Lucinda Chambers, fashion director at legendary Vogue magazine once said "You're never too old to shine, even if it's just a pinch of stardust," and it couldn't be more true this season. The first half of winter 2011 was heralded by international fashion houses, designers and wholesale ladies clothing manufacturers alike as the return of pure, unadulterated, understated glamour, a fashion revival of the sultry sophistication of the 1940s. Though this was a welcome return to the catwalks of New York Fashion Week after over a decade of volatile tipping between the trends of 'cute' and 'grunge,' the second half of the season promises to be even more revolutionary.

Diane von Furstenberg, Belgian-American fashion designer and creator of the iconic wrap dress, made her mark on the New York Fashion Week catwalk early in the season with her sumptuous jewel tone evening dresses, dividing the opinions of fashion journalists and manufacturers of wholesale ladies clothing worldwide. Gucci backed her up with a collection of dazzling gem hues combined with on-trend colour blocking, which again divided critics. As the festive season approaches, the media finally see the fruits of their labour, with another fashion and wholesale ladies clothing paradigm shift – gone is the understatement and modesty of the 40s, in favour of all out, high-octane glamour. 

All that glitters is fashion gold this season, as catwalks glow with the alluring shimmer and shine of pure glamour. Stella McCartney produced metallic and jewel tone pieces in a variety of striking silhouettes, and will be the perfect outfit to be turning heads this festive season. Christmas cocktail parties will be the perfect time to flaunt such a striking style, and this trend is about revelling in luxury – so find a wholesale ladies clothing manufacturer, bring some light back into the winter months, and splash out on a piece that will dazzle until spring.

However, this glitzy style is easy to get wrong as it is to get right. A little too much on the hair or make up will immediately clutter the look, while a little too little will make the outfit seem lazy. For the all out catwalk impact, find eye make-up and a clutch bag from a wholesale ladies clothing manufacturer to perfectly match the dress, or choose neutral hues for the more understated look. If the design is particularly textural, offset it with sleek hair-styling for effortless glamour and sophistication.