Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Cape Caper

From pretty plaid toppers to luxe trompe l‘oiel wraps, capes are catching on!
Antoni & Alison; this and next via nymag.com. Other runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Baby Phat
Basso & Brooke Resort
Behnaz Sarafpour, via nymag.com
Blugirl
Carolina Herrera, via nymag.com
Christian Lacroix Couture
Comme de Garçons
Custo Barcelona; this and next via nymag.com
Diesel
D&G
Elie Saab
Fendi
Gaspard Yurchievich, via nymag.com
Giambattista Valli
Giorgio Armani
Jaeger London
Kenzo
Louis Vuitton
Luca Luca, via nymag.com
Luella
Luisa Beccaria
Marni
PPQ, via nymag.com
Salvatore Ferragamo
Todd Lynn
Twenty8Twelve
Vivienne Westwood
Yohji Yamamoto
Marc Jacobs, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Aquascutum cashmere checked capelet; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Parker tartan wrap coat.
Elizabeth and James City double-breasted wool cape.
Lela Rose tweed cape, at shopbop.com.
Fornarina capelet, at asos.com.
Splurge: A.L.C navy wool cape, at barneys.com.
Steal: Cape of Good Hope, at ModCloth.com.
Consider a cape for autumn, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. CC is being featured today on Dream Sequins ~ check it out here if you have a moment :)

84 comments:

erika sorocco said...

I simply adore the military detailing on the Baby Phat one. Though the Luca Luca piece looks tres cozy! :)

Kati said...

I definitely want to have a cape for fall!

Anonymous said...

not a big fan of the coats doing this trend but i sure love the sweaters in this style..soo comfy!

xoxo

Jadore-Fashion said...

love the todd lynn, blugirl, and LV!!!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

gorgeous and timeless!
i love an edgy cape...the plain black ones and the capelets are my favorites!
that little white fur cape is very pretty.

Taylor Sterling said...

I dig that "super woman" cape! xxTay

Keith said...

Wow. These are really cool. I hope your week has started off well. Cheers!

Children of the 90s said...

Fab as always :) I love how over-the-top some of these are! I adore the blugirl one.

Diego R. Wyatt said...

Capes are one of my favorite womenswear garments for fall this year. There is something so elegant, glamorous and retro about them that I can't resist! My favorite is the Gaspard Yurchievich pleated cape. It is so simple and understated, but the pleating and cut make it interesting. I love the Diesel cape, the Fornarina capelet and the Marni look as well.

Paz
D
Freefall Blog
http://freefallblog.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I've been on a mission for the perfect cape since last fall, and I will not quit til i find one!!

Swetha said...

Adorable!!! i never have seen anyone wearing this in India!! its cool! i shall try one pretty soon!

Fashion Luvr said...

LnA also makes a pretty cool cape & hoodie combo

http://www.shoplaonline.com/lna/zipper-cape-from-lna/

not really couture, but still cool

Meg said...

Capes are so cute. I should get one for fall.

Susan said...

oh how I want a cape for fall!
gorgeous items.
xoxo

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Capes are great- I have black wool one for winter. Love the Mod Cloth and Baby Phat military-esque pieces and the Diesel angelic piece.

Intrinsically Florrie said...

Fabulous selection as usual darling! There are some beautiful capes here. I really quite like the Baby Phat one as a wearable piece for my wardrobe.

Florrie x

Fabulous Finds Gal said...

Capes are so chic. The long black ones remind me of a gal that is off to the theatre. You know I love the vintage inspired ones!

xo,
Fabulous Finds Gal


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freeteyme said...

Not your typical capes - stunning!

KP said...

Love that yellow cropped cape!
So Audrey...

MizzJ said...

Yay I can bring out my white wool cape now!! My fav I hate to admit is the Baby Phat one, it's surprisingly classy.

Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

Somehow I feel that I'd look like a walking mushroom... :) Too short for a cape, am afraid, but love your picks so much! x

stilettolover91 said...

