VELVET has a sumptuous quality usually reserved for nightwear. Think elegant soirées in gilded mirrored rooms in a long burgundy velvet gown, or a blazer worn over a silk slip for date night. For autumn, however, it is no longer confined to after-hours and comes out to play for the day. At Valentino, models wore turtlenecks under flowing midi ruffled gowns; Roberto Cavalli had violet velvet suits; Stella McCartney proposed velvet puffer coats. What could be more chic than a perfectly tailored velvet suit in a rich gemstone colour…ruby red, sapphire blue, or emerald green? Such an opulent fabric is perfectly fitted for fall’s cooler days, when one would rather cosy up in something velvety and fabulous, than the usual go-to cashmere shawl. — Victoria.
1 – Frame velvet blazer, 2 – NARS velvet matte lip pencil, 3 – Vanessa Seward fringed velvet scarf, 4 – Valentino ruffled velvet dress, 5 – Etro velvet wide-leg pants, 6 – Lanvin mini velvet bag, 7 – Gianvito Rossi velvet pumps, 8 – Antonio Berardi cut-out velvet top, 9 – Saint Laurent velvet ankle boots, 10 – Fleur du Mal crushed velvet bra
Images: 1 – Kasuman, 2, 17 – Vogue.com, 3 – Tumblr, 4 – Devote, 5 – La Dame Official, 6 – Google Plus, 7 – Giamportone, 8 – ELLE, 9, 10 – Pinterest, 11 – Nina’s Vintage, 12 – Tumblr, 13 – Pinterest, 14 – Pinterest, 15 – Pinterest, 16 – College Vintage, 18 – The Impression.