Velvet Crush: Fall's Best Plush And Lush Texture

What's plush, lavish, and on everyone's radar this fall? While baby North West's closet is one answer, another more wearable—and affordable—conclusion is velvet. 

While held in high regard as a fabric mostly associated with the wealthy in the Far East during the 14th century, the fabric has reinvented itself, dressing everyone from Renaissance Festival attendees to mall rats channeling their inner Jimi Hendrix. Thankfully, the plush fabric has done yet another transformation this season—think updated silhouettes and fresh colorways from a few top-notch OC brands.

In true Renaissance form, the bell-sleeve gets a well-deserved redux with Ammerman Schlösberg's vibrant gold Cropped Top. Eckhaus Latta and Litkovskaya give velvet an elevated touch with their separate gowns, while the folks at Marques'Almeida channeled their inner Lizzie McGuire with a crushed velvet Jacket and Pants that will take you straight back to 2002. For leisurewear, D.TT.K perfected the sweatsuit look with understated green velour that's soft to the touch.

Here, nine of our favorite velvet pieces. 


Ammerman Schlosberg Lame Velvet Cropped Top in gold Eckhaus Latta Mohair Velvet Cut-Out Back Dress in mauve Litkovskaya Ribbon Cut Out Dress in wine D.TT.K Sweat Shirt in aqua Lilia Kesselenko Flowy Sleeve Long Velvet Dress in black Kiko Mizuhara for Opening Ceremony Cut Out Velvet Dress in black Marques'Almeida Fitted Crushed Velvet Jacket in silver

Marques'Almeida