Rare 1980s Isabel Canovas Huge Pleated Green & Blue Silk Shawl Cape designer-norman-norell The interesting thing about John

The interesting thing about John Kloss for Circa pieces are that they were originally intended as lingerie pieces

The fabric is cut mostly on the bias and I love the way the top portion buttons

The skirt cascades to the floor in a widening swath of fabric and I love the fullness of it

Perfectly  spaced pleats finish the front and the back is done in with a simple flat cut

Rare 1980s Isabel Canovas Huge Pleated Green & Blue Silk Shawl Cape designer-norman-norell The interesting thing about JohnIsabel Canovas worked for Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton before launching her own luxury accessories label in 1982. She had three locations in Paris, New York and Madrid and stayed in business for ten years. She used the very best materials France had to offer and her designs were known for their very 'French' look. Her pieces are now highly collectible. I have had some of her jewellery in the shop in the past but not a piece like this. I have never