The mystique of winter calls for a wardrobe hue that lends its wearer a sense of secretive sensuality and dark sophistication, and you can’t do better than these crimson creations that dotted designer runways last Fall. Brave the season’s gloom with a bold statement with key pieces from Alessandra Rich, Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin and paint the town red this Holiday 2013.

1. Alessandra Rich jacquard and lace jacket – AED 16630 – www.bysymphony.com
2. Alexander McQueen leather bucket bag – AED 2120 – The Outnet
3. Alexander McQueen quilted chenille dress – AED 7406 – Net-a-porter
4. Alexander McQueen skull-embellished leather iPhone sleeve – AED 503 – The Outnet
5. Alice + Olivia Kidman metallic tweed jacket- AED 3125 – Net-a-porter
6. Alice + Olivia Nelly Jacquard dress – EUR – 2184 – My Theresa
7. Charlotte Olympia Kitty embroidered velvet pumps – AED 2557 – Bergdorf Goodman
8. Christian Louboutin Completa 100 patent-leather pumps – AED 2172
9. Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Mini embellished velvet shoulder bag – AED 5300 – Browns
10. Georges Hobeika evening dress – www.bysymphony.com for AED 16,580
11. PREEN BY THORNTON BREGAZZI Ember embroidered stretch-crepe dress – AED 5700 – Net-a-porter
12. Saint Laurent Round-frame embellished acetate sunglasses – AED 580 – The Outnet
13. Unreal Fur faux fur jacket – AED 1386 – Cavan
14. Vivienne Westwood anglomania jersey dress – AED 1918 – Net-a-porter