Sequin & Lace Victorian Cape designer-sonia-rykiel Fully lined in a cream

Fully lined in a cream tissue silk

The skirt is to the ground and there is lots of fabric in it - its flat pleated around the waist in bit exaggerated pleats which give it lots of that fantastic fabric

This is because of the clever use of fabric

When it first arrived I almost passed on it - it was a crumpled flattened mess

There is the slightest of dulling to the patent under one arm where it has rubbed from being tried on

Sequin & Lace Victorian Cape designer-sonia-rykiel Fully lined in a creamA stunning example of the meticulous craftsmanship that clothes making once entailed. This beautiful piece is a marvel of design and intricate workmanship. On overlay of netting has applied sequins around the entire cape. This is over a jet black silk base. Layers of tattered lace and embroidered edged netting create a dramatic ruffle at the hem! This same lace sweeps up the front! A big lightly boned stand up velvet collar frames the face and it is