NYE Dressing Through the Kate Moss Lens
As the year draws to a close and the city leans into its late-December glow, nighttime becomes a sartorial playground to enjoy, without rules or restraint. Think: the effortless glamor that defined the '90s and the indomitable Kate Moss, whose presence became the era's north star and a cultural reference point for the kind of undone elegance we adore. Her instinctive and irreverent ease feels just as relevant now as it did 30 years ago.
And so, with New Year's Eve just around the corner, we're exploring how to bring that energy to the outfits that will see you through the height of party season, through looks that incorporate our very own Scarlett Gasque pieces.
The Rule-Breaker's Entrance
There's something provocative about draping plush trims over something barely-there. It's indulgent, alluring and steeped in '90s attitude. Imagine slipping into the party at 11:59p.m. just before the clock strikes, wrapped in something that shouldn't technically be outerwear but absolutely works as though it is.
Styled as outerwear, our Aurora Robe channels that rule-breaking contrast. Sheer French lace reveals just a tantalizing hint of what lies beneath, framed by Scarlett Red faux fur. It's all-out glamor with a flash of mischief that's the perfect layer to shrug off just as the countdown begins, revealing the night truly starts with you.
The Art of the Seen and Unseen
A true signature of '90s minimalist glamor, few moments have stayed as relevant as the sheer dress. Not overtly revealing, but confident enough to play with the balance of the seen and unseen, its brilliance lies in the tease of only showing so much.
Consider a sheer chiffon column dress, a slinky mesh slip with a dusting of sparkle, or a gauzy overlay that moves in soft motion. Underneath, our Champagne Plunge Tallulah Bra and Dorothy Knicker become its own kind of spotlight; a nod to the fizz of New Year's Eve celebrations. The effect is a study in contrasts; silhouette and suggestion, the blur between the explicit and the mysterious. For anyone wondering what to wear under a sheer dress on NYE, this pairing is your answer. It's NYE dressing at its most effortless, and it's most arrestingly alluring.
The Slip Dress as High Glamor
In the '90s, the slip dress became a cultural shorthand for a new kind of minimalist glamor; sensual without trying, and effortless by design. Today, it's a go-to on days – and nights – when you want to look and feel your most confident and polished without sacrificing comfort and ease.
Carry that legacy forward with our Temptation Slip in black. The ultimate LBD for New Year's Eve dressing, it's expertly cut from lustrous silk that moves with liquid fluidity, and features twinned, hand-placed silk organza flowers punctuating the shoulder straps. Under low light, it looks especially elevated.
Layer yours under a long wool coat for a signature contrast of softness and structure, then reveal its full elegance for a midnight toast.
Co-ord Cool
Coordinating sets defined many of the decade's most memorable night-out looks. Minimal in concept but with maximal effect, they command the attention of any room you step into. With clean lines and deliberate confidence, they're a cornerstone of '90s cool and a worthy contender for NYE outfit ideas today.
Our Curtain Call Set brings that legacy up to date with all the energy of the woman who doesn't wait for midnight to make an entrance. Structured with a multi-layer foundation and sculpting spiral steel boning, the corset is adorned with hand-beaded French lace that glimmers and glints under dim bar light, a camera's flashbulb, or the glow of sparklers. Paired with the matching mini skirt, the look becomes night-out ready; a modern take on couture separates sported by '90s supermodels.
Inspired by icons of the '90s, consider this your guide to dressing for a night you'll remember long beyond the countdown and an outfit captured in the photographs you'll return to years from today.
