, a ravishing wrap is a must! On the runways, looks ranged from floor-grazing volumes to the tiniest of capelets, and everything in between! Believe it or not, these first two images are from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2009! At near left, Willliam Rast plaid wrap. CC just looooooves Mr. Timberlake and this collection!
At far left, Stærk leather capelet. Adorably edgy!
Photos via style.com except where noted.
At right: Gai Mattiolo’s version of "Little Red Riding Hood", courtesy Vogue Paris
Left: Giles floor-length hooded cape
At right: Gai Mattiolo’s version of "Little Red Riding Hood", courtesy Vogue Paris
Left: Giles floor-length hooded cape
Left: Alberta Ferretti
Right: Ports 1961
Halston
Left: Antonio BerardiBelow: Threeasfour
At far right: Rue du Mail metallic capelet; this and next via Paris Vogue
Left: J-C de Castelbajac
Andrew Gn
Left: Alexandre Herchovitch mini fitted capelet Below: Koi Suwannagate – CC’s fave of the bunch!!
LUXE MATERIALS: FUR AND FEATHERS Giambattista Valli fur capelet, at right
Herve Leger by Max Azria blonde feather capelet . . . How exquisite is this ensemble? CC loves the sheer train as well!
At far right: Zucca belt-buckled fitted cape, courtesy Paris Vogue
To buy:
Herve Leger by Max Azria blonde feather capelet . . . How exquisite is this ensemble? CC loves the sheer train as well!
At far right: Zucca belt-buckled fitted cape, courtesy Paris Vogue
To buy: Pologeorgis Stone Marten Fur Poncho, at Neiman Marcus
VELVET UNDERGROUNDRight: Derek Lam
PRINTS AND PATTERNS Vivienne Westwood
Anna Sui
Jean Paul Gaultier 
Central Saint Martins ... How fab are those tights, btw??
What to buy: Mara Hoffman print silk jersey poncho, at shopbop.com
MAD FOR PLAID
Runway inspiration: Ralph Lauren Your way: Hayden Harnett Gwenievere plaid wool cape
HITCHCOCK HEROINE CHIC**See tomorrow's CC post for more on this fab fall theme!!
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Runway Inspiration:
L’Wren Scott
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Buy: Thayer Mystify cape, at shopbop.com
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SWEATER WEATHER
At left:Runway: Michel Klein, via Paris Vogue
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What to buy: Gucci
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THE HYBRID 
On the runway, at far left: Junya Watanabe blazer-cape What to buy: Alexander McQueen patent trim cape, at net-a-porter.com
OTHER IDEAS:
OTHER IDEAS:
Right: Kookai drawstring hem hooded cape, at asos.com
Left:
Rose Shrug It Off gathered capelet, at lagarconne.com
If you're truly not a cape gal, fake it with this Nanette Lepore Stuck on You swing jacket, pictured at right and available at neimanmarcus.com. 
Celeb Style at left: Eva Mendes (she looks so different without makeup, right?) in a camel wrap. Photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Kenza ... click on her name for another look at capes, with commentary in French!
P.S. CC is experimenting with a new template (more room for delish pics!) so bear with the formatting errors . . . . Thanks, and have a fashionable day!
xoxox,
CC
The capes are nice, but I really would prefer to wear a gray bag over my head, like that one model. That would be a good look for me.
ReplyDeleteThat first plaid cape looks a lot like I do when I am walking from bed to the couch---I often do a catwalk down my hallway in my plaid flannel blanket.;-)
ReplyDeleteNo, but really, I do like the more modified capelet. They are much more wearable.
You did a definitive study of the cape in this cape caper.;-)
Lovely! and great blog
ReplyDeleteHey hun, you're always so on point with the news its almost sickening (in the most delightful way) lol. I will most definately be coveting capes. I recently found this fiery red one that i'm so itching to wear! You my dear, spend a great deal on presenting your blog posts. I'd seriously tire myself to sleep lol. Yet again a wonderful post from seriously wonderful girl :)
ReplyDeleteThankyou for those well wishes too. They all mean a great deal
Hey you !
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quote!
I love your blog very provided...
And superb selection of capes ! :)
ooh those plaid capes are delightful!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, you have such a keen sense for trends it's out of this world!
Almost every year there is some formal event in the midst of a cold snap and I wish, uselessly, that I had purchased a cape. Then the event passes, I forget about it, fail to shop for a cape, and repeat the process the next year. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeletepretty sexy!
ReplyDeleteI like capes a lot.My mother has a black one but unfortunately it's a way to big for me.I like them in this reamy color.
ReplyDeletei loveeeeeee cape, but i really prefer the short one..maybe that's because i'm tiny!
ReplyDeletewhile i was looking at the pictures, the word, fairytale couldn't stop showing it self in my head. the capes (and the rest of the outfits from the runway) have this european-fairytale-style!Love them!
