13 ways celebrities pulled off the velvet trend

It’s a velvet revolution

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Velvet is luscious, luxurious and a standout for fall/winter 2023. Whether you choose to go with a full-on velvet look or complement your ‘fit with a velvet bag, shoes or accessory, there are myriad styling options to incorporate the plush fabric in your everyday edit.

Celebrities are reviving velvet and it’s not hard to see why. From the red carpet to the streets, suits to separates — see how Hailey Bieber, Rihanna and more are maximising the luxe look.

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Paltrow re-wore her memorable red velvet suit that she wore at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards to Gucci’s Love Parade fashion show in Los Angeles.




Rihanna

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Rihanna stunned in a black velvet Schiaparelli gown with dramatic puff sleeves at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards.




Hailey Bieber

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Hailey Bieber attended the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards in a cutout velvet dress by Alessandra Rich.

Romee Strijd

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Romee Strijd takes her velvet suit into casual territory with a tee shirt.




Keira Knightley

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Keira Knightley looks like a goddess in a body-hugging dress at the Chanel Couture Fall Winter 2022 2023 show.




Kacy Hill

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Kacy Hill looks sleek in the velvet black jumpsuit and a jeweled choker at the Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion Reopening Party.




Stella Maxwell

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Stella Maxwell wears a chain harness over her emerald velvet dress.




Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a plunging neckline opulent red velvet dress, paired with jeweled choker and boots.

Taylor Hill

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Dressed in black velvet, Taylor Hill opts for a cleaner look by having her hair bun up.




Soo Joo Park

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For a casual look, Soo Joo Park wears her velvet bralet over a oversized collar shirt and leather shorts.




Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner layers her velvet slip dress with a bralet, bag pack and boots.

Victoria Beckham

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The ever-polished Victoria Beckham wears a crisp white shirt with a green pleated velvet skirt and open toe heels.




Tinashe

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Tinashe wears a grey crocodile embossed off-shoulder and thigh-high boots — in velvet, no less.

This article was originally published in Harper's Bazaar Singapore.

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