Rare 1980s Isabel Canovas Huge Pleated Green & Blue Silk Shawl Cape designer-norman-norell The skirt cascades to the

The skirt cascades to the floor in a widening swath of fabric and I love the fullness of it

Pretty blossoms splay across its surface

The interesting thing about John Kloss for Circa pieces are that they were originally intended as lingerie pieces

cords and lace and also has a large braided silk cord and tassels at the back

Rare 1980s Isabel Canovas Huge Pleated Green & Blue Silk Shawl Cape designer-norman-norell The skirt cascades to theIsabel Canovas worked for Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton before launching her own luxury accessories label in 1982. She had three locations in Paris, New York and Madrid and stayed in business for ten years. She used the very best materials France had to offer and her designs were known for their very 'French' look. Her pieces are now highly collectible. I have had some of her jewellery in the shop in the past but not a piece like this. I have never