Fall for Burgundy

This Fall, the color of the season is burgundy, which was widely featured on the Fall 2012 runway, so much so that Marie Claire magazine, in their report on Fall 2012 runways, declared, "Burgundy is the new black!"

 

DVF Fall 2012 Runway Look (Credit: Imaxtree, as seen in Marie Claire)

 

Jason Wu Fall 2012 Runway Look (Credit: Imaxtree, as seen in Marie Claire)

Alexander Wang told InStyle Magazine, ""Burgundy is neither a brown nor a red, but it has the best qualities of both."  "Think of it as a new neutral.  Try it in place of beige, navy, gray or black," the designer added.

 

The color looks good with most complexions and was seen on Natalie Portman at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and on Emma Stone at the Golden Globes.  

 

Natalie Portman at the SAG Awards 2012

 

Emma Stone at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards

 

Proving that burgundy is not just for young starlets, Helen Mirren, age 67, donned a burgundy dress and looked stunning at a movie premiere last year:

 

Helen Mirren at film premiere

The color works well with shades such as ebony and white, sky blue, cobalt blue, forest green, burnt orange, peony and peach.  Try the trend with an investment handbag in burgundy which will go beautifully with either black or brown outfits or go for burgundy shoes to add a pop of color in lieu of black shoes.  For a monochrome look pair with a light blue pashmina.

 

Try the trend with these possibilities:

7 For All Mankind Jeans $189 @ Nordstrom

Rag & Bone Harrow Boot $495

Butter London Polish in Shag $14