StyleCrush Loves...Velvet Blazers

High end collections have highlighted Velvet Blazers as the key piece for this year's party season.

Proceed with caution, this trend can make you look incredibly suave or unnecessarily retro.

Be sure to pair the timeless dark coloured blazer with a crisp white shirt and dark trouser combination as seen on Sherlock Homes actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Benedict Cumberbatch in Dolce and Gabbana at The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug premiere in Berlin 

Designers from Alexander McQueen to Dolce & Gabbana and Etro have taken the velvet blazer in a new direction with contrast patterns, and varying bright colours.

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013

Etro Fall 2013

Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2013

Will you be rocking the Velvet Trend this season?