Scarlet Fever: This Season, You’re Better Off Red

From left to right, Madewell blouse, Topshop shoes & Jerome Dreyfuss bag






From season to season designer synergy remains surprising; how do they decide everything will be shearling? Or come with thigh high boots?

Of course, various trends consistently emerge out of any given fashion week, but when it’s based around a specific color—and one as bold as scarlet red—it’s like there’s something in the air. Designers as diverse as Ricardo Tisci at Givenchy and Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli at Valentino to the minds behind Margiela exhibited bold red outfits, mostly monochromatic, that made you step back and say “Wow, what a statement.”

So how did all these great designers come up with such an in-your-face trend? Maybe they knew this season’s lady wanted to stand out amongst the sea of last season’s neutral palette. Or maybe it’s about that move back toward a timeless look– because nothing’s more classic than a lady in red.

Either way, grab something scarlet this season, and pair it with that camel or grey;