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It’s Time to Embrace the Fashion Cape


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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Come fall, there are plenty of options to keep you warm as the days get cooler. There are peacoats and trenchcoats and leather jackets and denim jackets and sweaters and scarves—we could go on and on. But this season, it’s time to branch out into uncharted territory. Yes, we’re talking about capes. While the sleeveless silhouette may come off as initially intimidating, it is actually one of fashion’s most democratic pieces, thanks in large part to the recent iterations shown on the runway. Here, take flight with fall’s most coveted shape.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Loewe cape; Symonds Pearmain top; Maison Alaïa bodysuit (throughout); Emilio Cavallini leggings; Dior hat; Ray-Ban sunglasses; Chrome Hearts bracelets and rings (throughout); Maria La Rosa socks; Loewe shoes (throughout).

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Miu Miu cape; Chrome Hearts earrings and necklace (throughout).

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Chanel cape and jacket; Eric Javits hat; Barbour scarf; Hansel From Basel tights; Celeste Stein Designs socks; Emilio Cavallini ankle socks.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Gucci cape and shirt; Dior hat; Ray-Ban sunglasses; Pamela Mann tights; stylist’s own scarf.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Chloé coat and dress. R+Co Centerpiece All-in-One Elixir Spray.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Giorgio Armani velvet cape; Ashish sequined poncho; Eric Javits hat; Emilio Cavallini tights and socks.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Balmain cape; Symonds Pearmain bloomers; Eric Javits hat; Celeste Stein Designs tights; Falke knee-highs; Emilio Cavallini ankle socks.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Prada cape and shirt; Dior hat; Pamela Mann tights; Emilio Cavallini socks.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain.

Louis Vuitton jacket; Dior hat; Barbour scarf; Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello necklace (top); Pamela Mann tights; Maria La Rosa socks.

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Photograph by Theo Sion; Styled by Max Pearmain. Hair by Luke Hersheson for Hershesons at Art + Commerce; Makeup by Lynsey Alexander at Streeters; Manicure by Adam Slee for Dior at Streeters. Casting by Edward Kim. Model: Primrose Archer at the Lions NY. Set design by Patience Harding at the Magnet Agency. Produced by Ciara Smith at REP Ltd; Photography Assistants: Peter Carter, Erwann Petersen; Digital Technician: Paul Allister; Retouching by Hempstead May; Set Assistant: Alice Jacobs; Production Assistant: Claire Green; Fashion Assistants: Emma Simmonds, Olivier Boivin-Carrier, Chelsey Clarke.

JW Anderson cape and jacket.