1970s Donald Brooks Silk Salmon Shift designer-balenciaga The cape itself is cut

The cape itself is cut long and lean so that the height created by the wild shoulders is made even more so

The edges that go around the back have elastic set into it so it adjusts to fit perfect

Large gold metal buttons close the jacket and four smaller versions finish each cuff

Closes with three fur hooks at the front

1970s Donald Brooks Silk Salmon Shift designer-balenciaga The cape itself is cutPretty raw silk salmon colored Donald Brooks with a flat knife pleat detailing that runs down the front on both sides of the buttons. You can wear it loose and shift like or use the original tie belt to cinch in the waist. The buttons are very unusual each pair is set on a gold toned link much like a mans tuxedo shirt. A modesty flap runs along behind them but this button detail makes the whole front closure very interesting. Very sweet and easy to