1980s Maurice Daquin Black Felt Wool Cape Coat 60s_Cocktail_Dress The zip is skillfully concealed

The zip is skillfully concealed down the left-hand line of the seam

boxy cut - designed to allow wearers to move more freely - is reminiscent of Gabrielle Chanel's haute couture designs throughout the 1950s and early 1960s

rounded neckline with sleeves which narrow slightly towards the cuffs and a piped waist band with corded drawstring

sweetheart neckline and dainty straps

The manner in which the fabric has been sculpted and fashioned to create this alluring silhouette is something special

1980s Maurice Daquin Black Felt Wool Cape Coat 60s_Cocktail_Dress The zip is skillfully concealedThis graceful midi cape was made in France by Maurice Daquin in the late 1970s to early 1980s. With a mid thigh grazing length, it is woven from a mid weight black mohair and wool blend giving it a fluffy, textured feel. Cut from one piece of cloth, the cape is open at the front and fastens at the neck with two decadent circular buttons with an ombr black to bronze finish. These are looped together with black braid. The armholes are formed by folds of