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Organza Gowns: What They Are, How to Choose and 10 to Buy

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November 8, 2026

An organza gown is a floor-length dress made from organza, a thin, crisp, sheer plain weave that holds volume, so tiers and ruffles stand away from the body instead of falling flat. Our designer evening gowns edit holds the range, the Mary Katrantzou brand page carries the tiered Eros organza...

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Jacquard Skirts: What They Are, How to Choose and 10 to Buy

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November 8, 2026

A jacquard skirt is a skirt cut from fabric whose pattern is woven into the cloth on a jacquard loom, which gives it body and a slight relief that a printed skirt does not have. Our designer skirts edit holds the range, the Mary Katrantzou brand page carries the Gianna and Vargas jacquard skirts...

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Jacquard Jackets: What They Are, How to Choose and 9 to Buy

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November 8, 2026

A jacquard jacket is a jacket cut from cloth whose pattern is woven in on a jacquard loom, so the motif is part of the fabric structure instead of printed on top. Our designer jackets edit holds the range, the Mary Katrantzou brand page carries the Hudson jacquard jackets from Resort 2027, and...

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Bow Blouses: What They Are, How to Wear One and 10 to Buy

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November 8, 2026

A bow blouse is a blouse with long ties at the neckline that knot into a soft bow under the chin, the shape also sold as a pussy-bow blouse. Our designer blouses edit holds the full range, the Mary Katrantzou brand page carries the two printed Ines bow blouses from Resort 2027, and our guide to...

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Pleated Maxi Dresses: Pleat Types, How to Choose and 9 to Buy

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November 8, 2026

A pleated maxi dress is a floor-length dress whose skirt is folded into pleats, pressed creases that let the cloth sit close at the waist and open out as you walk. Our designer maxi dresses edit holds the new pleated styles from the Mary Katrantzou brand page , and our guide to pleated midi...

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Burgundy Lace Dresses: Claret, Burgundy and Oxblood Explained

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November 8, 2026

A burgundy lace dress is a lace dress in a deep, wine-coloured red, and in practice the shades sold as burgundy, claret and oxblood overlap, so judge the colour on the photograph rather than the name. Our designer dresses edit holds the new claret lace from the Mary Katrantzou brand page , and...

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Lace Maxi Dresses: How to Choose the Right Lace and 9 to Buy

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November 8, 2026

A lace maxi dress is a floor-length dress made from lace, an openwork fabric in which the pattern is formed by the holes as much as by the thread. Our designer maxi dresses edit holds the new claret and azurite lace from the Mary Katrantzou brand page , and our guides to brown lace dresses and...

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Velvet Maxi Dresses: How to Choose One and 9 to Wear This Winter

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November 8, 2026

A velvet maxi dress is a floor-length dress cut from velvet, a fabric with a short, dense cut pile that catches the light and deepens whatever colour it is dyed in. Our designer maxi dresses edit holds the new velvet from the Mary Katrantzou brand page , and if floor length feels like too much,...

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08 Nov

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Sequin Sweaters: How to Choose and Wear Them, Day to Evening

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November 8, 2026

A sequin sweater is a knitted jumper that carries sequins, either knitted in as part of the yarn so they glint quietly across the surface, sewn on one by one for a solid, reflective finish, and in micro sizes worked into stripes. The best ones keep the hand of a good knit, so they can be worn by...

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08 Nov

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Cashmere Gloves for Women: How to Choose a Pair That Lasts

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November 8, 2026

Cashmere gloves for women are gloves knitted from cashmere, the fine undercoat of the cashmere goat, alone and in blends with wool and silk, chosen for warmth without bulk and a soft hand against the skin. A good pair is dense enough to block wind, long enough to meet a coat sleeve, and sized so...

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08 Nov

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Suede Knee-High Boots: How to Choose and Wear Them This Winter

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November 8, 2026

Suede knee-high boots are knee-high boots cut from suede, the napped underside of the hide, with a shaft that rises to just below the knee and a soft, matte surface that absorbs light where smooth leather reflects it. The ones worth buying fit the calf closely without pinching, sit on a heel you...

