English Version | Table of Contents: "The Velvet issue"

22 Editor’s Letter28 Team30 Backstage336 To Be continued 

IN VOGUE

38 Trends. The festive season, which doesn't end until the new year, calls for three things: velvet, red, and power shoulders.44 In the mood for velvet. Fashion is in a relationship with velvet - and it's not complicated.48 Shopping. The cold can come at will, our outfit of the day will be silk pajamas and puffer jackets.52 This velvet dream. Open the (velvet) curtains: behind them are the season's most wanted accessories.60 A family affair. For Hermès, leather is much more than a simple material, it is a masterpiece.64 Soft wear. A fashion story that proves, once again, that opposites (textures, lengths) attract. Photography by Léa Wormsbach. Styling by Viviane Hausstei.70 Thrilling me softly. The Ultralight with Cashmere collection, by Intimissimi, will make everyone not want to leave home.

JEWELRY & WATCHES

76 Ice queen. When the sparkle of crystals contrasts with the low temperatures, magic happens. Photo by Natasha Killeen.86 A dazzling love affair. It is long, the love story that unites the seventh art and High Jewelry.88 Shining stars. Even Elizabeth Taylor couldn't remain indifferent to theses jewelry pieces.94 I lobe you. Piercings are finally fashionable.96 Midnight hour. At midnight, all these watches will be on our wrists (make a wish).102 The timelessness of art. Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso continues its history of reinvention.104 The art of (eternal) metamorphosis. The iconic Cartier store on Rue de la Paix is open again. 

LIFESTYLE

112 Roteiro.120 A fire to be kindled. Rolex's Mentors and Protégés program continues changing the world.122 History revisited. Voker Hermes breathes new life into the works of the "great masters."132 That velvet feeling. Velvet, in interior design? Groundbreaking, indeed!134 Let it snow. In our life, everything that is good is hygge.138 She's a peach! Considerations about the least acidic fruit of all. By Nuno Miguel Dias. 

BEAUTY

152 Red velvet & purple rain. Dress code: red and lilac. Photo by Jabe. Styling by Pablo Patanè and Tiny Idols. Hair by Harley. Makeup by Elise Ducrot.160 Classics reinvented. One always comes back to these products.164 Category is: texture. Instead of "what color is that," the question will be "what texture is that?"170 Midas Touch. The secret is (always) in the care.174 All I want for Xmas. The magnificent five.180 The twelve senses. Fragrances that make us dream.184 Peach skin. That velvety touch that makes magic. Photography by Kourosh Sotoodeh. Hair by Jerome Cultrera. Makeup by Charlotte Willer.192 Underneath the tree. The products we want to have on our stocking.196 The touch that hurts. When touch causes inexplicable pain. By Pureza Fleming.

VOGUE

202 Curiouser and curiouser. Pretend Alice has returned to Wonderland. Photography by Cole Sprouse. Styling by Joana Dacheville.222 Candid camera. The lesser-known side of actor Cole Sprouse, who also happens to be a (mega) photographer.226 That embrace. A wardrobe that embraces us... like a hug. Photography by Myrthe Giesbers. Styling by Kingsley Osuji.238 Red carpet (style) is back. Red carpet (and long dresses) are back.242 Light mood. When the clothes have as much or more charisma than the Christmas decorations. Creative direction by Monika Sed and Maria Vinagre. Photography by Monika SED. Styling by Maria Vinagre.252 Darkroom. In the beginning, it was red. Photography by Guy Aroch. Styling by Julia Müller.268 Once upon a time. Once upon a time velvet...272 Dancing queen. A supermodel meets a group of dancers: this is the result. Photography by Branislav Simoncik. Styling by Joana Dacheville.290 The world according to Precious. Precious Lee, the top of the moment, as herself.294 The scarlet letter. Red is, simultaneously, the forbidden fruit and the most desirable. Creative direction and styling by Alexandre Dornellas. Photography by João Viegas.310 Warm & fuzzy. The hottest (and fluffiest, and sexiest) textures of the season. Photography by Pierre-Emmanuel Testard. Styling by Sergio Alvarez.324 Little red riding (in the) hood. Little Red Riding Hood would freak out in this wardrobe. Photo by Ksenia Kargina. Styling by Joana Dacheville.

Translated from the original on "The Velvet Touch" issue of Vogue Portugal, published december 2022.Full stories and credits on the print issue.