Gilded Florals After Dark – Julia Berolzheimer

Outfit Details: Markarian Top (old, similar here), Dries Van Noten Pants (more sizes here), Manolo Blahnik Pumps, Chanel Bag, Arielle Ratner Necklace

There’s something about saturated color paired with metallics that I find irresistible. Deep burgundy against gleaming gold, warm bronze alongside an almost electric shade of turquoise. I’m always curious to see how far I can take a color combination, and these pieces make a wonderful case for introducing more texture and shine. Metallic accents have such a beautiful way of bringing out the depth and richness of darker shades, while vivid hues give gold, silver, and pewter a livelier, more playful side.

This season, I’m seeing this kind of pattern play show up in so many different ways. Botanical jacquards and gilded florals turn up on sculptural tops and embroidered jackets, alongside sweeping fringe and heels with an ornate sensibility. I love the interplay between the softness of velvet, the liquid movement of satin, and the brilliance of a finish that reads like precious metal. With the season of dinners and celebrations nearly here, it feels like the perfect excuse to see just how decorative an outfit can be.