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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Cook

Velvet: A decor favorite now that never went away

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It was all over the fashion runways. Women’s Wear Daily raved about Armani dresses in this material. Harper’s Bazaar called it one of 2022’s biggest trends. At Britain’s film awards, celebrities partied in Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Gucci versions. It’s even found its way down to casual wear, in jeans, T-shirts and slouchy overshirts.

Once the luxurious material of nobility, velvet’s now a fashion favorite at both the private-label and mass-market level.

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