The runway version of the blue Balenciaga top worn by Kiera Knightly is pictured above, courtesy nymag.com.
At top of post: Nina Ricci’s backless orange velvet gown, featured in an intense and brooding fall ad campaign.
Nina Ricci wasn’t the only designer to send such a frock down the runway
At left: Ralph Lauren offered a similar shape in a brighter hue.
Marc Jacobs’ take on the floor length velvet gown?
Ice blue . . .
abbreviated acid green velvet frock with tulle underlay,
via style.com
Peter Jensen velvet bustier, via French Vogue
Ruffian floor length coat, via nymag.com
Ralph Lauren strapless plaid gown with velvet hem detail.
Peter Jensen velvet bustier, via French Vogue
Ruffian floor length coat, via nymag.com
Ralph Lauren strapless plaid gown with velvet hem detail.
via nymag.com
CC loves the luxurious layering!
Benjamin Cho dress, via style.com
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture;
CC loves the luxurious layering!
Benjamin Cho dress, via style.com
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture;
this and next three photos via style.com
At right:
Note that this is a wonderful DIY...
Add a velvet sash to any outfit for an instant and affordable dose of chic!
WHAT TO BUY:
Velvet trouers are the ultimate in luxury!
WHAT TO BUY:
Velvet trouers are the ultimate in luxury!
At right:
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti velvet pants,
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti velvet pants,
Above left:
Gucci red velvet pants
Gucci red velvet pants
At right:
Bamford velvet smoking jacket, at net-a-porter.com
CC loves a velvet blazer, in black, gray, olive, navy . . .
Or cherry red!
J. Crew velvet École jacket; comes in 6 colors at jcrew.com
Derek Lam velvet dress,
at Neiman Marcus... very boho luxe ~
Etro velvet trim dress,
Peter Som watercolor print dress with banded velvet waist,
at saksfifthavenue.com
Derek Lam
velvet frill trim frock,
at net-a-porter.com
Risto Bimbiloski dress,
at inhabit.com
3.1 Philip Lim pleated purple velvet skirt,
currently 40 percent off at net-a-porter.com!
Anna Sui velvet lame skirt,
also at net-a-porter.com
VELVET ACCESSORIES
Manolo Blahnik Butterflopt Cutout d’Orsay. Visit bergdorfgoodman.com
Givenchy olive velvet peep toe...
What a snazzy alternative to the boring black pump!
Go to couturezappos.com
Stella McCartney velvet pump;
photo courtesy elle.com
The spiky lucite stiletto heel makes these shoes even more stunning!
VBH Manilla velvet clutch; this and next at Net-a-Porter.com
Stella McCartney velvet clutch
Anke Dreschsel velvet shoulder bag, at neimanmarcus.com
This devastatingly luxe weekender also comes in pink!
(Fabric detail below left)
Remember, darlings:
Velvet is not just for evening, special occasion and holiday anymore!
Add a sultry velvet piece to your wardrobe and see how people will make any excuse to touch it!!
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