The Shrimpton Couture Archives

This fantastic cape is by Loris Azzaro who launched his label in 1967 and quickly defined his trademark looks by using ornate beading, sequins, daring cut-outs and avant garde ways of defining the body. Some of the most beautiful women in the world wore his clothing including Marisa Berenson, Raquel Welch, Jane Birkin, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Tina Turner. It was a label that defined sexiness and had a certain French flare that women world-wide loved. The twin of this exact piece was recently worn by Naomi Watts and that one was also sourced from us. It is an amazing piece that is very versatile. 

The cape is in a very beautiful black jersey that has a little bit of weight just due to the sheer amount of it in the cape but is still comfortable and easy-to-wear. This is one of those effortless pieces that is easy to make a part of your wardrobe. You just slip it over your shoulders and it drapes in place and ties at the neck. A slightly oversized hood extends out from the neck and this addition of the hood gives the perfect amount of detail and drama. I love the bit of movement these create when you move. There is a ton of fabric in the body of the cape so that when you move you get wonderful movement as it floats and billows around you. The cut is impeccable and it is a great piece of Azzaro's fashion history. Excellent condition

Unlined and drapes over the shoulder to wear and ties at the neck. The easy open cut should allow fit just about any size

Length: 60" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Reference Photos: (1-2) Michèle Morgan with Loris Azzaro in his Paris Atelier, 1971.  /  (3-5) Naomi Watts wearing this cape to the Premiere of "Capote vs. The Swans", January 2024.

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