The cyclical nature of fashion hints that velvet’s return to the spotlight was inevitable. And so it shifts into focus for AW17, this time in a more minimalist guise than previously seen. Forget crushed iterations in blush and silver hues and think more simply. This season’s designs let the fabric do the talking, elevating simple silhouettes and a neutral colour palette in a way that leaves little need for additional styling details. Here, we look at how best to work the look for evening.
