The runway season of a/w 2016 has shown an unusual amount of velvet. From fluid rich outfits to small details, many designers have made use of this formerly aristocratic fabric. The past few years velvet has not been seen, and became almost forgotten. This season velvet is back, with added texture and a hint of luxury to London W11 cashmere designs. Fine details of crushed velvet along the edges add a spark of chic to our luxury cashmere designs for a timeless look. Velvet gets its name from its magical texture not its fibre. It is woven, characterised by its pile (the raised loops or tufts) that cover the surface. This short and dense pile brings the soft shine to the fabric and captures the light in its unique way. There are many different kinds of velvet, each with their very own character. For example, crushed velvet involves twisting the fabric when wet in order to distort the pile; this gives it a more textured look that departs from the typically smooth surface it is known for. Another technique involves using chemicals to remove the pile from the surface of the fabric to reveal a pattern; this is referred to [...]
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