Perfect your at-home style this holiday season with Vince

It goes without saying that this year has been challenging and enlightening for innumerable reasons; it’s no exaggeration that the lessons we’ll take away from 2020 will continue to inform many aspects our lives for years to come – not excluding our closets. During a year in which many of us have been restricted to the confines of our own homes for months on end, the question of style – or more particularly, who and what we dress up for – was thrown into focus. After initially embracing sweats and pajamas as the lockdown uniform de rigueur, many of us found that this new aesthetic was doing little to improve our mood or output, especially in the case of those working from home. This ‘new normal’ created a need for laid-back yet luxe pieces that are as practical as they are polished. Enter, Vince. The Californian-based label has been fashion insiders’ best kept secret since it launched back in 2002. The brand has acquired a cult following thanks to its relaxed yet refined look, which is timeless but also suited to our current circumstances.

In fact, the inspiration behind creative director Caroline Belhumeur’s resort collection has proven to be prophetic. Despite the fact that this collection was designed before phrases such as ‘social distancing’ and ‘self-isolating’ became a part of the global lexicon, and words like ‘lockdown’ and ‘bubble’ gained entirely different meanings, Belhumeur was inspired by the idea of entertaining at home – something we’re set to be doing a lot of for the foreseeable.

Belhumeur’s fascination with the soft hues of the Art Nouveau era finds new relevance in the form of silk pants in pearlescent colors and sumptuous beige knitwear. These designs are beautiful, yes, however, they’re anything but precious. Whether you gravitate towards a chunky ribbed knit, a collared sweater or an oversized cardigan, you can cocoon yourself in these cozy pieces for lazy days spent curled up on the couch with a book. Alternatively, pair these chic pieces with gold earrings and minimal makeup for an effortless WFH look. With separates being Vince’s calling card, consider them your first port of call if you’re looking to retire your sweatpants for good. Slipping on a pair of silk pants or charcoal wide-leg pants will make you feel polished and put-together. Whether you’re dialling into an important Zoom call, having friends round for dinner and drinks or planning a lockdown date night, the power of good design can elevate your mood and add a sense of ceremony.

And with restrictions in many countries meaning socializing of any sorts must happen outdoors, there’s never been a more crucial time to invest in an exquisitely crafted coat. Vince’s shearling jacket is the forever piece you’ll reach for time and time again. Understated yet impactful, it makes the perfect finishing touch to everything from denim to party dresses and tailored separates.

Where other brands have had to redefine their entire aesthetic and design codes to ensure they don’t lose touch with a rapidly changing world, Vince has always been a sartorial byword for nonchalance and timeless elegance, making it the ideal brand to invest in not just now, but any season.