Pakistani fashion has found a new playmate and its name is velvet.

Scores of designers are dabbling with the material since it hit the top trends list; unfortunately, many of them have gone overboard, and we've seen one celebrity too many encumbered by the rich fabric.

Instead of putting on anything and everything velvet to appear on-trend, there are simple yet chic ways to carry the fabric without making it to the fashion faux pas list.

Here are 8 design labels who got velvet right (and also horribly wrong):

Do

1) Keep it in the same colour family

Socialite Shazah Ayub shows us the perfect way to keep ourselves warm during winter the in a Meezan Fahd chinchilla cape. A velvet cape does the needful and looks en vogue. Here's to looking graceful at winter parties without freezing your bum off.

2) Add just a touch of embroidery

One of the perks of adding embroidery to a velvet piece is that it enhances the work, and this Misha Lakhani Raj Jacket hits all the right notes. But remember, when it comes to velvet, less is always more.

3) Go for a simple fix, throw on a velvet shawl

Hasnain Lehri carries this shawl like it was made for him. From Elan's Palais Indochine Bridal collection, this oxblood shawl with gold embroidery can be worn by men and women. Total win!

4) Wear trending items in velvet

Though it can fall on the wrong side of the fashion curve, Rema Shehrbano gets it right with her trendy velvet separates like her off-shoulder top... super-cute! The pants are a nod to the athleisure rage.

Don't

1) Opt for excessive embellishments

When is too much TOO much?

When you look like you've tried to put on everything together. Sanam Saeed's Elan ensemble here is why you shouldn't go heavy on the embellishment and embroidery.

2) Go for velvet pants

Poor Arshad Khan, his first ramp walk and Ziggi Menswear dressed him in possibly the worst outfit. Velvet pants are a no-no. They should not be made in the first place.

3) Go for an all-velvet ensemble, especially crushed velvet

Such a pretty person, such a terrible fashion disaster. Momina Mustehsan's outfit is an example of why you should never wear crinkle velvet, that too paired with a colour that resembles a sofa. This Nickie Nina ensemble fails to make the cut.

4) Pair eastern velvet designs with western wear

Redah Misbah's Amir Adnan velvet jacket paired with a black dress is as mismatched as Justin Timberlake and Fergie dating in the 90s.