Largely in monochrome black, with flashes of white and gold – a surefire palette for eveningtime soirées – this is the Wallpaper* guide to how to dress for a decadent party season ahead.

Like everyone else, I saw the pictures of Charli xcx in the Nova Cora mini for her Hackney Town Hall ceremony – I loved how it struck the perfect balance between classic and fun, with just the right ...