This exception 1920s cape by the label Vogue Company is a work of art. It is most likely a an interpretation of what was happening in the Paris Haute Couture ateliers of the day. It looks to have been constructed entirely by hand and to very high standards. The cape is made from a luxurious creamy ivory silk that drapes to perfection once on. The collar is set high and tall so it stands up and frames the neck and face. It is finished with what I believe is rabbit. There are no closures to the cape but you could easily add a hook and eye if you wished to have it sit closed at the top of the neck. The cape falls to the knee area once on. On the upper portion of the cape a netted lace has been applied and the denser parts of that lace appear to be made out of a soft chenille type wool. This gives the cape an very interesting texture and a touch of contrast. This added layer also adds a touch of weight so the cape hangs perfectly. Inside it is partially lined with a silk chiffon. I see some deterioration and discoloration to the lining but was so infatuated with how the bottom portion has been scalloped and tacked into place at the end of those points to the outer layer of silk that I did not have the heart to remove it. It is an absolute treasure of a find and such a rarity to find a piece this old and in this condition considering it is entirely original. So many of the pieces you see at market these days at this level of condition have had restoration work done to them. It is still not perfect though, so please make sure you read the full description below. Overall great antique condition

Partially lined with no closures. I do see some thinning of the fabric across the interior lining with some small tears. The inside neckline has some discolorations and there is a discolored area on the outer silk on the one side. There is also general grubbiness to the back of the cape below the lace applique. I see some breaks in the netting of the lace. Please review the photos of these areas shown after the label photo. It is still strong and wearable with care and priced with all of this in mind. For an original piece that is now almost 100 years old I would rate this as in great overall condition. Should fit any size

Length: 42" from neck to hem and the collar stand 5" from the seam at the inner neck

Note that antique and twenties pieces are final sale. They will be packed exceedingly well and we only sell pieces that will stand up to the stress of shipping, however, having pieces potentially shipped multiple times through multiple customs and countries is too hard on garments that are historically important and deserve to be treated with love and care. Please purchase accordingly.

Item# C504

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This lovely little piece has the easy glamour of the late twenties, early 1930s and is still in remarkable condition. I believe this is a sheared beaver and it is a deep ink black. It flares out from the shoulders and has a wide collar that runs down each side of the front. Inside it is lined in a beautiful printed black silk that combines a floral print and a chevron print within the silk. When it is on, you get glimpses of this as you move and it adds a lovely texture and contrast to the fur. The pelts are supple and the shearing technique used gives it an interesting matte effect so it almost has the feel of an ultra plush velvet. Very chic. Excellent condition with one note to review below.

Fully lined with silk with long ribbons of silk set along the inner edge of each side to put your arms through if needed. The lining is in perfect condition. I found one small slit in the fur along the seam on one shoulder that appears stable. No closures and sits on the shoulders so will fit pretty much any size

Length: 23" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C497

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit. Fur coats are final sale.

Bill Gibb was born in Scotland and moved to London to study fashion design at St Martin’s School of Art. Between 1969 and 1972 he worked as a freelance designer for the fashion house of Baccarat before launching his own company.
This wonderful knit poncho is typical of much of Gibb’s work in the 1970s as he explored knitwear.

Gibb was one of the most influential and famous designers in 1970s Britain and his clothes were sought out and worn by the rich and famous. This pale pink poncho cape piece is amazing and an absolute perfect example of his knitwear work. I love the easy, draped lines of this piece and how it can just layer over just about anything and look amazing. It almost has a slouchy cardigan feel to it and its design lies in some strange and wonderful mix of a cardigan, a coat and a poncho cape. The knit has a large paisley, folkloric-inspired design running through it that goes across the lower half. Pattern runs more densely down each arm as well.  The cut through the body is very loose and easy and the arms defined by a simple seam. At the front it has three pairs of long pale green ties that you can use to close it a bit if you wish. This is an absolutely wonderful piece. Excellent overall condition with a minor note to review below.

Unlined and slips on to wear and you can tie it at the front. There looks to be a small well-done repair at the back that is more apparent from the inside then the exterior. One of the ties is a touch unraveled. I photoed both these and they are shown after the shot of the label.

