Gemy Maalouf in Chocolate Brown: The Fall Winter 2026 Edit

Chocolate brown is the new neutral at Gemy Maalouf for Fall Winter 2026. It replaces black on the beaded gowns and the sequined separates, and it warms the face in a way black does not. Coveti carries seven brown pieces from the season, from the Gemy Maalouf Bishop Sleeve Bow Scarf Blouse in Brown at $1,600 to the Gemy Maalouf Strapless Beaded Dress in Brown at $5,220.

• Seven brown pieces at Coveti: two gowns and five separates.
• The two brown gowns cost $4,690 and $5,220.
• The separates build a full look: blouse $1,600, peplum top $1,870, sequined long skirt $1,870, trousers $1,690, sequined V-neck top $2,400.

The gowns

The Gemy Maalouf Beaded Open-Back Slim Dress in Brown is beaded from collar to floor with long sleeves and an open back. The Gemy Maalouf Strapless Beaded Dress in Brown is strapless with a sculpted bodice, beaded accents at the neckline and hip and a folded dropped waist.

The separates

Start with the Gemy Maalouf Sequined Slim Long Skirt in Brown. Wear it with the Gemy Maalouf Bishop Sleeve Bow Scarf Blouse in Brown for a softer look, with the Gemy Maalouf Square-Neck Peplum Top in Brown for structure and with the Gemy Maalouf Sequined Feathered V-Neck Top in Brown for full shine. The Gemy Maalouf High-Waisted Sculpted Trousers in Brown turn the peplum top into an evening suit. See our sequin skirt guide and peplum tops guide.

What to wear with brown

Gold and bronze jewellery; a nude, caramel and black shoe. Brown also pairs with the season’s beige fur: the Gemy Maalouf Voluminous Fur Bolero in Beige sits well over the brown sequins. For more of the shade beyond Gemy Maalouf, see our brown dress guide, and for the season, the Gemy Maalouf Fall Winter 2026 guide.

Why brown, and why now

Gemy Maalouf uses chocolate brown this season where it would once have used black. In sequins and beads it reads as bronze; in chiffon, as warm and soft. It suits warm, olive and deeper skin tones particularly well, and it is less severe than black on a fair complexion.

Brown for an evening wedding

Brown is a safe guest colour: it never competes with the bride. Choose the long-sleeved Gemy Maalouf Beaded Open-Back Slim Dress in Brown for a formal ceremony; check the open back is suitable for the venue. For a reception, the sequined skirt and bow blouse are softer and easier to dance in.

Building a brown capsule

Three pieces give four looks: the Gemy Maalouf Sequined Slim Long Skirt in Brown, the Gemy Maalouf Square-Neck Peplum Top in Brown and the Gemy Maalouf High-Waisted Sculpted Trousers in Brown. Skirt with top for black tie; top with trousers for a party; trousers with a white shirt for dinner; skirt with a black cashmere knit for the festive season.

Sizing

Sequined and beaded pieces have no give, so order by your exact bust and waist; see the Gemy Maalouf size guide. Every piece is made to order in US 2 to 20.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gemy Maalouf make brown evening dresses?

Yes. Fall Winter 2026 includes the Beaded Open-Back Slim Dress and the Strapless Beaded Dress in chocolate brown, plus five brown separates.

Is brown appropriate for black tie?

Yes, in a floor-length beaded and sequined fabric. Chocolate brown reads as rich and formal at night.

What goes with a brown sequin skirt?

A sheer chiffon blouse, a structured peplum top and a sequined top in the same shade all work. Add gold jewellery.

How much are the Gemy Maalouf brown separates?

At Coveti they cost $1,600 to $2,400 each.

Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor, Coveti