Iconic Fall 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Deep Purple Hooded Cape w Braided Edges & Tassel Details Dresses The skirt is fantastic and

The skirt is fantastic and it flows to the floor

The neckline is especially beautiful as it has a panel of fine black silk net set behind the curved design there for the prettiest of touches

It has a simple hook closure to hold it in place and below that dangles elaborate beaded cords that end in a splay of chiffon and beads

Fully lined in a second layer of the same silk chiffon and slips on to wear

I love both versions but I think I prefer this lower V neckline when it comes to actually wearing it

Iconic Fall 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Deep Purple Hooded Cape w Braided Edges & Tassel Details Dresses The skirt is fantastic andThis fantastic cape is from the Fall 1976 collection and several versions of it were produced that season including this deep purple one. We have included photos from the runway pieces here and we also found an ad campaign shot with its twin in what looks to be a lighter colour and included that for you to see as well. I personally have several versions of his capes myself and have worn them countless times. It is literally the perfect thing to pop