Velvet va va voom

From Saint Laurent’s 80s inspired velvet mini to Christopher Kane’s one-shoulder noir numbers to Dolce & Gabbana’s velvet pantsuit in tones of arresting green — this fall winter is all about embracing the rich-looking and visually luscious velvet dresses, which is likely to make your inner magpie weak in the knees.

Emilia Wickstead’s sheer meets velvet number brings back the nostalgia-dripping vintage aesthetic and Roland Mouret’s black on black with 90s inspired choker is just sex on toast. Jonathan Simkhai’s lace-meets-velvet number is all you need to be the coolest belle of the ball.