It’s luxe. It’s lovely. It’s officially the material of the season and we’re crushing on it hard.

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It happens. From time to time, a perfectly lovely material will be thrown to the back of the fashion cupboard and forgotten, discarded like an unwanted toy and forced to wait for the gods of style to awake from their stupor and champion its brilliance once more. This autumn, it is well and truly velvet’s turn. Just as the ’70s obsessed over corduroy and the ’80s had a love-in with lycra and polka-dot silk, today we’re seeing a major moment for that fabric so beloved of the Tudors. The runways were awash—from the crushed velvet looks at 3.1 Phillip Lim and Etro to the sublime accessories at Prada. And it’s no longer just stiff girly evening dresses and blazers; the new velvet comes in pastels, embroidered gowns and jumpsuits. We look at three ways to wear the velvet trend this season.


Trend 1: All In One

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This is the new essential Little Black Dress for the season, from Dion Lee 


 

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This grey velvet gown by Rick Owens hugs and drapes in all the right places


 

TF Gown.jpgThis sophisticated one-shouldered velvet zip gown from Tom Ford also has a detachable velvet bandeau top, for extra flexible wear 


 

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Add a splash of autumn colours with this gorgeous printed velvet and lace Anna Sui mini dress


 

Isa A Jumpsuit.jpgCreate a stunning silhouette with this sweetheart neckline Isa Arfen jumpsuit


Trend 2: Luxe Velvet Touch

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Add a touch of velvet to your look with a choker, like this pastel pink one from Aamaya By Priyanka


 

Prada Belt.jpgThe devil's in the detail with this scarlet Prada belt


 

VS Scarf.jpgWrap up in velvet with this cosy Vanessa Seward scarf


 

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Adopt a subtle velvet accessory like this Clare V velvet and leather patchwork clutch


  

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Soften your jewellery with a luxurious velvet ring from Gucci


Trend 3: Relish Embellished

AM Shoes .jpgThese jewelled and beaded Alexander McQueen pumps are a glitzy twist on the velvet trend


 

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Embrace bold colours with this beautifully embroidered Anna Sui waistcoat


 

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Wear this silver beaded skirt from Alice and Olivia with a sheer shirt for an office to evening look


 

Saint Laurent Jacket.jpgCombines three trends in one with this luxurious embroidered, black velvet bomber jacket from Saint Laurent 


 

Malone Souliers Mules.jpgSpice up any evening gown with these delicately embroidered Malone Soulier mules


 This article first appeared on hk.asiatatler.com