Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool & Mohair Cape w Dramatic Collar z-archive-christiandior There is actually yards and

There is actually yards and yards of fabric in this piece

This fabric choice helps to keep the volume and shape that you see

The collar is gathered and finished with a high ruffled top so it stands up and frames the neck and face

Its cut boxy and to sit just at the waist with beautiful soft pleat detailing on the strong shoulders

Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool & Mohair Cape w Dramatic Collar z-archive-christiandior There is actually yards andThis wonderful cape is from the Fall 1977 collection and several versions of it were shown on the runway that season. We found its runway twin in the same black as this and shots of a similar pom pom corded red and a blue version as well. The cape was also used for the ad campaign that year making it an integral piece of the Fall 1977 collection. I personally a twin of this exact black version myself and have worn at countless times. It's literally