First, the word "coat" applied to all wide coat without fasteners, but eventually came to be used exclusively to refer to women's fur capes. The similarity of the name "cloak" and "gown" is not accidental: free silhouette, simple form and austere beauty - their similarities. In medieval Europe, it was a street cape coat. Later, in the XVII century, was used to coat expensive fabrics, exquisite finishes. Lack of fasteners facilitate the use of, as well as a beautiful dress for a cape. Until the nineteenth century fur clothing used for its intended purpose - to protect from the cold. After the 1890s in Europe began to wear fur as decoration, it has become an element of luxury and an indicator of solvency. And fur coat appeared as a result of this mode: cape, emphasizing the status of women, which is likely to attract attention than to protect from the cold. To use different kinds of coats fur - fox, astrakhan fur, mink, fox, ermine, and other.
Opera cloak
First, the word "coat" applied to all wide coat without fasteners, but eventually came to be used exclusively to refer to women's fur capes. The similarity of the name "cloak" and "gown" is not accidental: free silhouette, simple form and austere beauty - their similarities. In medieval Europe, it was a street cape coat. Later, in the XVII century, ...