How to build a stylish winter wardrobe

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Ride through the season in feel-good fabrics that offer winter warmth and style heat. Start your engines.

VELVET CRUSH

Sensory sophistication that’s good to look at,but great to touch.

Viktoria&Woods “Radioactive” shearling jacket,$2200. Courtney Zheng “Anika” silk velvet gown,$1080.

Viktoria& Woods “Radioactive” shearling jacket,$2200. Courtney Zheng “Anika” silk velvet gown,$1080.Bec Parsons

LUXE LEATHER

Join the gang in winter staples that take top-to-toe dressing beyond the jacket.

Aje “Constantina” shirt,$395,and pants,$355. Bottega Veneta sunglasses,$790,from Eyewear Index. Tony Bianco “Quincy” boots,$290.

Aje “Constantina” shirt,$395,and pants,$355. Bottega Veneta sunglasses,$790,from Eyewear Index. Tony Bianco “Quincy” boots,$290.Bec Parsons

FAUX FUR

A modern approach to old-school opulence offers a new vision of luxury.

Zimmermann “In Illustration” faux fur coat,$3500,silk jacket,$1500,and pants,$625. Charlotte Chesnais “Triplet” earrings,$845 each.

Zimmermann “In Illustration” faux fur coat,$3500,silk jacket,$1500,and pants,$625. Charlotte Chesnais “Triplet” earrings,$845 each.Bec Parsons

NEUTRAL GEAR

Military gear engages in a glorious battle between khaki and shearling.

Scanlan Theodore “Cocoon” shearling coat,$4000,“Hooded Duffle” coat,$1200,and miniskirt,$600. Zimmermann “Elliot” boots,$1150.

Scanlan Theodore “Cocoon” shearling coat,$4000,“Hooded Duffle” coat,$1200,and miniskirt,$600. Zimmermann “Elliot” boots,$1150.Bec Parsons

WHITE OUT

Layer with lace to make delicate details shine in the winter sun.

Joseph shearling coat,POA. Courtney Zheng “Claude” silk crepe tuxedo dress,$800. Camilla and Marc “Elda” leggings,$250. Tony Bianco “Garda” shoes,$220.

Joseph shearling coat,POA. Courtney Zheng “Claude” silk crepe tuxedo dress,$800. Camilla and Marc “Elda” leggings,$250. Tony Bianco “Garda” shoes,$220.Bec Parsons

Fashion editor,Penny McCarthy;Hair,Darren Summors using Oribe;Make-up,Linda Jefferyes using Liqlips;Fashion assistant,La La Ryan;Model,Stella at Priscillas;Yamaha motorcycle courtesy of Wayne Schmidt.

STOCKISTS:Aje;Camilla and Marc;Charlotte Chesnais;Courtney Zheng;Eyewear Index;Joseph;Scanlan Theodore;Tony Bianco;Zimmermann.

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Damien Woolnough is the style editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

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