I acquired this beauty in an auction years ago and it is finally ready for a new home. The wool black and gray tweed cape is heavy weight and will keep you warm and fashionable in the winter. The amazing oversized butterfly collar is outlined in a black embroidery. The embroidery is also present at the bust where the buttons are. All buttons interior and exterior are intact. There are two interior pockets that are deep. Lined in blue gray rayon. In excellent condition, the hem has reinforced, however one of the pockets is coming undone, which I had not noticed until now. It's an easy fix and completely not noticeable when worn. However the other pocket is completely fine. There a a couple of tiny pulls on the tweed not noticeable when worn since it is so thick.
Excellent Vintage Condition.
Dried cleaned and ready to wear.
OSFM
Laid Flat:
17.5" rounded Shoulders
27" Waist
Norman Norell is credited as the father of American high fashion, an accolade well-deserved for a long career which established the country's fashion industry and made way for other great designers such as Bill Blass, James Galanos, and Halston. In 1941, after years of working with another fashion icon, Hattie Carnegie, Norell partnered with Anthony Traina to form Traina-Norell where he began to receive recognition for his designs. In 1960 Norell founded his own label, Norman Norell Ltd., where his reputation became equal to that of French designers of the time. Norell's style consisted of sophisticated and luxurious garments executed in a relaxed manner. Especially notable are his sequined evening sheaths which remain classic and beautiful in their simplicity.
-The Met
