Sunday, November 21, 2010

Superhero Fashion: Capes

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When you hear the word "cape", most people think of Count Dracula or some kind of superhero. Think again: Capes are back for F/W 2010. The slicker version of a poncho, houses such as Givenchy, Rag&Bone, Yves Saint Laurent, and Carolina Herrera have all been designing capes for the season. Some futuristic, some classic, some edgy and some feminine, capes have an appeal to them that's hard to match. Warm, easy to move around in, aesthetically appealing, and a throwback to Dracula days. Examples on the runways:





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