This winter, a fabric occupies a central place in the collections. It is warm, pleasant to wear and goes with everyday pieces as well as more formal clothing.
The material that stands out this year is a sure value, used for a long time in fashion and still present in the locker rooms of royal families. Fashion houses know it perfectly and more accessible brands regularly integrate it into their winter collections. Its main advantage? It visually improves a cut, without any accessories. Blazers gain structure, dresses gain shape and pants become sharper. It also supports intense colors very well, making it possible to offer deeper shades in winter.
In the royal family, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has often opted for this material during significant events. In November 2024, she wore a black cowl-neck dress to the Remembrance Sunday memorial service in London. On November 19, 2025, she attracted attention again in an emerald green draped dress at a charity gala. For her part, Queen Camilla was seen in December 2024 in a royal blue midi dress for the Christmas tree decoration ceremony at Clarence House, then in March 2025 in London in an emerald green dress during another charity gala.
On the shelves of consumer brands, this material is available in different pieces, at various prices and in cuts adapted to everyday life. For example, the Zara brand currently offers a perfectly fitted blazer, entitled “regular fit”, for 99.95 euros. At Mango, you can find a draped velvet skirt in the Teen collection, at 25.99 euros. Finally, in Monoprix stores, straight pants are available for 45.99 euros. The colors offered are mainly dark – black, bottle green, navy blue, burgundy – matching the wardrobe of the royal family. In short, you will have understood, we are talking about velvet here.
Moreover, if you don’t know what to wear during the end of year celebrations, know that this material is particularly suitable for festive events. Just like leather, it upgrades an outfit with an ultra chic touch. Think about it!
