20’s Silk Cape by Irene Castle Corticelli Silks hibiscus print m This fabric is so durable

This fabric is so durable it lasts forever

the larger your hip the shorter the skirt will be)Model shown wears a modern 12 is 5'4'' tall and dress fits well

1994 on the back

Fit is slim to the body (knit has natural give) and hits low hip

☽ No tag --> linen

20’s Silk Cape by Irene Castle Corticelli Silks hibiscus print m This fabric is so durableBrand: Irene Castle Corticelli Silks. Irene Castle was a famous dancer and film star of the 1910s 1920s who became a style icon and capitalized on her fame to create a clothing line. She is credited as the first film celebrity to have their own self named fashion brand. This gorgeous piece is circa 1924, and I was able to find a newspaper ad for what I believe is this exact piece. I'm only allowed to include 10 images in this listing, but let me know