We’re just finishing going through the images but here’s a taster of four capes we’ll be putting in the shop very soon. Worn by Clair The Cape Queen they’re sure to be in demand from cape lovers at home and further afield: Contact us if you’re interested in any of them and don’t forget when you buy a Pluvmantelo collection cape you’ll also receive a personal signed card from The Cape Queen.
In ‘The Diary of a Nobody’ Charles Pooter makes reference to his wearing ‘a capital hat’ and we’d like to think you’d agree these pvc hats from Peak and Brim are just the ticket whatever the weather, and especially with a proper raincape. Feraline liked both hats (British made we might add) very much and spoke highly of them. The selection of colours and designs is phenomenal and we’d suggest you head over for a look sooner rather than later. Whatever your raincape, these guys have a hat to suit. Etsy: PeakandBrimHatsShop Facebook: Peak & Brim Designer Hats peakandbrimhats.com
It certainly was on a cold, slightly snowy day in Clair The Cape Queen’s part of the world. This was the first outing for her Rukka cape in quite some time and she appreciates both its rain and wind resistance, courtesy of its waxed cotton construction. And yes, it hangs well too – and sounds good too! It comes from an era when raincapes were PROPERLY made, Rukka (along with Bormax) leading the drive towards better quality. And this one, which is probably 40 or so years old, has lasted very well – despite its exposure to the elements
In Clair The Cape Queen’s part of the world there’s plenty of old (and older) buildings: various towns have provided great backdrops for our shoots this year and there are definitely more to come. We came across this 1930s office building recently and while unfortunately it had modern plastic windows, we felt it was part of the Pluvmantelo ethos of shunning the modern for the more established, whether it’s a building or a car. Or any other things you can think of! Clair’s old rubber cape came from a French vintage/classic clobber dealer friend of ours and Clair’s happy to admit it’s one of her favourite capes. We don’t blame her: it’s simply designed, is a low-key colour and, so The Cape Queen tells us, it’s entirely waterproof too. In other words, what more could you want? Please keep the comments coming – we read every email and value your support. And don’t forget, we have capes for sale too.
Here’s our second set of shots from the beach at Prestatyn, and here’s Clair The Cape Queen wearing her rubberised satin cape she bought from Ali, a great friend of Pluvmantelo. Now this is what you might call a ‘lush’ cape. Of course it looks bustin’, and you can’t miss seeing how well it hangs. It flows well and by crikey it sounds really good too, like the Klepper cape, with the sound of sails on big ships as it caught the wind blowing across the North Wales sand. This cape is definitely a true stunner and Clair rates it VERY highly: As highly as the Klepper cape? Well, that’s a good question! It’s almost up to Klepper standards, but not quite. Nevertheless, it’s one of Pluvmantelo’s best capes, and that does mean something.
…. You might just find Clair The Cape Queen. But ‘Avenues and Alleyways’ might be familiar to some older Pluvmantelo followers as a 1973 single by Tony Christie. It came to prominence not only for its chart success for ITV series ‘The Protectors’. The title was highly appropriate for The cape Queen as she spent an afternoon exploring some industrial architecture, wearing not one but two capes. The first, an old black rubber cape, has the higher collar Clair likes (and we know some of our followers do too) and the other is her older plastic floral print number, which added some colour to an otherwise dull day. As always, comments welcome, and don’t forget the Cape Shop is open for business!
Clair The Cape Queen has a soft spot for gardens and museums, and, as we’ve seen before, older buildings. One of the last days of October saw The Cape Queen enjoying the warm, dappled sunshine while wearing her fish-print cape. Looking around the gardens and small museum, it was ideal. This cape is certainly a bit different, courtesy of the fish designs it uses, and it has a town rather than country air to it. It’s distinctive but it’s remarkably low key too, although it did succeed in turning a few heads, which is no bad thing.
It’s one of the simplest yet most wonderful capes in the Pluvmantelo collection, and it’s one Clair The Cape Queen really appreciates. And there is so much to like about this cape: it’s long enough – but not too long – it’s heavy (which is good) and a heavy raincape is always a good raincape, and it has a lovely collar. But then there are the flaps on the arm slits. They’re beautifully crafted and Clair says when they’re fastened and the collar is up, she’s completely protected against the elements. And that’s the feeling Clair says she likes, being snug, warm and dry. There’s more to this cape. It has a fine tartan lining, which makes it smarter. All the detailing is positively first-class. And it hangs so well, and that means when Clair’s wearing it in town she cuts a real dash among the shoppers, sometimes causing people to do a double-take. We also should point out it sounds good too. There’s that warm, muted slocky sound that raincape lovers truly understand, others don’t. In all, it’s a fabulous cape and essential in any damp or wet weather. And we love it.
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