Red Carpet Ready

The Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival are right around the corner, and we all know what that means - it’s gala season, which means it’s time to dress to the nines.

From gracing velvet carpets to entertaining corporate banquets, it’s always essential to have something sleek and sophisticated on hand for any formal event. Enter the eternally elegant dress and perennially stylish heels: the go-to pairing of every soignée lady’s evening look.

Whether you’re a woman of meticulous restraint or more about whimsy and charm, we have gala-perfect options for every personality. Read on and explore our favourite black-tie pieces.

A stunning dress is often all it takes to turn heads at any event; the right one could easily turn you into the sine qua non of any social event. Accentuate your neckline and silhouette with Roland Mouret’s simple, striking pieces, or assert some otherworldly sophistication with the sculpture-esque make of Maticevski’s designs. For a more unique flair, go for Indonesian household name Biyan’s eclectic, culture-rich dresses.

If you want to add extra glamour to your garb, you can never go wrong with the sensual straps of René Caovilla’s Cleo collection adorning your feet. Deemed the royalty of cocktail heels for a good reason, the Cleos’ signature snake-inspired coils are guaranteed to emphasise slender ankles. Similarly dazzling are Mach & Mach’s designer heels, enhanced with a hint of playfulness expressed through the addition of pearls, bow motifs, and heart-shaped embellishments.