Early 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Deep Purple Wool Coachman Cape designer-leonard-paris documented book piece that appears

documented book piece that appears in the book "The Art of Zandra Rhodes" from the collection inspired by her trip to Mexico this piece is entitled "Mexican Fan" I that book she says that the "'Mexican Fan' print was an explosive version of the 'Mexican Sombrero' embroidery developed into two fan shapes across the width of the fabric

I love the soft draped neckline and the contrasting panel of design that finishes the cuffs and hem to pick up on the waist

The fabric is that classic Courreges wool - it is a good light

Item# DD1347

(Photos 1-3 by Erin Leydon)

Early 1970s Yves Saint Laurent Deep Purple Wool Coachman Cape designer-leonard-paris documented book piece that appearsThis wonderful cape is from the Fall 1970 collection. A similar cut coat version with a shorter cape and its twin was photoed on Francois Hardy for Vogue in 1970 and this cape has that same feel. That and the label it has tell us that it is from around that same time period. It is made of a gorgeous, deep purple wool and is cut to be fitted and sleek through the inner body. At the lower portion of the inner coat part, it flares out dramatically when