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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

The elegant cape is the coat trend of winter – here’s how to wear it

Capes have timeless elegance – here’s how to wear yours - (Alamy/James Manning/PA)

The cape is making a somewhat surprising and undeniably strong return to the fashion landscape.

After subtly creeping into the trend cycle last autumn/winter, marked by scarf coats and exaggerated collars, ponchos and full capes are now firmly in vogue, showcased prominently on runways from Burberry to Toteme.

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