Karen Millen

Women's Black Velvet Studded Ponte Jersey Top

All-over aluminium stud embellishment covers the entire surface of the top, catching the light from every angle without a single bare patch - the effect is dense and deliberate rather than scattered. Structural padded shoulders give the silhouette a sharp, defined line at the cap, adding presence without volume through the body. Ruched detailing runs across the midsection, drawing the fabric in at the waist to create shape and a tailored finish that sits close to the body. Velvet ponte jersey base provides a soft, slightly raised texture that grounds the stud work and allows the top to hold its form through the torso. Crew neckline keeps the look polished and considered - the embellishment carries all the way up to the neckline edge, so no additional jewellery is needed. The ponte jersey has a firm, controlled weight to it - it doesn't cling or shift, which means the ruching stays exactly where it should and the padded shoulders hold their shape across a full evening. The all-over stud work means this top does the work on its own; it needs nothing on top. The model pairs it with high-waisted leather trousers, and that combination reads immediately - the slick, smooth fabric below balances the textured sparkle above without competing with it. For a wedding or gala dinner, wear it tucked into a floor-length tailored skirt and finish with a pointed-toe heel. For races or a formal cocktail occasion, slim-cut tailored trousers and a barely-there strappy sandal keep everything refined. This is a top built for occasions where effort is expected but restraint is still the sharpest choice. | Karen Millen Women's Velvet Studded Ponte Jersey Top in Black | Size: Small Colour: black