The older sibling of the cord, velvet is another major trend this AW 18 season. You will find it in every collection and many labels from high end all the way down to fast fashion have velvet items on their racks. To avoid the danger of looking frumpy, old-fashioned as if you are wearing a curtain make sure you mix up your velvet with prints or textures. Below some good examples of key items and looks. Some of them may be too out there for your taste but they are just a source of inspiration.
