Black Radiata Snakeskin Cape and Shorts Ensemble

1990s · 2010s · French

This avant-garde ensemble features a dramatically oversized cape constructed from radiata snakeskin, displaying the natural scaled texture and lustrous surface characteristic of reptilian leather. The cape extends in a wide, bat-wing silhouette with deep armholes and a flowing drape that creates sculptural volume. The garment appears to wrap or tie at the center front, with the snakeskin's natural pattern creating subtle tonal variations across the black surface. Paired with fitted shorts in matching snakeskin, the ensemble demonstrates high-fashion experimentation with exotic materials and unconventional proportions typical of contemporary avant-garde design.