Red: the unexpected star of the brights
May 9th, 2007Red started to trend for Autumn 2006. It wasn’t forecast as a major colour for Spring 2007, but it’s everywhere. Favorable reactions to the resurgence of the colour last season have kept the trend alive and kicking for a good while longer than expected.
There seem to be more red shoe and handbag options available than any other bright. This is nifty news because red is a basic colour. Alongside staples like black, white, cream, grey, brown and tan, there’s red. All colours can be matched with the right shade of red (it’s strangely glorious combined with pink and orange). If you prefer sticking to neutrals, remember that red also falls into this category. Sport maroon or paprika instead of fire engine red if the classic feels too bold. There is a shade of red for everyone, gents and children included.
Anything red (clothing or accessories) makes my “must have” list for Spring and Summer. Take advantage of the abundance of red product that’s on hand. It’s the perfect combination of timeless and “of the moment”.
Red bag (Nordstrom) and shoes (Zappos.com).
May 9th, 2007 at 8:48 am
I didn’t wear red for 10 years–but thanks to your suggestions–I’ve got more red shoes in my closet than any other color (not including black). The first red item I bought after my hiatus was a deep red casual jacket. Didn’t stop there…I’ve got tops and camis and even a red trench coat. Thank you for encouraging me to incorporate this color into my wardrobe and I’m grateful to hear it’s going to be around for awhile longer.
May 9th, 2007 at 9:15 am
I don’t like to wear red near the face much, but I do like those last shoes!
May 9th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
I have discovered that the best re for me is a sort of tomato- the blueish reds just don’t work….So there are variation in reds, too…(Sad to say, tomato is harder to find…)
May 9th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
I am thrilled to bits that red is a staple colour, as it is my favourite one.
I’ve found the best reds for me, are the very saturated kinds, the deep, crimson reds. I can’t wear orange-reds, or yellow-reds. They just look odd on me, and make my olive skin look ashen.
I do however, lust after that gorgeous red bag you featured at the end of your post! I’m on the hunt for the ‘perfect’ red bag, in the perfect price range. Has to be soft leather so it doesn’t make that awful squeaky noise when I carry it, it has to look structured, polished (but not shiny), and with beautiful hardware.. and space of course.
May 12th, 2007 at 6:06 am
Yeah! I’m actually ahead of the power curve on this one. I love red and actually use a red purse as my everyday purse-after 11 years of military life where I could only carry a black purse with no visible logo when I got out a few years ago I decided I needed COLOR.
August 17th, 2007 at 8:15 am
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