1960s Unlabeled Leopard Printed Faux Fur Velveteen Belted Cape designer-james-galanos (from the book Halston by

(from the book Halston by Phaidon)

It would have been custom designed for the piece - note how it falls perfectly to highly the high collar lightens to more pink as it moves to down the torso and then the skirt is heavily printed

He worked under the great Charles James at the beginning of his career as a designer and you can see that influence in his later ball gowns

The original tie belt is still with it and it is in perfect condition

1960s Unlabeled Leopard Printed Faux Fur Velveteen Belted Cape designer-james-galanos (from the book Halston byThis sixties cape may have no label but it is still quite wonderful. It is very well made and nothing beats a great cape. They are so versatile. The leopard print has been applied to a plush, soft velveteen and this really gives the print depth and texture. It also gives the cape just enough weight so that the lines are held perfectly when it is on but doesn't make it feel heavy or unwieldy. The leopard print acts like a neutral in that you can pair