It measures 49" flat across from the end of one sleeve to the other when laid out flat. It is 30" from top to bottom when measured the same way. Once on, it drapes down more at the sides as shown and lands just above the knee or so depending on your height at the longest points

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C516

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This hooded poncho or cape is wonderful. It's by Yves Saint Laurent and is a beautiful and easy to wear piece that will fit virtually any size. It's a wonderful piece of the work he was doing using furs during this time period. The pelts are pieced together in a patchwork of squares and giving it an added dimension of texture. The cut is very simple - the back is one large panel and then there are two panels that fall across the shoulder and down the front. It has one single hook at the neck and simply falls into place. I love the attached hood that really makes it feel dramatic. The fur has been dyed to a deep forest green that appears almost black in some lights but in a bright light the green really comes through strong and true. I am not an expert in fur but believe it is sheared beaver - this technique almost makes it appear to be a faux fur but I did open a small teeny bit if the seam and did verify it to be a dyed fur. It looks to have been worn very little if at all and is the type of item that you can throw over almost anything. Excellent condition

Lined in a black silk satin lining embossed with the YSL logo. Closes with a single hook and eye at the neck and there is a hidden pocket along the edge of the front on each side

Width: 56" side to side
Length: 42.5" neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C457

Reference Photo: Lauren Hutton photoed in a similar style cape for Vogue, November 1970.

I have a small collection of historically important, key designer labelled vintage furs and fur trimmed pieces stored away in my archives that I will be slowly posting on the site over the next couple of years until I have none left. I will no longer be buying furs for the shop moving forward and have not purchased anything for several years now. I feel like times have changed and while there still is a place for vintage furs for some, including collectors and historians, many modern girls are choosing other options. Many of the pieces in my collection are representative of the designer during a set time period in history that was different then our modern outlook. I have decided that the best course to handle this controversial issue is to let the pieces I have go rather then sit in a cold storage unit.

This garment has been professionally cleaned and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This hooded red and black cape is wonderful. It is by Yves Saint Laurent and is a beautiful and easy to wear piece that will fit virtually any size. It dates to the late 1970s, maybe to mid-1980s and is very representative of the work he was doing during this time period starting with his famous "Russian" collection of 76-77. The cut is very simple - the back is one large panel and then there are two panels that fall across the shoulder and down the front. It has one single hook at the neck and simply falls into place. I love the attached black velvet hood that really makes it feel dramatic. The fabric is a red wool that has an almost felted look to it. The hood is black velvet and the inside is also lined in black for a gorgeous contrast. It looks to have been worn very little if at all and is the type of item that you can throw over almost anything. Excellent condition

Lined in a black silky rayon satin just at the base of the neck with the rest of the cape unlined. Closes with a single hook and eye at the neck. Tagged a 38 but really could be worn by any size

Length: 49" neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C468

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This deep yellow cape is wonderful. It is by Yves Saint Laurent and is a beautiful and easy to wear piece that will fit virtually any size. It dates to the late 1970s, maybe to mid-1980s and is very representative of the work he was doing during this time period especially after the success of his famous 'Russian' collection of 76-77 that predominately featured capes. The cut is very simple. It has one single button and loop at the neck and then simply falls into place over the body from there. I love the color that gives it the absolute wow factor that you see and makes it feel so dramatic. The fabric is a wool that has an almost felted look to it. It is the type of item that you can throw over almost anything. Overall excellent condition

Unlined and has a button & loop at the neck with no other closures. Tagged a 38 but there are no true defined shoulder seams and that combined with the open fit endure that will fit pretty much anyone. There are very small scattering of tiny marks and I found one tiny pinhole - I photoed that and the worst of the marking in the shot that is just after the label shot. There are some teeny scuffs and tiny areas of thinning to the fabric here and there as well but its all extremely minor and mentioned more for accuracy then anything. It is all the outcome of natural aging and use. Note that the color in person is slightly deeper and more towards a mustard color then how it photoed.

Length: 53" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C500

Reference Photos: (1-3) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon. 

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a superb cape that is made from a grey wool and is cut to be full length and will tremendous volume through the cut. The lines are easy and the weight of the wool allows it to fall from the shoulders in a swoop of fabric that falls to the floor. It is constructed from a steel grey wool that is warm and does have a decent weight to it, but is not so heavy as to be cumbersome when on. It hooks at the neck with a large hook & eye and is open below that to allow for the maximum movement.  The detailing on it is incredible - it has a hand set braided cord in two shades of grey set in an intricate pattern that follows the collar and then runs down both sides of the front. Presents as excellent condition with one note below to review

Unlined with ribbon finished interior seams and closes with a hook & eye at the neck. There are a couple of teeny nips - I have photoed them. Otherwise no issues. It has been specialty cleaned and temperature treated to Museum standards.

Length: 58" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA

Item# C448

Reference Photos: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon. (See more on Instagram)

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.