1970s Valentino Knit Cape withTie Neck designer-alfred-bosand Onto this are applied leather

Onto this are applied leather and metallic patches that curve and swirl over the surface of the jacket

I love the long skinny sleeves - it's the perfect balance to to the short hem line

The color is better in person then how it photoed  - its like a crisp tangerine coral with that pretty print of deeper corals

It is backed with a stiffening fabric and attached

It closes with hidden snaps down the front that continue along one side of the waist

1970s Valentino Knit Cape withTie Neck designer-alfred-bosand Onto this are applied leatherThis is perhaps the perfect knit cape! It is by Valentino so that is already one strong reason for perfection status and then the rest is due to the perfect cut and drape of the knit. It is just heavy enough to be able to hold the shape and drape perfectly but otherwise lightweight and since it is a soft wool knit it is the perfect warmth for cool evenings. It ties at the neck, slightly off side and the front and back are dipped slightly longer.