Digital Lavender

^{Courtesy of Act N1, Carolina Herrera, David Koma & Givenchy}

As the Colour of the Year for 2023, this shade was presented on the runway in various adaptations tailored for the winter season. This delicate hue brings forth a sense of calmness and cheerfulness, making it an ideal choice to embrace during colder months.

Acids Green and Yellows

^{Courtesy of A.W.A.K.E. Mode, Carolina Herrera, David Koma & Proenza Schouler}

Encapsulating vivacity, warmth, and radiance, these shades are a style statement. Colours of intense luminosity can now be worn with trousers and coats for the winter season bringing an edgy element to any outfit. These are versatile and fun options that will heat any cold look.

Pearled Ivory

^{Courtesy of Brandon Maxwell, Calcaterra, ChoCheng & Fear of God}

Delicate and elegant as the pearls, this colour is an invitation to embrace de coziness of the season. In monochrome looks or carefully curated garments, this shade evokes introspection and reflection during the colder months while exuding a sense of softness and sophistication.

Friar Brown

^{Courtesy of Acne Studios, Alaia, Brandon Maxwell & Max Mara}

Reminiscent of Autumn’s scenery, Brown emerges as the perfect transition from Autumn to Winter season. Evoking an earthy and natural aesthetics, this reddish-brown hue exudes finesse and lavishness. On the runway we saw it in dresses, coats, accessories, shoes, and trousers, proving the versatility of this shade.

Charcoal Grey

^{Courtesy of Max Mara, Michael Kors, Rokh & Stella McCartney}

With the popularity of the Quiet Luxury trend, is no surprise that a shade of grey would lead the runway. This rich tone encapsulates a sense of discreet beauty and bourgeois charm while emanating refinement. An ideal choice for both casual and formal outfits during the cold months ahead.

_{Words by Carolina Benjumea}

^{Header Graphics by Magdalen Manning}

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Heels are no longer a staple for the strong and bold women of Voir who transcend into a world inhabited by the slickest of casual footwear.

Blurring the lines between smart and casual can be daunting, so we have channeled our contemporary cool to bring you a sassy way to fuse the two worlds. We encourage you to embrace your daring to be different, and flirt with smart and casual to its full capacity and dazzle this festive season…

Perhaps wearing a pair of heels for the whole evening at your work Christmas party makes you want to remain on the sofa and continue devouring chocolate… Well fear not! As stereotypes for how to dress formally as a female disappear, the concept of wearing smart trainers over heels is bigger than ever. Heels are no longer a staple for the strong and bold women of Voir who transcend into a world inhabited by the slickest of casual footwear.

These are the daring and wondrous trainers that are over-compensating for heels this season.

Mixing smart elements with casual is now a whole new concept that is not only shown with trainers and evening attire, but also illustrated through the styling of track pants with heels. The up-and-coming online American brand Prix effortlessly styles these utility cargos with stiletto heels, creating a sleek and polished look. Adding heels to a laid back look adds a boujee element, enabling you to portray fabulous, even if your inner mood is that of the mean reds.

So, say Au revoir to ordinary, mixing is the modern way.

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