Jewel tones of purple, fuchsia, turquoise and red dominate women’s dresses, while men’s suits feature shades of plum, navy and violet.
Gucci reaches back to the 1970s for inspiration with a flowing golden gown, with a plunging neckline and voluminous sleeves. The satin fabric is sure to shimmer under the holiday lights ($2,875–$9,010; Gucci.com). If you prefer short, Versace has a sleek, sleeveless number in turquoise satin with soft gathers—perfect for twirling around the dance floor ($1,920-$2,299; versace.com).
Men’s fashion certainly hasn’t been overlooked this year. Armani updates the old standard suit with deep colors and velvet. “The focus is on intense chromatic shades and eclectic combinations,” Giorgio Armani says via e-mail. Take a fashionable step out with a dark brown or navy velvet suit paired with a burgundy shirt. Don’t forget the finishing touch—a shiny velvet tie in navy blue or black (trousers $375, jacket $910, ties $190–$290; Armani.com).
Ruffles and pleats, belts and bows, add a coy, sexy dimension to the little black dress. Dolce & Gabbana adorns black velvet with gold patterned pockets ($2,875– $3,835; dolcegabbana .com) while Yves Saint Laurent uses an oversize purple bow to highlight sparkling black sequined silk ($8,045; ysl.com). Chanel adds a black satin bow adorned with a diamond brooch ($12,340; chanel.com). Santa wouldn’t have it any other way.
