NEONS WITH NEUTRALS, PASTELS WITH JEWEL TONES, WARM SHADES MINGLING WITH COOL IF THE FALL RUNWAYS TAUGHT US ANYTHING, IT’S THAT MONOCHROME IS OUT AND BOLD COLOR COMBINATIONS ARE IN. SHAKE THINGS UP AND EMBRACE THE CLASH WITH OUR WINNING SELECTION OF OFFBEAT PAIRINGS!
BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
Valentino Garavani Georgette Blouse and Crepe Couture High-Rise Straight Pants
A striking blend of bold textured yellow and fuchsia makes a powerful, feminine statement in Valentino’s stellar straight pants in a wool-silk blend with slit pockets, paired with a silk georgette blouse featuring a scarf detail at the neck. $3,000, mytheresa.com
Victoria Beckham Paneled Satin and Cady Dress
The high priestess of fashion, Beckham, debunks the perception that the contrast has to be bold by picking a subtle combo of muted lime and pale blue to create a demure dress with a corseted bodice and fluted cady skirt that cascades into a waterfall hem. $1,183, mytheresa.com
La DoubleJ 24/7 Jacket Dendera with Better than Your Boyfriend’s Jeans
Embracing maximalism, this standout ensemble features a jacket with structured shoulders and a tapered waist in sumptuous Italian velvet cotton, adorned with the brand’s bold Dendera print paired with low-waisted, oversized slouchy pants. The jeans’ hand-placed laser print and tapered ankles create a luxurious clash of textures and patterns for an effortlessly bold look. $1,428, ladoublej.com
Christopher John Rogers Splatterware Cargo Pants and Oversized Convertible Polo
CJR shines a spotlight on his signature flair for mixing colors and casting prints in avant-garde silhouettes with this sensational marriage of tapered hem cargo pants featuring an exposed zipper with a cotton-nylon blend polo in rainbow stripes. $2,420, christopherjohnrogers.com
V:PM Atelier Cherry Belted Maxi Dress
Clever color blocking might be the easiest way to pair opposing shades for one cohesive look. Take, for instance, this expertly tailored satin-weave maxi dress with its sensual side slits and handkerchief hem. $1,420, farfetch.com
Essentiel Antwerp Dark Green Embellished Cotton Shirt with Gradual Skirt
The cool Belgium brand shows how to combine two clashing shades of the same hue to render a visually interesting yet integrated look, like pairing a sequin-embellished, floral button-down shirt with a cheeky, A-line mini featuring side pockets and visible stitching. $720, essentialantwerp.com