Marni Paillette Sequin Beads and Jeweled Capelet Shrug Top

There are designers who shape trends, designers who follow them and designers who are simply in a league of their own. Consuelo Castiglioni is in the latter category. The creative director and founder of Marni spent more than two decades making gorgeously unique clothes that played (often all at once) with proportion, color, pattern and texture. When she announced last fall that she would be retiring from the Milanese label, every piece embodying her aesthetic became even more special than it already was.

Such is the case with this highly collectible capelet. From a recent collection, it is quintessentially Marni. It has a streamlined shape that hugs the shoulders and its rich surface is achieved by layering black, iridescent, rose and maroon sequins, paillettes and faceted beads. The fully lined topper fastens in the front with discreet hook-and-eye closures. It can be worn to accessorize a dress in the evening or, for the woman who makes layering into an art form, a sweater during the day.

Size estimate: S/M

Measurements:

Shoulders: Up to 17 inches

Length: 13 inches

Width: 50 inches (measured at bottom)

This Marni capelet from a recent collection is in excellent condition. Its ornate surface is achieved by layering black, iridescent, rose and maroon sequins, paillettes and faceted beads. The capelet is fully lined and fastens in the front with hook-and-eye closures. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.