Velvet back on the fashion agenda

Black looks lovely, but colors are more striking. Charlie Gowans-Eglinton reports in London.

If you've been shopping recently, you'll have spotted the autumn trends arriving in stores. Usually, the trends that you'll see will depend on the store: the age-bracket, and depth-of-pocket, that they're catering to.

But this season, there is one trend that crosses budget, age and body type: velvet. Whether you're shopping in Marks & Spencer or at MatchesFashion.com, velvet will be front and center.