Jenny Packham’s Moxie brings liberated glamour to the party
Black velvet holds court against an embroidered tulle cape in the designer's latest party wear. This is red carpet confidence in its most crystalline form.
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A strapless column of black velvet becomes something grander when draped with Jenny Packham’s embroidered tulle cape, the kind of garment that says you are not passing through the room unnoticed. The Moxie, from the designer’s Party Edit 2026, belongs to a lineage of Packham designs that dress women who move through the world with purpose and unapologetic presence.
The cape is the true architect of drama here, layered in deep navy tulle and scattered with hand sewn crystal beading that catches light as the wearer moves. The shoulders wear embroidery like armour, a technique Packham has long favoured: structure born from embellishment rather than cut alone. The black velvet bodice is clean and architectural, drawn up to a modest neckline, emphasising the theatre that unfolds behind.
Packham has long dressed women for their moments. The Party Edit speaks to a particular energy, one inspired by confident, spontaneous women who dress without apology. The Moxie feels both sculptural and fluid, the kind of dress that photographs beautifully from every angle, which is why it has quickly become the choice for those navigating evening occasions where presence matters as much as polish. The gown lives on the Jenny Packham website.
Imagery courtesy of Jenny Packham (@jennypackham).
