The cape, the allure of a gesture
Draped over the shoulders, the cape is not simply worn: it asserts itself with ease. Inherited from haute couture, it shapes a full, fluid silhouette that follows movement rather than restricting it. At Yves Salomon, it becomes an outerwear piece in its own right, designed for the city as much as for the evening.
A pared-back line, a perfect drape, a material that envelops. The cape alone captures the Maison’s elegance: a sophistication revealed in movement rather than in ornament.
Four materials, four characters
In fur. Long-hair mink gives the cape unrivalled depth and luminosity. Cropped, it is worn like a jacket; belted, it becomes an evening coat. An exceptional piece, shaped by the Maison’s furrier savoir-faire. Discover all our fur pieces.
In shearling. Merino lamb or silky Tuscan lamb offer soft, breathable warmth. Cropped, fringed or finished with a fox fur collar, the shearling cape expresses a freer, almost bohemian style. To go further: shearling.
In cashmere wool. Double-faced, belted or in herringbone, cashmere wool reveals the most timeless side of the cape. A detachable mink or fox collar shifts the look from understated to more refined. Explore our wool and cashmere selection.
In technical fabric. The down cape pairs the lightness of technical padding with a detachable fox collar. A contemporary reinterpretation, for the coldest days. See all our technical fabric pieces.
How to wear the cape
Its strength lies in its simplicity. Over a cashmere jumper and straight-leg trousers, it creates a city silhouette of great clarity. Belted, it defines the waist and comes closer to a coat. Open, it lets the outfit breathe and layers effortlessly.
The finishing touches make the difference: a fox-trimmed hood for windy days, lambskin leather fringes for a more graphic touch, a detachable collar to adjust the look throughout the day. To complete the outfit, scarves and gloves and hoods and bibs extend the silhouette.
A palette of nuances
Golden camel, beige, brown, black: natural tones prevail, for a cape that transcends seasons. Burgundy, khaki or white bring a more singular note, to be worn as a signature.
Continue exploring
The cape belongs to a family of free, enveloping silhouettes. For an equally light allure, discover the sleeveless silhouette. For a more structured cut, explore our coats and jackets, or all women’s coats and jackets.
