Koos Van Den Akker was born in the Netherlands in 1939, immigrated to the US in 1968 and became a naturalized citizen in 1982. His signature statement has become the delightful mixing of colors, fabrics and textures. In the hands of someone else, combining up to six different fabrics like tweed, fur, leather, wool, sequins and quilted cotton would be a disaster. But in the hands of this master, it becomes…wearable art.
Today’s VPOD features a smashing example of his genius. This abstract wool jersey cape has cobalt and rust color blocks and dramatic long scarves.
It’s a very unique find for a vintage fashionista!
Available at eBay from Seller ID koko1954.
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Stunning cape! In a related note, Koos appears today over at the Advanced Style blog. They blog about fashion of the silver-haired set that they run into on the street and there was Koos looking wonderful in pattern. Seeing this cape I can see why.