1960s Barry Sherrard Purple Embossed Velvet Cape

This stunning purple embossed velvet cape was made in England during the height of the swinging 60s London boutique scene by Carnaby Street designer, Barry Sherrard. It features a large rounded collar, with a mixture of buttons and thick rope frog fastenings down the front. The fabric itself is a true rich purple cotton velvet, very thick and high quality, with a opulent baroque style embossed pattern. The cape is lined with a silky feel fabric in a matching shade of purple, and has a popper closure at the neck, just beneath the collar. The arm holes are concealed with a band of purple velvet. This cape would look incredible paired alongside flares or a vintage dagger shirt, with its Jimi Hendrix-esque theatrical flair - very typical of the mid to late 1960s.

It is in lovely vintage condition (some dust marks on shoulders). Due to the generous nature of a cape silhouette, and the give in the shoulder area, we believe this would work very well as a unisex garment. It could fit anywhere between a 10-14 UK women's size (6-10 US), or up to a men's size M.

MEASUREMENTS:

CHEST: 47 in. ( 119.38 cm )
SHOULDER: 19.5 in. ( 50 cm )
WAIST: 50 in. ( 127 cm )
HIP: 53 in. ( 134.62 cm )
LENGTH: 51 in. ( 129.54 cm )