You intend to wear a lovely velvet outfit to an event, but it’s rumpled, and ironing can’t get out the wrinkles. What do you do?
Simply hold the outfit over a pot of boiling water, or leave in your sauna for five minutes, and it will be as good as new. Why? The steam raises the pile of the fabric, making it look as smooth and lustrous as it was when you bought it.
VELVET blazer is luxuriously smooth, soft to touch and equipped with subtle sheen.
They come with a blend of formal looks and fancy styles, but make one look sophisticated no matter the occasion. Perfect as a dinner jacket or evening attire as it adds a touch of suave to your outfit.
Velvet blazers in colours like black, midnight blue, emerald green, chocolate brown, violet and ruby red give a dapper gentleman look.
For that flawless look, pair your blazer with crispy white shirt, slim-cut wool or cotton trousers, tie or bow tie (could also be velvet) and a finishing touch with patent leather loafers, coloured brogues or velvet shoes. Choose a dark colour tie or bow tie to match your jacket.
Velvet blazers are very seductive so wear it with macho attitude.
The velvet slipper also known as Albert slipper is a slip-on shoe made with velvet and has a slight heel. They are textured in appearance and often embroidered with eye-catching prints and patterns, animal prints, sequins and metallic studs.
Velvet slipper is stylish, luxurious and has just the right amount of rakish charm. It is quite comfortable, surprisingly versatile, everyday footwear alternative. This dashing footwear can be paired with tuxedo, work suit, day suit, casual wear and even neat native attire. With the velvet slipper, it is not where you wear it, but how you wear it as they will always portray a sense of class and good taste.
BEAUTIFUL and stylish velvet prints are in vogue. They have been remarkably apparent since last season and add a subtle and sexy appeal to one’s look. Velvet print comes in different patterns and designs, depending on the style. Go for colours that complement your look.
– Combine your velvet fabric with a sheer fabric or lace for a great look or to bring more attention to your outfit.
-You can knot gele (headgear) to accentuate your look, though it depends on the design.
-Go for a clutch purse to glam up the outfit.
LOOK around and you would definitely find a trendy chic wearing a dress, skirt and other accessories made with velvet. As a matter of fact, they are pretty much in with different variations and styles. Its uniqueness is that it can wear the items together or as separates depending on the effect you want to create.
Velvet is a type of woven turfed fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed with a short dense pile, which gives it a distinctive feel. It comes in a variety that includes the chiffon or transparent velvet, crushed, devore, embossed Lyons and Nacre. The silk variety is more expensive than the plain velvet and it is usually shinier and softer than the cotton variety. The snag, however, is that the fabric is difficult to clean but modern dry cleaning has made things better.