From lilac, magenta and violet to lavender, pomegranate and plum, purple is coloring the world of fashion. This regal hue is making a splash everywhere from runways and Hollywood premiers to city streets.
Make a Statement with Purple
Purple is a color rarely found in nature - a fact that instantly draws attention to anyone wearing it and sometimes makes it appear artificial. It has traditionally represented luxury, royalty, wealth and sophistication; this color of power also has a feminine and romantic appeal. According to MyCelebrityFashion.co.uk, celebrity style color specialists say that purple is the color to wear for those who want to be seen and make a statement.
How to Wear the Many Powerful Shades of Purple
From lilac, magenta and violet to lavender, pomegranate and plum, purple is coloring the world of fashion. This regal hue is making a splash everywhere from runways and Hollywood premiers to city streets.
Pulling off wearing this bold punch of color means selecting the right shade for the occasion and time of day. Let your passions shine through for a night out on the town – go glam by swathing yourself in deep, rich jewel tones paired with metallic details and accessories.
Opt for less pungent shades such as lilac and lavender for a feminine daytime ensemble.
Add just a dash of the purple trend to any outfit with a purple sash, bolero, tights, belt or shoe. Both regal and playful, purple really does go with anything this season.
Purple is also a fabulous stand-in for the season's other leading color: black. Be bold with a deep purple coat, trousers, blouse, and try a shift dress or evening gown when dressing up for the holiday season's festive fetes.
Designers In Love with Purple
Purple at Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti's entire Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection featured opulent shades purple and black making bold statements while remaining pretty as jewel tones splashed down the runway on simple, yet feminine silhouettes.
Highlights included an impeccible purple coat in shiny Mikado silk to a fine-gauge grape turtleneck worn atop a wrapped chiffon skirt, and deep purple velvets.
Purple at Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Just Cavalli was all about this regal tone as Cavalli's fall 2008 Ready-To-Wear collection featured models swathed in deep, rich aubergine flowing fabrics, and plum speckled knit mini-dresses, and even accessorized with chocolatey-purple furs, blazers, and lavender shoes.
Purple at Gap & Banana Republic
Gap and Banana Republic generously use purple in their recent collections, from shirts, shorts and tanks, to blouses and dresses to wear at the office, and flowing gowns for a more formal night on the town.
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