With its soft texture and deep sheen, velvet fashion has become the most talked-about topic of the autumn wardrobe.
THE MYSTERIOUS BREEZE OF AUTUMN: VELVET!
Velvet has never really gone out of fashion; it is a piece that has always been somewhere at the back of our wardrobes in every era. As well as its softness, it lets us achieve very eye-catching looks. It is a cool piece we can comfortably wear both on elegant evenings and in our street outfits. Velvet, which began to make its presence felt in 2015, now dominates many pieces, from bags to shoes. Many famous names have also started to put this detail at the forefront of their collections. Valentino, Etoile isabel Marant, Fendi, Tom Ford, Maje, Sonia Rykiel, Victoria Beckham, Lanvin, Saint Laurent, Jil Sander, Etro, Ganni, Givenchy, Frame, Vince, T by Alexander Wang, Zara and Mango are just some of them. So we can say you’d better go shopping right away to get ready for the velvet trend.
Let’s talk a little about velvet jackets!
Jackets in burgundy, green and khaki tones will be the right choice to add colour to your style. Velvet jackets add a masculine touch to your outfits, so you can wear them in smart outfits like a blazer or in your everyday street looks. Also, women with darker skin tones choosing burgundy, and blonde women choosing velvet jackets in green tones, will create a more beautiful harmony.
The most eye-catching pieces of the velvet trend are matching sets. They are also the pieces that have become most on trend this season and that we will wear most often. Sets are very easy to style, as long as you don’t overlook a few small tips. They also really help you take on a very masculine look.
When wearing sets, you will also need to pay attention to the piece you wear underneath. If the shoes you choose are more of a sporty style, your outfit will look more right. Of course, you also need to make sure the set you choose reflects sporty chic.
Designers also featured velvet details very frequently in this season’s dresses. So don’t hesitate to include velvet in the pieces you buy.
If we need pieces that both give us a masculine air and keep us warm in cold weather, there’s no need to look far. In that case we can make room for velvet trousers in our wardrobe right away.
You could say velvet has taken over every piece we wear — yes. Now it’s time to bring this detail to our shoes and bags too. And without any hesitation! Let’s go a little masculine this winter!
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Care and buying tips for velvet fashion
Velvet is a fabric covered with a short, dense pile that reflects light differently depending on its direction. That is why even the same colour looks different from angle to angle and adds depth to an outfit. To keep your velvet pieces looking beautiful for a long time, pay attention to a few things. It is important to store them on hangers so they don’t get crushed. Also avoid brushing them hard so as not to disturb the direction of the pile, and follow the washing instructions on the label.
If you’re new to velvet fashion, start with a single piece, for example a burgundy or green velvet jacket. Then balance it with jeans or plain trousers. For basic information about the fabric, see the velvet entry on Wikipedia. And for another classic suited to the change of seasons, read our article on trench coats.
Image: Bright red velvet fabric gathered into a rose shape with folds (representative image) — Shiva Theerthagiri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
