1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-leonard-paris Fully lined in a silver

Fully lined in a silver metallic fabric that is then covered in a mesh

It is truly a wonderful and extraordinary gown and an amazing example of his work and flair for the dramatic

Waist: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam

5" from mid to bottom hem

The sleeves are really amazng - they are huge and actually cut to points at the top so you can wear them high and crazy or just have them pouf

1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-leonard-paris Fully lined in a silverI suspect that this was made in the early sixties when Geoffrey Beene worked for this label. Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well. Made of a ivory wool it is a study in shape and restraint. The shape is rounded and the very minimum in design in used with the emphasis on the cut and seaming. Thrown over any color this would offer the perfect contrast! The buttons at the front are amazing big