Saint Laurent
LouLou Velvet Handbag, £1,768.16, vestiairecollective.com
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We’re Still Crushing on Velvet
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3 years ago
Sartorial snazziness
So long, loungewear, bye bye, baggies. After a stretch of lockdowns, it’s time to up the style ante for 2022. Velvet fashion is trending, so invest in rich textural pieces that ooze glamour; think bodycon dresses and sharp velvet blazers in gem-bright hues and groovy prints. Browse our edit below.
Velvet is a transseasonal staple that can be revived again and again for multiple occasions. From Christmas party dresses and autumnal layering pieces to spring accessories and stylish summer swimsuits (don’t knock it until you’ve tried it), velvet fashion is well and truly here to stay.
Want in on the trend? As always, keep the planet in mind when shopping. Re-wearing old clothes is the best way to be sustainable, but if you can’t avoid it then shop consciously at responsible retailers, as well as rental and resale sites.
The Country & Town House Responsible Buyers’ Guide
Velvet Fashion Picks for 2022
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RIXO
Black Silk Velvet Wrap Dress (UK 10-12), rent from £29, byrotation.com
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Alexandre Birman
Clarita Bow-Embellished Velvet Sandals (Size 41), rent from £11 per day or buy secondhand for £280, mywardrobehq.com
Mary Katrantzou
Faylinn Dress In Green Fairies (UK 10), rent from £31 per day or buy secondhand for £756, mywardrobehq.com
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Rag & Co.
Batiste Burgundy Velvet Handcrafted Mules, £140, wolfandbadger.com
Tom Ford
Cotton Velvet One Shoulder Mini Dress, £3,200, tomford.co.uk
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Cefinn
Jacquetta Velvet Maxi Dress in Black, £320, cefinn.com
Beulah London
Aster Navy Velvet Dress, £294, beulahlondon.com
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RIXO
Benedict Velvet Midi Dress, £325, rixo.co.uk
Stella McCartney
Red Velvet Blazer, £657, net-a-porter.com
Red Velvet Straight-Leg Pants, £405, net-a-porter.com
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Anya Hindmarch
Postbox Bag, £345, handbagclinic.co.uk
Jimmy Choo
Heloise 120 Heels (UK7), rent from £67.08, hurrcollective.com
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