SHINE IN VELVET FALL AND WINTER

“Less is more" was made famous by last century’s famedarchitect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. His design emphasized minimalism, eliminating the unnecessary to net greater clarity, beauty and effectiveness.

The application to the wearables industry is never more appropriate than velvet.

Velvet is a classic choice for fall and winter weddings. It’s a go-to fabric for wedding guest dressesthat truly shines for formal weddings in fall and winter. And because it delivers its own sheen, it doesn’t need a lot of blingadded.

Velvet is a soft, luxurious fabric that is characterized by a dense pile of evenly cut fibers that have a smooth nap that is delicious to the touch. It drapes beautifully and has a shiny appearance due to the characteristics of the short pile fibers.

A classic floor-length velvet gown in black, champagne or charcoal is perfection. A deep V-neckline or off-the-shoulder silhouette adds a touch of glamour. Accessorize by incorporating velvet subtly with shoes, handbags, or headbands…a velvet clutch or velvet pumps tie the entire look together.

When wearing velvet, keep accessories minimal—a velvet gown speaks for itself. Pair it with heels and bold earrings for an impressive finish.

The Tadashi Shoji Bevan Velvet Waterfall Drape Gown in navy features stretch velvet, a V-neckline, long sleeves and a twist knot at the center cinching the waist and accentuating the figure. A waterfall ruffle adds graceful movement flowing from the center giving the dress a dynamic and eye-catching finish.

Velvet fabric was originally made from silk and associated with aristocracy. It was an expensive process with the threads resourced from silk cocoons.The first recorded mention of velvet fabric dates back to the 14th century, and scholars maintain that velvet was first produced in East Asia before making its way down the Silk Road to Europe.

When machine looms were invented, velvet production became much less expensive to produce. Synthetic fabrics now make velvet accessible to all.