Trend Alert: Jacquard
At once daring and classic, jacquard, or brocade if you prefer, is the sophisticated girl’s choice for evening wear this winter. There’s something just so very classy about it. No other fabric has such a depth of texture and colour. It says class, it says taste and above all it says quality. More than that though, its unique characters and mix of woven threads means it’s always interesting and edgy.
Jacquard has loomed large on the catwalks for decades. And with a lot of sifting and even more good luck you may still be able to dig out some spectacular skirts and shift dresses from brocade boom time eras the fifties and sixties. Or , of course, you could cut out the hard work and go straight to the high street.
How to wear it? Accessorize with big smoky eyes, sleek pulled back hair and your best pout.
Author: Claire Dodd
a freelance journalist who lives in London. She has written for a number of titles including The Guardian, the LondonPaper, Music Week, DVD Monthly and Theme on subjects as diverse as travel, beauty, food, drinks, fashion, music, entertainments and film. Claire has an unhealthy obsession with vintage handbags and dreams of one day becoming Clara Bow.
