We feel the world is in need of a little bit of cocktail glamour at the moment, so we've put together some chic, contemporary looks that you can step out in for any seasonal party, intimate date or fun dinner with friends.

Office parties and tea time treats needn’t be dull in Aspesi's timeless black velvet trousers and Katia Serafini's red cashmere rollneck. Fabiana Filippi’s postman bag covered in a diamond detail adds the necessary sparkle.

For late afternoon events, pair a winter white dress with Fabiana’s cashmere camel coat and Tess van Ghert’s wild leopard print umbrella and glossy red clutch bag. Also, new this season are Crezus’ fun and fabulous Swarovski crystal costume jewellery and silk scarves from Inoui Editions.

Aspesi’s midnight blue velvet quilted jacket and wide-leg trousers bring real va-va-voom to any cocktail do, especially when paired with fine diamond jewellery from Tess van Ghert. To keep things on the right side of relaxed finish the outfit with Atlanta suede moccasins.

Dinner parties never looked so good with Gentryportofino’s timeless black satin suit and Losani’s sheer cashmere-silk top. For high octane glamour add Tess’ open-ended pearls with silver tassles and a statement emerald-and-diamond ‘leaf’ ring.

For grown-up cocktails a classic black dress can’t be beaten. This season the best are trimmed with intricate lace like this one from Gentryportofino. Drape Aspesi’s black velvet jacket over it and then add a sleek concord clutch, a velvet choker and an array of twinkling diamonds.

Another winning look for cocktails or a smart dinner is Aspesi’s understated yet elegant black cady skirt and relaxed long-sleeve top. It has a beautiful silhouette that you should let shine with demure accessories like Tess’s black-and-gold ‘Rocky’ clutch bag.