The Revitalization of Velvet Suits, Courtesy of Taylor Swift & Halle Berry

While the velvet suit has always evoked a distinctive quality of cool, it’s safe to say that the perennial style staple has never been the same since Tom Ford’s inimitable tenure as creative director at Italian fashion house Gucci. More specifically, the crimson velvet suit from the designer’s Fall/Winter 1996 collection famously worn by Gwyneth Paltrow at the MTV Video Music Awards caused the notorious ensemble to go down in fashion history. While the luxuriously fabricated suit has always been a festive formal go-to in menswear, Ford’s unique reimagining of the classic cut gave the velvet pantsuit a modern femininity… Read Full Article