Its deep aubergine silk velvet material, which he sculpted into a tulip-shaped skirt, is held together with three paste buttons on the back. The designer reportedly included an outline of a tiara ...

From natural fabrics such as linen and cotton to the more sumptuous brocades and velvets, each material has its own ... and tends to shrink after washing. Silk is a precious and luxurious fabric ...

ELYSEE FABRIC IN CHARCOAL BY CHRISTOPHER HYLAND “This silk velvet [by Christopher Hyland ... It also makes a great lampshade material.” ...

Anderson went the more effortless chic route, wearing a shiny geometric sequined jacket over a creamy silk blouse paired with pants in our favorite fall trend: velvet. Anderson made a strong case ...

And when the restoration of Dresden palace called for the walls of the audience chamber to be covered in crimson silk velvet, it took nearly three years to produce the 740 metres needed.