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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.

Nina Ricci Bow-detail Satin Shirt Pink, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Nina Ricci
Bow-detail Satin Shirt Pink
NT$14,242NT$29,126
WDLT117
Dior Sample Sorayama Silk Shirt, front view, at Utopia on within
Dior
Sample Sorayama Silk Shirt
NT$42,100
Utopia
Nina Ricci Draped Satin Halterneck Sleeveless Blouse Black at WDLT117 on within
Nina Ricci
Draped Satin Halterneck Sleeveless Blouse Black
NT$29,126Last one
WDLT117
INTO THE EAST Jacquard Scarf Sleeveless Top Champagne at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Jacquard Scarf Sleeveless Top Champagne
NT$15,930
WDLT117
Nina Ricci Bow-detail Flared Trousers Black, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Nina Ricci
Bow-detail Flared Trousers Black
NT$37,566Last one
WDLT117
Avavav X Adidas Velvet Track Pants Dk. Blue, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Avavav
X Adidas Velvet Track Pants Dk. Blue
NT$7,965
WDLT117
RUOHAN Chromite Isen Pants in Grey at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Chromite Isen Pants
NT$22,350
WDLT117
Giovanni Cavagna Shirt-detailed Pants Black, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Giovanni Cavagna
Shirt-detailed Pants Black
NT$39,112Last one
WDLT117
INTO THE EAST Velvet Embroidered Stand Collar Jacket Black worn by a model, at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Velvet Embroidered Stand Collar Jacket Black
NT$22,588Last one
WDLT117
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Late To Work Jacket Beige at WDLT117 on within
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY
Late To Work Jacket Beige
NT$38,517Last one
WDLT117
RUOHAN Assu Bias Cut Skirt Willow in Olive at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Assu Bias Cut Skirt Willow
NT$21,280
WDLT117
INTO THE EAST Jacquard Ruched Skirt Champagne at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Jacquard Ruched Skirt Champagne
NT$23,063
WDLT117
INTO THE EAST Acanthus Oil Pain Multi-Layer Skirt Tea Brown at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Acanthus Oil Pain Multi-Layer Skirt Tea Brown
NT$22,825Last one
WDLT117
Sies Marjan Gisela Pinstripe Skirt in Navy, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Sies Marjan
Gisela Pinstripe Skirt
NT$6,634NT$32,692Last one
WDLT117
Alexander Mcqueen Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black, front view, at Utopia on within
Alexander McQueen
Velour Swalow Sweatshirt Black
NT$4,673Pre-owned
Utopia
RUOHAN Bonaire Top Willow in Olive at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Bonaire Top Willow
NT$14,504
WDLT117
Helmut Lang Printed Yellow Car Trousers in Multicolour at WDLT117 on within
Helmut Lang
Printed Yellow Car Trousers
NT$7,823NT$18,783Last one
WDLT117
Undercover Flowy Crop Pants Beige Grey at WDLT117 on within
Undercover
Flowy Crop Pants Beige Grey
NT$28,056Last one
WDLT117
RUOHAN Skara Jacket Dune in Beige at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Skara Jacket Dune
NT$34,476
WDLT117
g-lab Womens Eco Jacket Pure in Black at Due West on within
G-Lab
Womens Eco Jacket Pure - Black
NT$23,200
Due West
INTO THE EAST Paisley Pleated Patchwork Skirt Print at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Paisley Pleated Patchwork Skirt Print
NT$26,629Last one
WDLT117
INTO THE EAST Elastic Waist Skirt Olive Green at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Elastic Waist Skirt Olive Green
NT$20,686Last one
WDLT117
RUOHAN Mergui Coat Willow in Olive at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Mergui Coat Willow
NT$34,238Last one
WDLT117
INTO THE EAST Paisley Embroidered Coat Sand, front view, at WDLT117 on within
INTO THE EAST
Paisley Embroidered Coat Sand
NT$36,853Last one
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.