Big returns and big confirmations. This is how the trendy colour palette of the next season is. Since fashion is cyclical, also in terms of nuances, it is always a “coming and going”. After years dominated by every shade of pink (especially fuchsia), next season red, grey, yellow and brown will make their way into our hearts, and into our wardrobe, between tradition and a breath of fresh air.
1. Red is back
There is no doubt: red is the trendy colour of this autumn/winter 23/24. Strong and passionate, this nuance is considered difficult to wear, but the Fashion Week runways help us by suggesting outfits. Prada creates an outfit with an oversized skirt and jacket that is perfect for a day at the office, but also for a date with friends. At the Ferragamo show, they made us dream of a patterned coat with a red base, perfect from morning to night. Anyone who thinks that red is synonymous with seduction in the evening can change their mind: Balmain comes up with a top inspired by the past that enhances the silhouette of the model, making it super chic, while Carolina Herrera displays the perfect cocktail dress: short but high-necked. Our advice? Always evaluate the proportions, lengths, necklines and do not overdo it. If well dosed, red is a wearable and elegant colour.
Colours that go well with red
Besides the classic black and white, you can opt for more daring combinations, matching red with bold colours like fuchsia, purple, or electric blue. It really depends on what you want to communicate: red and black is chic and elegant; red and white is perfect for daytime; red and bold colours are ideal if you have a strong personality and want to express it.
Ideal looks in red
Take the trend into everyday life with this simple look, perfect for every occasion: pair black flared denim with a bright red jumper. Black accessories will complete the outfit perfectly.
2. Grey, the never-fail neutral
Those who love neutral colours will be delighted with the great return of grey. From New York to Paris via Milan, it was an invasion of grey outfits. At Bottega Veneta, grey is synonymous with rigour, for women who love a masculine but cool style. Miu Miu creates a series of grey looks that perfectly embody that Milanese bourgeois style so loved by the brand’s fans, with a hint of a look at the past given by the hooded sweatshirts seen in the 90s–2000s. N21 brings chic, feminine, strong women to the catwalk and the grey coat becomes a key piece to use both for an elegant evening over a silk pencil skirt and with jeans and a white t-shirt. But grey can be a very fun colour, as Michael Kors reminds us with his silver grey sequinned jumpsuit combined with a rigorous outerwear to tone down the disco ball effect.
Grey best matches
Grey can be easily used as a neutral colour, meaning that it can be combined with every other shade, from the pastels to the bolder tints. We particularly like grey with bright pink and lilac for a feminine but chic outfit.
Trending looks with grey
For this look, we wanted to keep it neutral, matching grey pants with a blouse. The animalier print is not that bold, so everything is chic and elegant, thanks also to the flats and the blazer. Adding a bright accessory like the bag can make the outfit more interesting.
3. Brown to keep it hot and cozy
Chocolate, coffee, earth, and caramel: the autumn/winter 23/24 fashion has elevated brown to a trendy colour in all its possible variations. From gourmand nuances to those more arid innately, the shades of brown have made their way onto the catwalk through the protagonist collections of this season. There is no boredom or banality in the way they are proposed, on the contrary: sophistication and elegance pave the way for a palette that is coherent with the maximum idea of femininity. First, it is the leather that makes the use of brown particularly bold: this is demonstrated by the Chanel dress, worn with contrasting coloured tights, but also the jacket and skirt suit by Tod’s and the midi dress by Sportmax. Power to brown is also shown in outerwear: autumn/winter 2023/24 proposals invite us to play with volumes, as in the case of the boxy coat by Saint Laurent, the oversized jacket by Prada and the iconic teddy coat by Max Mara.
Colours that combine with brown
The most elegant way to wear brown is in a total look in different shades: it’s like wearing all the different tastes of chocolate, from milk to fondant. Brown and black is a combination that used to be considered quite difficult, but now is everywhere. Instead of matching it with white, try a warmer tint like ecru or cream, that will blend better with the warmer tones typical of this colour.
Some look inspiration with brown
This 50 shades of brown outfit looks like it came out of a Ralph Lauren’s 90s commercial. It’s chic, elevated and gives the impression that you’re wearing high fashion. You just need an ecru top, denim of the same shade, a darker brown blazer, and accessories that match these nuances.
Magenta’s best pairings
Magenta and cream can be the perfect combination for elevated, stylish outfits. If you feel like daring a little more, try combining this darker red with a lime green: as they say, opposites attract! Similar shades also attract, as magenta looks perfect with pastel pink too.
Looks to wear magenta in style
To prove that magenta and pink work well together, we combined a dark red suede skirt with a pastel pink cardigan. Coat and shoes in a neutral colour, in order not to add too many nuances to the outfit.
4. Mustard yellow
For some seasons, yellow has been occupying a prominent place on the catwalk, and yet, never being the protagonist. Next autumn/winter 2023–24, our wardrobes won’t be complete without a jumper or a sun-coloured suit. The first confirmation of the trend comes from Marni, which recovers archival prints, dyeing them in shades between mustard and canary. Isabel Marant suggests combining a pair of leather thigh-high boots with a yellow maxi pullover; sexy without risking too much. Burberry, under the creative direction of Daniel Lee, surprises with a fashion show that pays homage to the icons of the English fashion house, but also creates modern looks such as the all-yellow, high-impact one. Finally, Anteprima comes strong with a satin look that is to dream of.
How to match yellow this autumn/winter
If yellow and black makes you feel like a bee, try to substitute black with brown for a more chic version, which is also perfect for Fall. If you’re not afraid of bolder combinations, instead, we suggest the yellow and green or the yellow and purple match.
Trendy looks with yellow
This look we recommend is an explosion of colour, not suitable for the ones that prefer to go unnoticed. Can you wear a yellow biker if you’re already wearing a yellow shirt? Of course, you can! As long as you keep it basic with the other items, such as denim trousers and neutral accessories, you’re good to go.
What do you think of the new palette for the new season? Sharpen your radar to incorporate your most fashionable autumn/winter garments into your wardrobe now and enjoy the cold weather in full colour!
