Winter is arguably the best season to go classy. After all, scarves, knitted long dresses, long sleeves, and oversized models would be insufferable during the summer. Last year, the winter clothing market registered a revenue above USD 285 billion, with a remarkable upward trend for the next few years.
There are many reasons to invest in a warm wardrobe, such as unpredictable weather changes, winter tourism, or simply keeping up with the newest fashion trends. That’s when designer dresses come into play, providing not only comfort and versatility but also a lot of style. Temperatures may be low, but the fashion industry is flaming hot. Here are some of the best designer dresses for this season.
Genny
When it comes to fashion, one can’t go wrong with an Italian designer like Genny. Arnaldo and Donatella Girombelli created the brand in the 1960s. Genny became famous for its dresses and jumpsuits for formal occasions.
It’s enough to say that Gianni Versace became one of its designers and, later, the brand’s Creative Director. The company’s best-selling items are embroidered coat dresses, long sequin gowns, and wool wrapping dresses. The brand also has its own line of perfumes and different jewellery options.
Dôen
The LA-based fashion brand was created in 2016 by sisters Katherine and Margaret Kleveland. Dôen has a remarkable style, reviving minimalistic one-piece dresses with a strong vintage vibe. Its rosalia dresses and long sleeves are widely famous, not only for their style but also for being flexible and quite roomy. Pop stars like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift love Dôen dresses.
Free People
Those who like a more bohemian-looking design with a folkloric touch will feel at home at Free People. Nigel Preston’s white Soho dresses are among the most famous, but the store also has maxi dresses, midi dresses, and a wide array of shoes and boots. Ruffled silhouettes, embroidered details, and folkloric patterns are the brand’s trademarks.
Rat & Boa
Rat & Boa is an excellent option for a more dressed-to-kill approach, with plunge-front maxis and even sheer dresses. Unsurprisingly, the brand is loved by celebrities like Kylie and Kendall Jenner, among many others. Rat & Boa’s winter collection has pretty much the same vibe as the Sozzani design exemplifies.
Reformation
Here’s another LA-based brand with a celebrity fan club that includes Meghan Markle, Rihanna, and Kaia Gerber. The celebrities’ boutique was one of the first to champion sustainability causes in its clothing. Vintage one-piece dresses are the brand’s trademark, but its combination of knitted mini dresses and knee-high boots has also become a winter staple.
Cecilie Bahnsen
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The Danish surely know a thing or two about winter. Cecilie Bahnsen became a pop star in the country for designs that look equally fantastic on formal occasions and for regular everyday use. However, the brand came up with something different this season: a collection of cold-weather outfits (including bubble-hem skirts and dresses) in partnership with The North Face.
Ghost London
Ghost London was created in 1984, and it has built a solid reputation for stylish bias-cut dresses using viscose-satin fabric. The result is quite impactful pieces that work well in everyday and formal situations. The brand also has a long collection of midi and maxi crepe dresses with varied colours and prints.
Omnes
This British brand is famous for its sultry bias-cut dresses, but it rose to stardom after collaborating with actress Naomie Harris. Still, it has also printed maxis, cut-out tea dresses, and milkmaid designs. Omnes also focuses on sustainability, using mostly renewable sources in its outfits. Its long velvet and tie-back dresses are undoubtedly among the classiest options for this season.
