Ectoskeleton Cape

Ngaire wears this Vinka Paris cloak over black garments to opening nights of the ballet.

Details

Credit: Loan courtesy of Ngaire Henstock.
Copyright: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer: Vinka Lucas
Garment type: Cloak
Material: Taffeta, satin lining
Features: The cape is made up of layered loose shapes brought together at the collar.
Colour: Iridescent metallic grey, smokey grey
Purchase location: Vinka Lucas' final auction
Label: Vinka Paris
Date: 1970s