The Look: Toronto’s stylish set becomes caped crusaders when the weather gets chilly
The Look: Toronto’s stylish set becomes caped crusaders when the weather gets chilly
By Gabrielle Johnson | October 22, 2012
By Gabrielle Johnson | 10/22/2012
By Gabrielle Johnson
For that transitional time between unbearable heat and unbearable cold, the city’s trendsetters are taking style cues from fairy tales. A cape is a romantic statement piece, the perfect thing to wear while leaves are underfoot and hot coffee is in hand.
171590 $795. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333. (Image: Christopher Stevenson) Burberry Burberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-1.jpg 624 465 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-torontos-stylish-set-turn-into-caped-crusaders/slide/oct12-capes-1/ oct12-capes-1 0 0
(Image: Christopher Stevenson)
171591 $170. 338 Yonge St., 416-977-8005. (Image: Christopher Stevenson) American Apparel American Apparel https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-2.jpg 624 465 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-torontos-stylish-set-turn-into-caped-crusaders/slide/oct12-capes-2/ oct12-capes-2 0 0
(Image: Christopher Stevenson)
171592 $675. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333 (Image: Christopher Stevenson) Rachel Zoe Rachel Zoe https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-3.jpg 624 540 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-torontos-stylish-set-turn-into-caped-crusaders/slide/oct12-capes-3/ oct12-capes-3 0 0
(Image: Christopher Stevenson)
171593 “I wasn’t looking for a cape when I bought this at the vintage store Magwood. I just fell in love with it—especially the lining, a fun surprise when the cape’s in motion.” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Eunice Lam, 27, designer at 3rd Uncle Eunice Lam, 27, designer at 3rd Uncle https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-4.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-torontos-stylish-set-turn-into-caped-crusaders/slide/oct12-capes-4/ oct12-capes-4 0 0
(Image: Anielika Sykes)
171594 “My mom made this cape in fashion school in the ’80s. It’s less functional than a jacket, but definitely more stylish. It has a wicked hood!” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Bronwyn Hope, 21, student Bronwyn Hope, 21, student https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-5.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-torontos-stylish-set-turn-into-caped-crusaders/slide/oct12-capes-5/ oct12-capes-5 0 0
(Image: Anielika Sykes)
171595 “I like the silhouette you get with a cape. I also like any piece of clothing you can completely hide under. Capes, like this YSL one from Holt’s, are perfect for that.” (Image: Anielika Sykes) Maryam Keyhani, 30, accessories designer Maryam Keyhani, 30, accessories designer https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12-capes-6.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/the-look-torontos-stylish-set-turn-into-caped-crusaders/slide/oct12-capes-6/ oct12-capes-6 0 0
(Image: Anielika Sykes)
Any idea what brand those shoes are? I COVET THEM! First spotted on Kimberely Newport-Mimran at her runway show last fall.
@Sarah – Celine Pre-fall 2011
Thank you so very much Aya!!