Trend of the week: The cape

Get wind of this season’s fashionable flight of fancy – the cape, says Annmarie O’Connor

INSPIRATION

The iconic cape continues its trend dominance for another season with Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana and Saint Laurent offering interpretations straight out of a Grimm’s fairytale. Think Little Red Riding Hood meets the enchanted forest with a supporting cast of Prince of Wales checks and tortoiseshell toggles worthy of Sherlock Holmes.

STYLE NOTES

SIXTIES: Wool tunic, polo neck and knee-high boots

SLEEK: Silk blouse, cigarette pants and heels

SEVENTIES: Silk blouse, culottes, knee-high boots URBAN: Fedora, denim shirt, skinnies and ankle boots