Nice!!! So beautiful!! All the models looks stunning as always!!! Great post!!

http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

Gabbi said...

Fall is in the air... and I love love these pretty capes. Been wanting one for awhile now but hadn't found one that felt right yet. I adore the Baby Phat cape, honestly not always a fan of the brand, but that cape is pretty.

Hope you're having a lovely day dear CC!!

Bahrain Fashion said...

I love the Elie Saab and Carolina Herrera's. They're both super-elegant!

Ela said...

Oh CC, you've got me longing for Fall :)
Heading over to read your feature now.
xx

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

these are all great...capes for fall are such an awesome alternative to boring sweaters or jackets.

Unknown said...

lovely as always :)

xx

Unknown said...

wow I want ALL of these!...LaCroix one is darling, but I dont know where I'd wear it.
Baby Phat truly surprised me, I had to double check that it was the brand...very nice!
LucaLuca is divine and very wearable.

Fabulous post as usual, darling!

TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To Thinking said...

such an emphasis on shoulders... I love it! :)

Wanderlusting said...

This reminds me, I have a cape (vintage and reversible) that I barely wore last year - time to pull it out again. Though I hope I didn't give it away!!

I love capes, especially the short ones..I love having free sleeves thoughit can make a shoulder bag quite tricky!!

Melissa @ I Pick Pretty said...

Fab fab fab. What a way to make an entrance! I'll take the Giambattista Valli one, please.

Make Do Style said...

I love capes and you've set me off now!

Would you add me to your blog list - I've not asked before!! x

HiFashion said...

I had no idea that capes could look so good.

I love that Baby Phat one and the last one. Both look great.

Dream Sequins said...

Capes are definitely up there on my wishlist for fall! I might just have to dust off an old wool capelet and "shop my own closet" instead. :) P.S. Thanks for linking to the interview on Dream Sequins! xx

Elizabeth Marie said...

Love them all! Can't wait for Fall!

JennyMac said...

Magnifique! Especially the black with the long red gloves.

Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

Fantastic capes! I really like that yellow one! They're all perfect for fall.

C.Elizabeth and Natalia said...

I am searching for the perfect cape at the moment... Those are such good inspirations! I really love the Giorgio Armani one... Wow. Could I be rich please?

C.Elizabeth

Andee Layne said...

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Jojo said...

I can't wait till winter and I can start wearing big thick coats and capes...
Love Jojo xxxxxxx
http://josclothes.blogspot.com

Style & Beyond said...

capes can make any outfit look very avant garde!!

iyam
www.styleandbeyond.blogspot.com

Mai said...

Love those LV and blue klein Marc Jacobs capes!
xx

Peeptoes said...

we just found your blog and we love it!! congrats! its fantastic! love every photo of that post!
xoxo

Unknown said...

iv been on the look out for a cape for winter - wanted one last year but couldnt find one! loving the 2nd one xoxoxox

Serg Riva said...

nice. great post

Unknown said...

I'll take the mink cape. That's more my style than a fur vest :)

alexkeller said...

i need a cape that says 'super mom.' but if you've seen The Incredibles, you know that capes for super heros are bad...

Style Redux said...

I love capes. Remember the black one Carrie Bradshaw wore one episode? A cape paired with long gloves is so chic. I have a leopard Betsey Johnson cape I absolutely adore. I was just thinking about how much I can't wait to break it out for fall!

Sierra said...

These capes are fun, reminds me of Harry Potter. Just kidding, I like the ones at the end, especially the tie dyed dress, gorgeous!

The Sydney Girl said...

gorgeous capes! i <3 that blue feathery one! xxx

TheBeautyFile said...

looooooooooove the capes....especially the shoulder ones....they make everything look so polished & smart.

Anonymous said...

I love how those women on mad men wear those fabulous oversized trenches and they kind of look like these capes!

Anthea said...

Gah! Capes are so hard to pull off but they sure look great on the runway! Great post as always :)

Sam said...

