Pucci has just given tie-dye an entirely new meaning. On black and white tweed, it’s been snatched off the hippie-surfer scene and placed in an autumn-perfect dimension. A fuzzy tie-dye pattern also makes this cape, still high on drama, more approachable. Why get caught up in the repetition of jackets and blazers when you can slip into a completely different silhouette? Capes are kind of old-world, actually so retrograde they are as modern as you can get.
Pucci’s cotton and wool rendition billows like a poncho, has user-friendly cropped sleeves (ideal for season-appropriate layering), and leather trim (with hidden hook fastening beneath the ties) to keep it sharp. Sure, the price is on the steep side, but when I imagine all the hours of coziness this cape promises, I see this as a timeless investment buy. On Net-a-Porter for $2,595.
Pair with: A crisp and confident ankle boot keeps it casual and lightens up your serious statement piece. The mild heel and extra-long zipper pull on Acne‘s angular “Pistol” boot is a smart shakeup. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $570.
