Spring 2017 London Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
While the the spring resort 2017 collection look to the 24-7 power suit, the mood on the streets is definitely elegant and wearable. Velvet on the street style circuit has reached outbreak status. It’s all about dressed-up daytime glamour: velvet gowns worn with T-shirts, and plush skirts worn without apology. Vogue Arabia looks to the best outfits as seen at fashion month to glean top tips on how to master the trend. The key is to wear this luxe fabric with your own inimitable spin, and oodles of confidence.
Scroll down to see the most inspirational velvet-powered outfits to copy/paste into your wardrobe now.
Spring 2017 London Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
A louche velvet suit needs little accessorizing, so simply add classic stilettos, oversized sunglasses and your trusty gold choker. Moody rouge, or blackcurrant colored nail varnish and lipstick optional.
Spring 2017 Milan Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
Make like Candela Novembre, the Milan-based clotheshorse, and reach for a full swing long skirt. Temper the drama with a laid-back tee and strappy sandals.
Spring 2017 London Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
Altheleisure, sneakers and a full velvet gown make for perfect bedfellows to channel the season’s experimental mood. Look to Gilda Ambrosio, and Giorgia Tordini, co-founders of Attico, for extra guidance on how to pull off this look.
Spring 2017 London Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
Take a fashion vacation from classic blue velvet, and reach for a crushed red velvet suit, teamed with studded, tough urban leather accessories. If in doubt, head to Gucci or Acne Studios.
Spring 2017 Paris Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
A military jacket or utilitarian cover-up will suitably tame a coquettish dress, thanks to it’s precise tailoring. Marc Jacobs, Mango, or Louis Vuitton are the go-to brands for militia separates.
Spring 2017 Milan Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
Make longline velvet robes work during the daylight hours with the addition of preppy classic accessories: neat black pumps and oversized sunglasses that channel Audrey Hepburn circa Breakfast at Tiffany’s are key.
Spring 2017 Milan Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
Velvet trousers require a touch of rock punk to keep them wearable, and urbane. Customize your trusty band T-shirt with a ripped neckline, and add a slinky scarf from Saint Laurent.
Spring 2017 London Fashion Week. Photographed by Valentina Frugiuele.
If you don’t want to go for the fully loaded velvet look, pepper the street-style trend into your wardrobe with a pair of sky-high velvet heels. Kooky socks are in thanks to the latest Gucci collections, so get your geek on.
Which street style look is your favorite? Let us know via Twitter @VogueArabia.
