Trending Now: 9 Chic Updates To Make This Festive Season

Bows are big right now. So big, in fact, they’re trending with more than 880 million views on TikTok, as tastemakers go viral in beribboned fashion finds and crafty makers offer tutorials for adding bows to trees, wreaths and holiday tablescapes. Call us biased, but our favorite approach to bows this season is to wear them; and while there is always room in our hearts for bow accessories, it’s bow dresses that are sitting pretty at the top of our wish list. Oozing festive glamour in black velvet, Saloni’s ‘Camille’ dress has a trio of twinkling bows at the neckline. If a sweeter color takes your fancy, Bernadette has the perfect mini dress. Exclusively available at NET-A-PORTER, the Antwerp-based label’s ‘Josselin’ style in baby pink draws inspiration from couture traditions and girlhood. Pair it with tights and Mary Janes.

Shiny silver bags could be spotted swinging from the arms of showgoers in every style capital during fashion month. Couple that with how the demand for metallic accessories spikes every party season and it’s easy to see why they’ve scored the number-two spot in our roundup. Dabble in a hint of shine with Gucci’s ‘Marmont Petite’ shoulder bag, which has a sleek panel of silver leather, matching ‘GG’ hardware and a slinky chain. For maximum impact, turn to Coperni. As the star of the show in the brand’s holiday campaign shot by Charly Gosp, the new ‘Swipe’ mini bag has an ultra-glossy mirrored finish to amplify the distinctive oval shape. Updates are still pending as to when the CD-player version teased on Instagram might be released…

This wooly classic is shaking off its casual status this season. Previously reserved for winter walks or festive catchups by roaring fires, this year Fair Isle knits are being styled with silk slip dresses and satin midi skirts to create party-ready looks. Polo Ralph Lauren’s iteration is knitted with generous amounts of sheep and alpaca wool in the yarn mix to feel blissfully soft and fluffy, and will look great with gold hoop earrings and a leather jacket. Nice and nostalgic, Dôen’s cardigan has a ’70s-style charm and fastens with elegant mother-of-pearl buttons. Layer a tennis necklace beneath the collar to dress it up for drinks.

It’s time to dress from the feet up in killer boots that leave you feeling like Grace Jones. Outfitting everyone from Cher to Måneskin in pieces that are unashamedly loud and unquestionably cool, Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini’s buzzy brand The Attico is a go-to for knee-high boots. Its ‘Sienna’ style is sculpted from patent leather in the hottest shade of FW23 – red – and has a squared-off toe for a ’90s finish. Another name to know for brilliant boots, Paris Texas has reimagined its popular ‘Stiletto’ pair in a deep burgundy color with a vinyl-like finish. Pull them on with everything from mini dresses to denim.

Jeans have reached ‘It’ status this season, thanks to a new shape: the horseshoe. Fitted at the high-rise waistband, horseshoe (or barrel) jeans have wide, curved legs. Given how often you’ll wear them, jeans are always a major style investment, so look for a horseshoe silhouette in a wash that you already know and love to make an easy transition from your straight-leg favorites. Citizens of Humanity’s tapered pair has distressed hems and comes in a classic light-blue wash, while Agolde’s ‘Luna’ style is a lightly faded black. Dress them up with diamonds and low-heeled vintage pumps.

’Tis the season to up your hosting game, and one sure-fire way to get your guests talking is with conversation-starting tableware. Exclusively available at NET-A-PORTER, each item in Completedworks’ 17-piece dinner set is made using beautiful colored glass – some of which is recycled – and resembles a mini surrealist sculpture. Renowned for its candy-colored creations, Helle Mardhal indulges in a host of saccharine shades to dream up artistic interpretations of toffees and caramels in the playful Bon Bon collection. Another NET-A-PORTER exclusive, these four coffee cups are hand-blown by artisans in the label’s Copenhagen studio and could double up as cute dessert bowls.

The elegance of an evening jacket is unrivaled, especially when it’s exquisitely tailored and cut from beautiful fabric. Part of our NET SUSTAIN edit of consciously crafted clothing, Liberowe’s jacket has been locally made in London from a gorgeous gold jacquard and has crystal-dotted buttons. The fitted peplum shape takes cues from ’60s fashion, so naturally it looks great with a mini skirt. Inspired by classic tuxedos, Nili Lotan’s ‘Leandre’ blazer has glossy satin lapels and power shoulders that are sculpted into shape by padding. Bunch the sleeves up over a sparkly mesh or lace top with long sleeves.

We often talk about the importance of versatility when it comes to our clothes, but what about our jewelry? Convertible earrings are ideal to have on hand for the party season if you don’t like to add too much sparkle to your everyday looks. Based in Los Angeles, Anita Ko creates fine jewelry with clever twists that keep the modern woman in mind. The ‘Orbit’ single earring is made from polished 18-karat gold and has a detachable marquise-cut diamond stud at the bottom so you can switch it up in an instant. Over in New York, Mateo’s designs draw inspiration from the city’s contemporary art museums. These two-in-one earrings can be worn as pearl studs or with the glistening topaz droppers attached.

In all the chaos of the holiday season, it can be easy to forget the importance of a good self-care routine, which is why beauty sets are perfect as a treat for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for someone who might appreciate the excuse to pamper. Beautifully presented in a house-shaped box, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s set contains four of her best-selling serums, including the intensely hydrating Hyaluronic Serum and one for night-time that works to rejuvenate and renew your complexion while you sleep. Packaged in a recycled cardboard box that could be repurposed for keepsakes, Aesop’s gift set contains a quartet of hand and bodycare essentials. Paris-based musician Kiala Ogawa has even created a track that you can listen to online to accompany the contents of the kit, called Majestic Melodies, which starts with hypnotic birdsong.

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