1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-emanuel-ungaro by hand onto the bag

by hand onto the bag

almost popcorn knit texture with a high turtle neck

Cut to perfection the metallic tiger stripe glows like burnished copper

Unlined and closes at the side with a hidden zipper that looks like a replacement of the original but was extremely well done

Hips: bias cut 15-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-emanuel-ungaro by hand onto the bagI suspect that this was made in the early sixties when Geoffrey Beene worked for this label. Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well. Made of a ivory wool it is a study in shape and restraint. The shape is rounded and the very minimum in design in used with the emphasis on the cut and seaming. Thrown over any color this would offer the perfect contrast! The buttons at the front are amazing big