The Colour That's Big in Paris Right Now Is Not Millennial Pink

Although we’ve just seen a wash of pretty pastels on the runway with the likes of Chanel, Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta showing at Fashion Week, rest assured, when it comes to putting outfits together, bright bold colours are taking the win. (Trust us) We’ve seen some of our favourite women wear cobalt blue, proving the colour is equally striking and everlasting.
An update to the colour blocking trend, we’re seeing bright colours make a statement all on their own, or alternatively, solo with an accessory that stands out against a minimal and neutral outfit. Bold colour in 2017 is also playing up extreme textures, such as daring vinyl (see it on Caroline Daur below).
If you’re worried about whether you’d suit the impressive shade, cobalt blue does actually suit all skin tones, making it a perfect choice to dive into the bold colour trend. We’re predicting a huge couple of months of print and textures, so make sure you keep up with Who What Wear Australia this spring and summer to see all the street style action.
Keep scrolling to see the street style images we’ve been inspired by at Paris Fashion Week.
WHO: Christine Centenera
WHO: Margaret Zhang
WHO: Caroline Daur
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Who's your style icon?
Jenny Walton. She has a quirky, French, feminine style I adore. She mixes designer, vintage, high street really well and isn’t afraid of colour and print. My style board on Pinterest is full of street style images from her at fashion week events.
Who are your 5 favourite people to follow on Twitter/Instagram?
@unconditionalmagazine, @ilona_hamer, @thefatjewish, @glossier, @giorgiatordini
What's the fashion essential you can't live without?
My vintage red tartan jacket. It's timeless and bold. I love wearing it with a red matte lipstick.
What's your desert island album?
Any '70s playlist will do!
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