New · The modern kaba, 2026
Once reserved for clergy and royalty — the velvet and gold kaba, reimagined for today’s woman.
Reinventing the kaba
Hilmay’s Kabas are a modern reinterpretation of a traditional garment steeped in holiness, royalty, and cultural heritage. Once reserved for clergy and royalty, these lavish, regal garments have been reimagined for today’s woman.
Our modern creations celebrate the trendy, bold, and fashion-forward woman who embraces elegance, knows her worth, and proudly honors where she comes from.
From the history of the kaba
Once reserved for clergy and royalty.
New · Hilmay’s Kabas
Three capes for the woman who knows her worth — one size, one price: $125. Tap any photo to zoom in.
$125
Burgundy velvet · folded lapel collar · crystal & bead appliqué
One size fits all · XS–2XL · waist length
Deep burgundy velvet with a soft folded lapel and hand-placed crystal and bead florals sweeping over both shoulders — made for evenings, weddings and every room you walk into.
$125
Navy velvet · mandarin collar · gold scroll embroidery · brass buttons
One size fits all · XS–2XL · waist length
Royal navy velvet with a high mandarin collar, two antique brass buttons and gold scrollwork tracing the neck and front — regal enough for ceremony, sharp enough for the city.
$125
Black velvet · lapel collar · crystal fringe falling from both shoulders
One size fits all · XS–2XL · waist length
Midnight-black velvet crowned with crystal teardrops and short rhinestone fringe that fall down the sides of each shoulder — pure drama for galas, weddings and nights out.
The closet
Three kabas, hung like heirlooms.
How to wear your kaba
Waist length and one size fits all (XS to 2XL), it sits beautifully over almost anything — from your habesha dress to your favourite jeans.
The classic, crowned. Drape it over a white kemis with a tibeb border for holidays, church and weddings.
Velvet meets denim. A white tee, straight jeans and sneakers — royalty on a Saturday.
A pleated midi skirt and a fitted top let the waist-length cut frame your silhouette.
Draped over a tailored pantsuit, it turns a boardroom look into a statement.
Over an ivory satin jumpsuit with gold heels, the crystal fringe catches every light in the room.
Over an emerald satin midi skirt with gold sandals — elegant, celebratory and never underdressed.
Rooted in tradition.
The velvet, the gold, the cape that crowned clergy and kings.
Reimagined for royalty.
Cut and cropped for galas, weddings, brunch and the street.
Worn with pride.
For the woman who honors where she comes from — loudly.
Order your kaba
Choose a piece, add your details, then pay securely by card. Every cape is one size fits all, from XS to 2XL, cut to waist length — and one price, $125.