Can I say I love them all?? Maybe the Saab and the Sarafpour best? How to look instantly and effortlessly chic - throw on a cape me thinks!!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Cable knit cape. LOVE. If only I didn't live in Florida.

Move said...

i love the military cape, it's have tomboy and feminime elements :)

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

I love capes and totally need one for fall!

Ash Fox said...

amazing! i love capes. they are the perfect fall item.


x


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Beth Connolly said...

I love capes-so glad they are back!

pretty*pink*rat said...

I passed on a wonderful fur cape at Goodwill (of all places) recently, thinking I could never pull it off. Oh boo. Now I want it and I'm a state away and I'm sure some lucky woman has it in her closet by now...

maybe I'll get lucky again and find another one :)

Midtown Girl said...

I was thinking of purchasing the navy blue cape (last pic)!!

My fave capes are the ones with a belt to cinch it up!

XOXO

Patty Ann said...

Oooooo I love how you've picked up on this really unique trend! I really want to try a DIY cape! xx

AlphaBetaChic.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I can't tell you how excited I am for Capes CC!!! They are definitely on my hit list this Fall.

XOXO, My dear!

Anita Puksic said...

Haha, Super Woman wins :D

Peace and love!

Becky Tjandera said...

wow love these photos ! you're so up-to-date :D

Julia said...

Love Comme des Garçons, Marni and the Superwoman cape!
xoxo

Mademoiselle ♥♥ said...

Ohh woah I love so many of them, and I adore the little details that can just take it from beautiful to lustful!
My favourites are Christian Lacroix Couture, Luisa Beccaria, bluegirl, D&g just to name a few

xxx

Terence Sambo said...

well at least i can find solace in Mihara Yasuhiro's fall capes for men :o]......these are so chic, more like whispered elegance :o]

yiqin; said...

I LOVE CAPES! Ahhhh they look so good as skirts too.

www.janetteria.com said...

One of my fave style! :-) Capes are the best accessories for the next season. So stylish...

XoXo

Anika said...

Hey bellisima, one of my fave posts. Ever. Love capes, always have. I would wear them to the supermarket.....why the hell not. And especially adore the ones by Vivenne Westwood and Diesel. Hello Diesel cape, I love you. Marry me?

Gorgeous post darl. Hope you're having a fab week ;)

Rohini said...

I love all of 'em! Gorgeousness!
:)


Xx

Unknown said...

the cape looks really great! :)

xx

Anonymous said...

I've really come to love capes. Some years ago, I hated them because of my dislike for ponchos, but boy do I love capes now!

Dina's Days said...

I am a sucker for capes. I bought a very nice and warm one from Express last season. I get compliments on it all the time. I will have to post it closer once the temperature starts dropping!

Anonymous said...

Mmmm I am loving those shapes, lovely coats.

Sarah Klassen said...

Fantastic! These will help inspire some outfits for Fall...My sweet neighbour had me over a few months ago and gave me her little fur cape -- she said that she was too old to sport it the way it ought to be and that I would probably get more use out of it. I nearly fell over!

Niki said...

capes and long gloves... love it for fall! xo

Meghan said...

Such a fan of capes- wonderful post.

LadyLUX said...

Definitely capes this season! With capes, you have to be careful in how you wear them. If you are short and / or curvy, a short cape won't work, but a long flowy one can look amazing. I love how many different looks can be created with capes. Add the multitudes of textures, and you have a cape for just about any occasion. I personally dig the blue Marc Jacobs long-ish flowing cape, with dark blue detailing. For a more streamlined and classic look, the Elizabeth and James City number is to die for!

Anonymous said...

omg i totally want that super woman cape!! so unique! hope you have a great weekend!

Little Bow Prep said...

I adore the second one, the Christian Lacroix one, and the last two :)

Ms. B @ Millie Deel said...

I've always loved wearing capes, more people should try them, they really are great!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

This is the post for me !! CDG <3 !!
And the superheroin in me is SO fond on capes !!