Velvet in 2021

Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kristin Callahan/Shutterstock (12528499m) Kim Kardashian West Kim Kardashian leaving the The Ritz-Carlton, New York, USA - 07 Oct 2021

I'm sorry, but like the doorman behind her, I love this for Kim.

Daniel Craig in Anderson & Sheppard

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (12473190l) Daniel Craig 'No Time To Die' World Premiere, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK - 28 Sep 2021

Truly, this was fantastic.

Kristen Stewart in August Getty

Mandatory Credit: Photo by J Mayer/Shutterstock (12623939aa) Kristen Stewart 31st Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, Outside Arrivals, New York, USA - 30 Nov 2021

This escape from Chanel was a smart one!

Gwyneth Paltrow in Gucci

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (12585202ac) Gwyneth Paltrow in the front row Gucci Love Parade show, Front Row, TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA - 02 Nov 2021 Replica of suit Tom Ford Gucci 1996

The return of her iconic Gucci suit!

Ali Stroker in The Danes New York

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (12469149cg) Ali Stroker arrives at the 74th annual Tony Awards at Winter Garden Theatre, in New York 74th Annual Tony Awards, New York, United States - 26 Sep 2021

Dishy! (And paired with the perfect lip.)

Selena Gomez in Prada

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (12531331g) FILE - Selena Gomez and Chris Evans Dating Rumors. BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 17: Singer Selena Gomez wearing Prada arrives at the ACLU SoCal's Annual Bill Of Rights Dinner 2019 held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on November 17, 2019 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. FILE - Selena Gomez and Chris Evans Dating Rumors, Beverly Hills, United States - 09 Oct 2021

I love this. It's so cozy. She needed a stylist to zip over to her and straighten the front seam but that's a total nitpick.

Halle Bailey in LaQuan Smith

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/Shutterstock (12612436js) Halle American Music Awards, Arrivals, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA - 21 Nov 2021

She is adorable, and this dress is like half Winter Vacation Outing to the Ballet, half Miami Hotel Pool Party. It's amazing how well she is carrying this off!

Jared Leto in Gucci

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marion Curtis/StarPix for MGM/Shutterstock (12605927bk) Jared Leto "House of Gucci" New York Premiere,Jazz at Licoln Center, - 16 Nov 2021

Jared Leto is going to get the 2021 Innovator Award from the International Council of Velveteers, a thing I just made up.

Jake Gyllenhaal in Bottega Veneta

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gregory Pace/Shutterstock (12510479ds) Jake Gyllenhaal 'The Lost Daughter', 59th New York Film Festival, New York, USA - 29 Sep 2021

This is dreamy. (If we look at too many photos of velvet, is it going to start being nonsensical, the way a word is if you repeat it too often?)

Demi Lovato in Dundas

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (11975966ef) Demi Lovato iHeartRadio Music Awards, Arrivals, Dolby Theater, Los Angeles, USA - 27 May 2021

I think this was a little too big on them?

Josh Groban in David ThomasX Jack Victor

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (12469154dj) Josh Groban arrives at the 74th annual Tony Awards at Winter Garden Theatre, in New York 74th Annual Tony Awards, New York, United States - 26 Sep 2021

Thumbs up.

Ruth Wilson

Thumbs continue to be up.

Salma Hayek in Gucci

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock (12604830dc) Salma Hayek 'House of Gucci' film premiere, New York, USA - 16 Nov 2021

Thumbs all the way up!

William Jackson Harper

Could my thumbs BE any more up?

Kat Graham in Etro

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Kat Graham is seen wearing purple belted blazer dress, cape with fringes, black boots on her way to L'Oréal dinner during the Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring/Summer 2022 on October 02, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/GC Images)

I DON'T HAVE ANY MORE THUMBS TO UP! (I love this.)

Taylor Swift in Etro

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (12600945n) Writer-director Taylor Swift attends a premiere for the short film "All Too Well" at AMC Lincoln Square 13, in New York NY Premiere of "All Too Well", New York, United States - 12 Nov 2021

My "thumbs up" gig can only go so far, but I honestly also think this is great on Taylor. I might truly love velvet.

Ruth Wilson in Armani

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock (12418352i) Ruth Wilson 'Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon' premiere, 78th Venice International Film Festival, Italy - 05 Sep 2021 Wearing Giorgio Armani

Ruth is coming for Jared Leto's velvet throne.

Eva Longoria in Vitor Zerbinato

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (12525395gl) Actress Eva Longoria Baston arrives at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala, Los Angeles, United States - 25 Sep 2021

This is dishy on her.

Dakota Johnson in Alessandra Rich

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Christopher Victorio/imageSPACE for Mill Valley Film Festival/Shutterstock (12541375w) Actress Dakota Johnson 'The Lost Daughter' screening, 44th Mill Valley Film Festival, San Rafael, USA - 16 Oct 2021

I promise you this is velvet!

Natalie Portman in Mulger

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock (12541438be) Natalie Portman Unforgettable Evening Under The Stars to Benefit LA Dance Project, Los Angeles, California, USA - 16 Oct 2021

This might actually be navy blue; it's cool on her.

Lauren Ridloff in Saint Laurent

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/Shutterstock (12543057fn) Lauren Ridloff Marvel Studios 'Eternals' film premiere, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 18 Oct 2021

SHE is such a babe, and this outfit is such a mess; it's like if Brenda and Kelly's matching prom gowns inspired a cigarette girl's uniform.

Diana Silvers in Celine

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (12543067f) Diana Silvers 27th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 19 Oct 2021

Super reasonable. And cozy!

Demi Moore in Fendi

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock (12582655y) Demi Moore WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards, New York, USA - 01 Nov 2021

This is similar to what Demi Lovato wore, and similarly it feels poorly fitted to me. Was this a discussion point at the Demi Meetings?

Kim Kardashian

Listen, at least she's warm!

Caitriona Balfe in Prada

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (12594108dk) Caitriona Balfe 'Belfast' film premiere, Los Angeles, California, USA - 08 Nov 2021

This is low key, but in a good way.

Lady Gaga in Armani

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock (12604830eg) Lady Gaga 'House of Gucci' film premiere, New York, USA - 16 Nov 2021

How many times will I run this photo this year? THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST (Listen, Gaga had a lot happening in 2021.)

Chloe Bailey in Monsoori

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/Shutterstock (12612436ga) Chloe American Music Awards, Arrivals, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA - 21 Nov 2021

Yes, this IS velvet.

Kathryn Gallagher

I had the bodysuit version of this in 1993. (I like it!)

Jared Leto in Gucci

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (12644167ex) American actor Jared Leto arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' held at the Regency Village Theatre on December 13, 2021 in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', Westwood, United States - 14 Dec 2021

Did Jared ever NOT wear velvet in 2021?

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Philoshophy

Mandatory Credit: Photo by MediaPunch/Shutterstock (12603768aq) Maggie Gyllenhaal 11th Hamilton 'Behind the Camera' Awards at the Avalon Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA - 13 Nov 2021 Wearing Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini Same Outfit as catwalk model *10566509p

Big finish with the illusive patterned velvet moment!