5 Ways To Wear Velvet

Velvet is one of those enduring fabrics that never goes out of style. On the fall/winter ’24 runways, every brand from Chloé and Dries Van Noten to JW Anderson and Gucci indulged in this soft and sensual texture. Meanwhile, fashion’s most influential tastemakers have leaned into the look a little via tactile velvet blazers and shirts, or all the way with dresses, coats and co-ords. Looking to add luxe velvet into your sartorial repertoire? Here are five ways to wear it now, from dawn to dusk and beyond…

Velvet is to evening what denim is to daytime. Where denim adds instant insouciance, velvet gives every silhouette a sophisticated impression. Consider Rick Owens’ ‘Lola’ dress a very smart addition to your eveningwear assemblage – the black crushed-velvet texture is sublime, while the shoulder-baring neckline and thigh-grazing split are subtly sexy. Complete the look with pointed pumps, Anita Ko’s diamond choker and a sleek clutch bag.

A velvet suit is a bold look that is bound to turn heads. Made from a chic navy dubbed ‘Moonstone’, Nina Ricci’s velvet blazer comes with dramatic peaked lapels that lend a ’70s vibe. Pair it with super-saturated denim by day and the matching pants come evening. Metallic tones pair perfectly with deep navy, so silver accessories such as Le Monde Béryl’s mesh Mary Jane ballet flats and Lié Studio’s ‘The Vera’ earrings are ideal finishing touches.