Isabel Marant dinner party - in pictures

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A sparkly top sets off a black outfit for Jade Jagger. The colours on the bag stop it from looking too pulled-together. A pleasing off-piste touch Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Graphic designer Peter Saville knows simplest is sometimes best. He and partner Anna Blessmann go for the classic cheer-up: a bright scarf Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Winter party dressing is all about cracking a smile. And who doesn't do that when they spot Bip Ling's puppy head bag? Ling is pictured here with Mary Charteris Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Look at this picture closely. Isabel Marant herself blows all the other outfits out of the water. It's the flash of bare ankle that makes it. Grin and bare it to be chic this winter Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

For men this winter, the statement knit is still the key piece. Photographer Alistair Guy keeps it understated with a fisherman style. You should too. He's picture here with PR Scott Wimsett Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Another flash of an ankle, this time paired, by model Arizona Muse, with a jazzy pant. Somehow edgier than a shiny party frock, a pair of these will take you far this season Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

A flash of colour does wonders doesn't it? Blogger Ella Catliff gets this just right – the stripe of indigo on the skirt even makes the pink of her fingernails pop. Bravo Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Model Jacquetta Wheeler is at her best when smouldering – see here. Animal-print accessories help. Action this trick in your own wardrobe immediately Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Leopardprint never looks bad at a party. Especially when it's Christopher Kane, as worn by Vogue art director Jaime Perlman. Add black to move from day-to-night. Slick Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Cloakrooms might be a bit empty this season – outerwear is part of your look. Parkas should be worn as by model Tallulah Harlech – shrugged on the shoulders Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant

Skinny trousers work best with three-quarter-length coats – see designers Agi and Sam. Make them grey for top marks, and flash a bit of sock Photograph: David M. Benett/Getty Images for Isabel Marant