• Velvet midi dress with an all-over abstract print that gives the fabric a distinctive, painterly depth
• Funnel neckline with long sleeves for a sleek, covered-up silhouette that still reads as evening-ready
• Tiered skirt from the drop waist, adding volume and movement through the midi length
• Pleated detailing on the lower tier brings texture and structure to the skirt's sweep
• Centre back length of 134cm; model wears a UK size 10

There is something quietly considered about a dress that does the work without trying too hard. The abstract print on velvet sits somewhere between nature and abstraction - the kind of pattern that reads differently depending on the light. The funnel neck and long sleeves keep the silhouette refined, while the drop-waist tiered skirt introduces movement and a looseness that stops it feeling too formal. It is a dress built for evenings that matter - drinks with friends, a dinner out, a night where you want to look intentional without overthinking it. The model wears it with chunky black leather boots, which ground the dress and give it an edge worth borrowing. For a more dressed-up take, swap in a pointed-toe heeled boot and keep accessories minimal - a single fine-chain necklace and a small structured bag are all it needs. The velvet fabric carries the print with a richness that works particularly well in the autumn and winter months.