VOGUE & VEXED

A cape was invented because doors weren’t dramatic enough. Fashion loves a storyline.

✗ FAKE
Capes have been worn since ancient times as practical outerwear, and they were used for warmth and status. They were not invented because doors were not dramatic.

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