
Traditionally, capes have all the time been used to make a daring sartorial assertion—whether or not on or off the crimson carpet—as demonstrated by Jackie Kennedy’s all-white Oleg Cassini ensemble for her husband’s Inaugural Ball in 1961, or André Leon Talley’s theatrical Gucci by Tom Ford search for the 2007 Met Gala. Quick ahead to as we speak, and Angelina Jolie has been noticed incorporating the cape into her elegant up to date wardrobe.
Out in New York Metropolis together with her household, the 47-year-old Hollywood star wore a classy ensemble comprising a cream silk slip costume with a black bouclé caped coat thrown excessive. The look was topped off with a black leather-based Saint Laurent clutch bag and a gold pair of pointed toe heels.
The look echoed Angelina’s chosen outfit for the 1997 Cable Ace awards, the place the actor wore a black velvet caped coat, not dissimilar to the one she wore this week, over a lilac floor-length slip costume.