and the beauty of a classic pair of black velvet trousers is that unlike a normal pair of tailored trousers, you honestly can get away with adding in a blazer that doesn't actually match.

the sheer black blouse. At the Saint Laurent autumn/winter 2025 show, she wore hers under a sharp velvet blazer, paired with barrel leg black trousers—an effortless mix of classic and modern.

Contrary to popular belief, a velvet blazer is not just for Christmas. And this line-up is proof that they really can be the hardest working piece in a winter wardrobe. If your LBD (little black ...