ReplyDeleteSuper post. I loved your selection of pics, great inspiration. Happy Monday kiddo;)
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Oh I love capes! I really want one! (Even if everyone around these parts would laugh at me :P) You found some really great capes, thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! :)
xoxo,
S-C
Hi there-a great choice here, my fave has to be halston, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteCapes are great.I really like the plaid one
ReplyDeleteplaid cape. ah love!
ReplyDeleteI like the look -- but, not for me. =/
ReplyDeletei really love the capelets... i have a black one that i hardly wear.. i should get more use out of it..
ReplyDeleteI would love a velvet cape, its very high upon my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteYou have to be a real Fashionista to pull off a cape. Otherwise you'll look ridiculous or doubtly. I think there was a Givenchy Fall 08 cape that was great.
ReplyDeletei want one! i want one!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of capes for spring, definitely a look i might try out. I love your blog by the way
ReplyDeleteohwhooooie! i heart the william rast collection,when I saw the plaid cape I WAS IN LURVE CARRIE! The dreamy one for Herve L by Max A is GORGEOUS! i am a cape girl,just needed to find the right one so honey thanks for pointing marian in the right direction!
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Muah!
Marian
I think those capes are amazing, but I'm not sure if they would look great on me!
ReplyDeleteI like a cape very much, despite I have no one :(
ReplyDeleteThat Ralph Lauren plaid is a dream.
Hummm... I'm looking forward for your next post "HITCHCOCK HEROINE CHIC".... intriguing!
Oh my dear please don't say I speak 5 languages, I speak one and understand a bit of 4.
xoxo
capes are nice but could be very tricky--if worn right, it looks great.
ReplyDeletethanks dear for the comment, by the way!
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xoxo
I think capes are so nice and elegant, and also fun and cool...
ReplyDeleteBut I don't have any. Whenever I try one on, I don't know...I feel strange and think I'll never feel 100% comfortable with a cape. I think I need a bit of courage to wear one...
How can you be so talented? I love your blog, it's full of interesting information, and lots of cool stuff ALWAYS. I love it.
Nice job- I prefer a wrap to a cape.
ReplyDeleteI adore capes and wraps. You can never own too many!
ReplyDeletePS Thankyou for those lovely words you gave me yesterday. You must get another post up her missy. For i'll keep posting on the same thread! :P
ReplyDeletei love capes.
ReplyDeleteespecially hooded capes.
I love these capes! I must invest in a cape for next winter - ooh so many to choose from though!
ReplyDeletethe staerk cape is my pick.
ReplyDeleteawwww...... I would love to wear a cape, unfortunately tropical weather doesn't allow it! -__-"
ReplyDeleteThen again, capes may not look great on everyone. Being not tall at all, I might end up looking like a sack of potatos! Best short crops for short people! =D
I'm not a cape girl at all, but I do like that first look.
ReplyDeleteyep...I have been wanting a cape...this makes it a sure thing.
ReplyDeleteI am not a big cape gal but adore the Gucci cape in grey. Very savvy!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your templete!
i am soo down with a cape!!! i have a really similar one to the ralph lauren one.. but its cuter i must admit hehe ill have to post it on my blog soon, check out my blog www.postvillage.blogspot.com im still pretty new to all this :) but nice blog you have here xo
ReplyDeleteGreat cape collection! Makes me want to me back in the ancient times... medieval... roccoco... romantic... the days of long gowns and big capes with hoods... sneaking off in the night to a masked ball... lol...
ReplyDeletethe William Rast cape is so extreme! my verdict is still out on that collection but I will say that it looked better than I was expecting (I say that as a complete JT fan, lol)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the cape pictures! I have been cape obsessed for months now, still looking for the perfect one. x
ReplyDeletePorts 1961 is my favourite. I know.. it's practical me coming out again. I wish I could be A LOT more adventurous!
ReplyDeleteRuffian Spring.i can see that u like it! but do u like as much as i do??? cuz i love it!
ReplyDeletecape's are cool. very stylish objects. but i noticed that they dont fit for/to everyone.
something like hippy jeans. :)
Hmmmm....interesting, I hadn't realised there were so many capes around...it can be quite a dramatic look, especially the long ones.
ReplyDeletei wouldnt mind wearing capes down here in 90 degrees.. they are so beautiful :) but i wud opt for a cape-ish blouse :)
ReplyDeletei love capes
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting a cape for ages - but these are some amazingly gorgeous ones. Thanks for posting~!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally inspired to find a wonderful Fall cape now! That plaid wrap is really cool!
ReplyDeleteI wear a gray cape with red lining (vintage, from Switzerland, bought in Iceland) every fall. There are some dazzlers in your display here. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove capes. They're so dramatic, powerful & chic!
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