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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
HK$10,118
Utopia
Hermes Allover Logo Blue Silk Shirt, front view, at Utopia on within
Hermès
Allover Logo Blue Silk Shirt
HK$3,373Pre-owned
Utopia
Avavav X Adidas Velvet Track Pants Dk. Blue, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Avavav
X Adidas Velvet Track Pants Dk. Blue
HK$1,918
WDLT117
Undercover Tailored Pants Ivory, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Undercover
Tailored Pants Ivory
HK$4,001HK$7,440
WDLT117
Undercover All-over Flower Print Blouson Black at WDLT117 on within
Undercover
All-over Flower Print Blouson Black
HK$12,476
WDLT117
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Late To Work Jacket Beige at WDLT117 on within
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Late To Work Jacket Beige
HK$9,271Last one
WDLT117
Alexander Mcqueen Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black, front view, at Utopia on within
Alexander McQueen
Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black
HK$1,124Pre-owned
Utopia
3.Paradis Dreaming Balloon Shirt in Black at Due West on within
3Paradis
Dreaming Balloon Shirt - Black
HK$1,343HK$3,654Last one
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Knit Polo in White, back view, at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Knit Polo - White
HK$894HK$1,686
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Knit LS Top in Multi at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Knit LS Top - Multi
HK$1,405New
Due West
Kenzo Tiger Track Jacket - Multi in Tiger Print worn by a model, at Due West on within
Kenzo
Tiger Track Jacket - Multi
HK$2,164HK$4,947
Due West
Herno Mens Eco Jacket Check Wool Coat in Navy at Due West on within
Herno
Mens Eco Jacket Check Wool Coat - Navy
HK$11,692
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Knit T-Shirt - Chalk White at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Knit T-Shirt - Chalk White
HK$899New
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Knit T-Shirt - Clear Sky in Sky Blue at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Knit T-Shirt - Clear Sky
HK$899New
Due West
Amiri Floral Velvet Slim Thrasher Jeans Indigo, front view, at Utopia on within
Amiri
Floral Velvet Slim Thrasher Jeans Indigo
HK$4,497
Utopia
Daily Paper Velvet Shield Oversized Jeans in Brown worn by a model, at Due West on within
Daily Paper
Velvet Shield Oversized Jeans - Brown
HK$1,883
Due West
Andersson Bell Leicester Padded Jumper Khaki at WDLT117 on within
Andersson Bell
Leicester Padded Jumper Khaki
HK$3,200HK$6,439
WDLT117
Giovanni Cavagna Relaxed Wool Coat with Belt Black at WDLT117 on within
Giovanni Cavagna
Relaxed Wool Coat with Belt Black
HK$16,311New
WDLT117
Athoa Knitted Polo in Black, front view, at Due West on within
Athoa
Knitted Polo - Black
HK$725HK$984
Due West
Athoa Knitted Polo in White at Due West on within
Athoa
Knitted Polo - White
HK$725HK$984
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Pinstripe Track Top Jacket - Night Navy at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Pinstripe Track Top Jacket - Night Navy
HK$1,967New
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Football Top in Royal Blue at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Football Top - Royal Blue
HK$1,293New
Due West
Adidas x Wales Bonner WB Soccer Jersey Tee - Chalk White, front view, at Due West on within
Adidas x Wales Bonner
WB Soccer Jersey Tee - Chalk White
HK$1,006HK$1,461Last one
Due West
Daily Paper Velvet Shield Denim Jacket in Brown worn by a model, at Due West on within
Daily Paper
Velvet Shield Denim Jacket - Brown
HK$2,108
Due West

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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.