10 BEAUTIFUL VELVET TREASURES TO WEAR NOW
Velvet is a sumptuous treasure we love to wear as the autumn chill sets in. We’ve got 10 beautiful velvet finds to share with you.
1. CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED VELVET PUMPS -- DOLCE & GABBANA
These crystal-laden velvet Mary Janes are full of surprises. Handmade, with gorgeous Italian craftsmanship, these treasures are made of grape velvet. The clever gold cage heels each hold a little cache of jewels. Magical!
Available at Net a Porter.
2. VELVET CHEMISE & ROBE -- AGENT PROVOCATEUR
This gorgeous Mistie chemise and kimono-style silk velvet robe set from Agent Provocateur is sumptuous and sexy.
A fabulous devoré technique was used to reveal a velvet floral pattern set against delicate black chiffon. With long fringe to swish as you sashay, it’s a stunner.
Available at Net-A-Porter.
3. VELVET-FLOCKED COAT -- DOLCE & GABBANA
From Dolce & Gabbana’s “Enchanted Sicily” runway collection, this gorgeous coat channels the swirling floral patterns found in medieval Italian manuscripts. Soft black velvet flocking is set against a wool and viscose blend ground. The coat is lined in silk. You will look and feel like a treasure wearing it.
Available at Net-A-Porter.
4. VALLY CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED VELVET PUMPS -- DOLCE & GABBANA
These aren’t exactly ruby slippers, but they are Dorothy-inspired Mary Janes. Plush red velvet sets off a crystal-encrusted chunky ‘60s style heel. These shoes are serious dazzle material.
Available at Net-A-Porter.
5. LASER-CUT EMBROIDERED VELVET DRESS -- ERDEM
Plush black velvet, turned into lace with precision laser-cutting, and embellished further with embroidery, is what makes this “Franzi” dress by Erdem such a wardrobe jewel. The botanical-inspired cutouts let the nude silk liner show through.
Available at Net-A-Porter.
6. VELVET RAINBOW ENSEMBLE -- SANT ANGELO
Channel the 1970’s with this rainbow colored cape and skirt ensemble by Giorgio di Sant Angelo. The lily is gilded with edges of rainbow bead fringe swaying from alternating lengths.
Available at 1st Dibs.
7. VELVET LACED HEELS -- YVES SAINT LAURENT
Another ruby slipper candidate, done up in silk velvet, can take you for a spin over the rainbow. These Yves Saint Laurent beauties are laced and lined in soft leather, with a wooden heel. Although they are true vintage, they have never been worn!
Available at 1st Dibs.
8. EMBELLISHED VELVET COCKTAIL DRESS -- OSCAR DE LA RENTA
If you are tired of little black dresses for your cocktail repertoire, you might want to go to the other end of the spectrum with this ornate stunner designed by Oscar de la Renta. It is made of patterned velvet, with an exquisitely beaded skirt. The bodice features an asymmetrical gold button detail.
Available at 1st Dibs.
9. MARRON GLACE ASTRAKHAN VELVET COAT -- TOM FORD
This Tom Ford coat is a total texture play. Made in Italy, of rich brown Astrakhan velvet, with a full fox fur collar, it wraps you in total luxury.
Available from 1st Dibs.
10. EMBELLISHED VELVET CAPE
This Art Deco delight is fit to wrap royal shoulders. You’ll be enveloped in ultra luxe black silk velvet that is embellished in exquisite detail, with gold bullion embroidery, iridescent sequins, and rhinestones, in a beautiful a dragon motif. The scallop-hem is trimmed with three tiers of gold bugle bead fringe. Swish!
Available at 1st Dibs.
“Designers want me to dress like Spring, in billowing things. I don't feel like Spring. I feel like a warm red Autumn.”
– Marilyn Monroe
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PHOTO CREDITS:
- Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter. Crystal Embellished Velvet Pumps, Dolce & Gabbana.
- Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter. Velvet Chemise & Robe, Agent Provocateur.
- Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter. Velvet-flocked coat, Dolce & Gabbana.
- Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter. Vally Crystal Embellished Velvet Pumps, Dolce & Gabbana.
- Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter. Laser-cut Embroidered Velvet Dress, Erdem.
- Photo: Courtesy of 1stDibs. Velvet Rainbow Ensemble, Sant Angelo.
- Photo: Courtesy of The Gathering Goddess. Velvet Laced Heels, Yves Saint Laurent.
- Photo: Courtesy of 1stDibs. Embellished Velvet Cocktail Dress, Oscar De La Renta.
- Photo: Courtesy of 1stDibs. Marron Glace Astrakhan Velvet Coat, Tom Ford.
- Photo: Courtesy of 1stDibs. Embellished Velvet Cape.