1960s Adolfo Flowing Black Chiffon Evening Cape designer-helena-barbieri Item#DD1811

Item#DD1811

It comes with it's original fabric tie belt that is also in excellent condition

Yves was a master at taking fine wools & silks and simple designs and then adding romantic

Exceptional and really the start of the draped and pleated look he is now infamous for

I love the design on this piece - its an exuberant pattern that has masks and clowns and jokers all through out - its a wonderful example of Yves wit

1960s Adolfo Flowing Black Chiffon Evening Cape designer-helena-barbieri Item#DD1811This is a beautiful and romantic bias cut black chiffon, full length cape by Adolfo. Adolfo often did custom work for his clients who ranged form clients ranged from the Duchess of Windsor to Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Gloria Vanderbilt and Nancy Reagan. He won a Coty Award in 1969 for his head to toe womens design. I love his work and though you most often see his more conservative suits here and there these days, he was actually quite flamboyant in his