Incredible 1980s Carolina Herrera Angora & Mohair Knit Cape w Panels of Metallic Gold Thread bridal-insider Under that the coat then

Under that the coat then falls in a long line to the floor with just a hint of suggestion of shape at the waist

Fully lined and closes at the back with a painted metal zipper

A real treasure of a find and in excellent condition to the point where it appears to have been worn very little if at all

The skirt is meant to curve around the hips and then flares out dramatically for the lower portion of the skirt

Inside the dress there is a fully boned and structured bodice along with a waist stay to hold the dress perfectly in place

Incredible 1980s Carolina Herrera Angora & Mohair Knit Cape w Panels of Metallic Gold Thread bridal-insider Under that the coat thenThe label on this piece dates it to the mid late 1980s, maybe early 1990s It was made under the creative direction of Carolina Herrera. She launched her label in 1981 and prior to that had been known as a style setter. This is a fantastically rare and wonderful piece from those earlier days and it is one of the best capes that I think I have ever come across in all of my years of doing vintage. The knits used in it feels like it is a combination of an