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Mark My Words: The Burgundy Color Trend Is Here to Stay—Here Are 7 Ways to Style It
I was out for post-work drinks the other day when I brought up the most talked about shade of the year: Burgundy. What usually turns into a chat on which celeb or royal donned the color of the moment—that’d be Kate Middleton, if you were curious—instead turned into a discussion about how best to describe the most talked about hue. “I once heard burgundy described as a navy red,” my friend said. I laughed, immediately thinking how ridiculous that sounded, but after sitting with it, felt the statement was rather profound for a color that’s become a chameleon in the closet, shapeshifting from a neutral to a pop of color in a matter of seconds. So, was it this mystery behind the wine-stained shade that made the burgundy color trend so alluring, or was it a step away from last season’s cherry red that felt like a breath of fresh air?
Perhaps it’s both at the end of the day, with people moving away from summer brights and into autumnal and winter-inspired motifs. Influences from luxury fashion houses like Gucci, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent keep the burgundy agenda alive and well, and I don’t see that influence dwindling anytime soon, especially as celebrities like Taylor Swift and Katie Holmes sport the shade. And just take a look at your favorite affordable shopping retailer, whether it be Amazon or J.Crew, and I guarantee you’ll stumble across a few burgundy-colored items…if they’re not already sold out.
With the allure over the burgundy color trend at a pinnacle, the good news is that it’s surprisingly easy to pull off. In fact, I broke down seven ways to style the color for 2025, from the simple addition of a pair of tights to an unexpected pairing for the bold.
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