Antique 1920s Embroidered Silk Fringe Curved Cape or Shawl w Tassel Detailing designer-isabelle-allard Fully lined through the body

Fully lined through the body in a nude silk chiffon

Shoulders: no true defined seam

I see one scuff to the inner lining near the back hem

Yves' suits change the way we approach woman's wear and this particular one is a particularly wonderful example of his strong tailoring and cutting skills

Antique 1920s Embroidered Silk Fringe Curved Cape or Shawl w Tassel Detailing designer-isabelle-allard Fully lined through the bodyThis is a spectacular little embroidered silk Chinese export shawl from the twenties or even a little earlier. The floral design on it is particularly bright and vivid. It has the most brilliant pops of color that are perfectly offset by the black silk backdrop. The design that runs over it is a spectacular explosion of flowers and trailing vines that follow the curve of the shawl. The colors are as vibrant as the day it was done. Very dramatic and so