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Velvet and silk

Velvet, silk and satin for evenings out.

Velvet and silk bring deep matte pile together with fluid sheen for evening dressing across jackets, shirts, trousers and skirts.

Contrasting light reflection holds the combination together when plush velvet absorbs ambient glare while silk glides along the body in motion. The velvet smoking jacket dates from the eighteen hundreds, when men wore it to smoke after dinner, and the silk slip dress became an evening classic in the nineties. Sies Marjan, Sander Lak's New York label, was known for bold, saturated colour. Nina Ricci brings satin shirts and blouses, while Dior and Hermes add printed silk shirts.

Pair tailored velvet jackets and blazers over relaxed silk shirts or pleated skirts with sturdy leather footwear. WDLT117 in Toronto selects draped separates in deep green, blue and black from independent labels. Due West in Toronto adds G-Lab jackets and silk shirts. Utopia in Toronto adds silk shirts and velvet pieces, some pre owned.

Dior Sample Sorayama Silk Shirt, front view, at Utopia on within
Dior
Sample Sorayama Silk Shirt
R$7,007
Utopia
Alexander Mcqueen Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black, front view, at Utopia on within
Alexander McQueen
Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black
R$779Pre-owned
Utopia
Avavav X Adidas Velvet Track Pants Dk. Blue, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Avavav
X Adidas Velvet Track Pants Dk. Blue
R$1,304
WDLT117
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Late To Work Jacket Beige at WDLT117 on within
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Late To Work Jacket Beige
R$6,306Last one
WDLT117
Giovanni Cavagna Relaxed Wool Coat with Belt Black at WDLT117 on within
Giovanni Cavagna
Relaxed Wool Coat with Belt Black
R$11,094New
WDLT117

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A December wedding in Riyadh. Flat lay of a sand INTO THE EAST cardigan, an olive blouse, an olive skirt and a white Goyard pouch.A December wedding in RiyadhDusk on the Beirut stairs. Flat lay of an olive INTO THE EAST coat, a dark chocolate brown turtleneck and a pale gold skirt.Dusk on the Beirut stairsA party at a Doha hotel. Flat lay of an obsidian RUOHAN jacket, a black top, a black skirt and a grey Goyard pouch.A party at a Doha hotelA Christmas party in champagne. Flat lay of a pale gold INTO THE EAST skirt, a black MM6 blazer and red Guidi derbies.A Christmas party in champagneChocolate tweed for Sunday brunch. Flat lay of a chocolate brown INTO THE EAST jacket, chocolate brown trousers and burgundy Guidi shoes.Chocolate tweed for Sunday brunchThe pieces of Pink satin with grey suede bootsPink satin with grey suede boots

Common questions

How do you wear velvet and silk together?
Balance the heavy texture of a velvet jacket or blazer against a fluid silk shirt or skirt. Stick to deep tones like forest green, midnight blue or black so the contrast comes from surface sheen rather than competing shades.
Why do velvet and silk pair well?
Velvet absorbs light through its dense cut pile while smooth woven silk bounces light back. Putting both textures in one outfit creates depth without needing heavy patterns or loud accessories.
Which designers specialize in velvet and silk clothing?
Sies Marjan was known for saturated colour, and Nina Ricci brings satin shirts and blouses. Dior and Hermes add printed silk shirts.