Are Men’s Capes Making a Comeback?

While capes for women frequently move in and out of fashion, men’s capes are far rarer. This year, though, the garment seems to be ready for its billowing return.

Sebastian Law first encountered the opera cape in 2012—and upon first glance, the fashion editor knew the piece was exactly what his wardrobe was missing. “I was out with a friend who comes from a fancy family,” he tells Town & Country. “That night, he wore a passed-down black opera cloak and I looked at it and said ‘I’ve got to borrow this for fashion week.'” Read more at Town & Country.