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08 Nov

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Fabiana Filippi Shoes and Boots: The Autumn Winter 2026 Guide

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November 8, 2026

Fabiana Filippi boots and shoes are Italian-made suede, calfskin and nappa styles from the Umbrian house, each finished with a touch of filo diamante, its fine luminous trim. Coveti carries eight this season across our designer shoes edit : suede knee-high boots, brushed calfskin riding boots,...

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08 Nov

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Fabiana Filippi Bags: The Autumn Winter 2026 Guide

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November 8, 2026

Fabiana Filippi bags are Italian-made leather and suede handbags from the Umbrian house, cut in plain shapes and finished with filo diamante, the fine luminous trim the house uses as its signature. This season Coveti carries ten of them in our designer bags edit : grained leather, suede, nappa...

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08 Nov

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Fabiana Filippi Knitwear: How to Choose a Sweater, Cardigan and Cape

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November 8, 2026

A Fabiana Filippi sweater is Italian luxury knitwear from the Umbrian house that began as a knitwear specialist in 1985, and this season it comes in four main yarns: Platinum, cashmere and silk, a sequin yarn, and boucle. Coveti files the full range under designer knitwear and on the Fabiana...

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Leather Trench Coats for Women: Cropped vs Long, and How to Choose

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November 8, 2026

A leather trench coat is the classic trench, the belted coat with storm flaps and buttoned cuff tabs that comes from the military coats of the First World War, cut in leather instead of cotton gabardine. For women it now comes long and cropped, in soft lambskin and heavier cow leather. Coveti...

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Women’s Tuxedo Shirts: How to Choose and Wear the Bib Shirt

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November 8, 2026

A women's tuxedo shirt is a button front shirt with a bib, a panel down the front made in pleats, in lace and in contrasting cloth, taken from men's evening shirting worn under a dinner jacket. Today it is worn far beyond black tie, with tailored trousers, pencil skirts and jeans. Coveti's...

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Brandon Maxwell Sweaters and Cashmere Cardigans: The Knitwear Edit

Posted by Coveti Editorial

November 8, 2026

A Brandon Maxwell sweater is a clean, closely finished knit in cashmere, cashmere and silk, virgin wool and compact viscose, cut to sit with the house's tailoring: the Maris V neck in 100% cashmere, the Tate cardigan in cashmere and silk, and the Neal zip sweater in fisherman rib. The new pieces...

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Brandon Maxwell Trove Cuff, Earrings and Belts: The Accessories Edit

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November 8, 2026

The Brandon Maxwell Trove cuff is a wide statement cuff bracelet set with three round cabochons, made in polished brass with natural stone (black and bluestone) and in brass with natural wood and rose quartz (silver and oak, silver and rose quartz). It sits in our designer cuffs edit beside the...

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08 Nov

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White Poplin Shirts 2026: How to Choose a White Cotton Shirt

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November 8, 2026

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What a white poplin shirt is, how it differs from oxford cloth, fit and transparency checks, care, and the Emilia Wickstead Philomene in 100% cotton poplin.

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08 Nov

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Black Shirts for Women 2026: Pintuck, Silk and Poplin Styles

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November 8, 2026

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How to choose a black shirt: shantung, silk, poplin and georgette, pintuck and band collar details, fit checks, and the Emilia Wickstead Cardan and Michio shirts.

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08 Nov

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Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead: Bow Mules and Slingbacks 2026

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November 8, 2026

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The Lurumi bow mule and Maysli chocolate satin slingback from the Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead collection: fabric, sizing, care and the dresses to wear them with.

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08 Nov

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Emilia Wickstead Resort 2027: The 16 New Dresses and Skirts, by Fabric

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November 8, 2026

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The Emilia Wickstead Resort 2027 edit: sixteen new dresses and skirts across seven fabric stories, with fit, sizing, occasion and care notes for each piece.

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08 Nov

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Check Coats for Women 2026: Houndstooth, Prince of Wales and Plaid

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November 8, 2026

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How to choose a check coat: houndstooth, Prince of Wales check and glen plaid explained, double breasted and belted cuts, fit checks, care and eight coats in stock now.

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08 Nov

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Taffeta Dresses 2026: Floral Taffeta and Fit and Flare Buying Guide

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November 8, 2026

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How to choose a taffeta dress: faille versus taffeta, fit and flare cuts, wedding and black tie styling, care, plus the new Emilia Wickstead floral taffeta faille pieces.

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