Grenedine, bordeaux, merlot, whatever your poison this gorgeous deep red emerged as the key colour direction on the A/W 11/12 catwalks (closely followed by cognac browns; yes, boozy hues were definitely a theme).
We like this red A LOT at WGSN because it's so darn versatile. It worked gorgeously on more formal dresses, such as these examples from Celine (centre) and Reed Krakoff (top), but is equally brilliant for casual looks such as this Acne sleeveless biker (bottom), knitwear and outerwear.
If you feel it's too much on its own, it also acts as the perfect foil to greys and camels but if you're feeling brave, it's a useful shade to clash against another key colour of the season; shocking pink. And, of course, it works brilliantly with cognac accessories which we predict will be the new tan/camel for A/W 11/12 when it comes to luxe footwear and handbags.
Other key colours to look our for include teal, marigold yellow and orange. Remember if they sound too much for your customers, you don't have to swallow them whole. These colour trends can be accessed through lower-risk accessories, as highlights on trims and details, or through knitwear or tops (tunics were a big movement) paired with more sober shades - booze, as we all know, is better taken in moderation.
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