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Friday, 23 December 2011

Red: not just for Christmas


As Diana Vreeland said, ' I can't Imagine becoming bored with red - it would be like becoming bored with the person you love.' So, hold that thought as we undertake a study in scarlet style. Here's Karen Elson looking fabulous in the latest Banana Republic ads.  A fairytale Christmas in New York. Without Shane McGowan. Or come to think of it, Jack White:


How beautiful is Deborah Turbeville's photography for the spring/summer 2012 Valentino campaign? Read more about it here.


Forget Daphne Guinness, the MAC collection I'm looking forward to is by ninety-year old Iris Apfel. Available January 2012.


Love this combination of Chelsea boots and sequins. Pure Casual Glamour. Thank you Penelope Chilvers.

 

I'm dreaming of a red Jaime Haydon sofa....



Tilda Swinton is the boss of singular style. Here she is picking up a Marie Claire Prix de la Mode Award in a claret Haider Ackermann tuxedo jacket.




Check out Jim Shi's feature on red and symbolism in the FT. And don't forget you can follow me on Facebook now. Happy Christmas!

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19 comments:

  1. Lilacs23 December 2011 at 09:09

    Agree about red, but it is such a good energy colour for the darker months. Happy Christmas, thank you for the inspiring reading this year.

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  2. FairyFiligree23 December 2011 at 09:28

    I had done a post about red Christmas last year so this reminds me of that inspiration. Great Christmas to you too....

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  3. Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells23 December 2011 at 09:57

    Red is a fabulous colour with my pale skin and greying hair. It is so versatile ......and can add a hint of naughtiness too!

    Thank you for your support and advice this year.
    Joyeux Noël
    Bissous

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  4. Faux Fuchsia23 December 2011 at 10:42

    OMG I LOVE Iris- she was Brilliant in Bill Cunningham New York.

    I treat red as a Neutral.

    xxxxx

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  5. Rosemary the Shopper23 December 2011 at 12:03

    LOVE red. Thanks for the reminder about how fabulous this colour is,and how great it can make you feel!!

    Happy Christmas from Rose of
    www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com

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  6. AnPhibian23 December 2011 at 13:41

    Those Banana Republic ads ARE striking, aren't they? I was starting at them myself. You have me wishing for more red! (And more Tilda, of course). Happy Holidays.

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  7. the gardener's cottage23 December 2011 at 14:17

    i've been loving the banana republic ads too. karen elson is gorgeous. jack white is brilliant. i wonder what went wrong there? and can't wait for the iris collection. that should be stunning. merry christmas! xo janet

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  8. Patti23 December 2011 at 15:05

    wonderful collection! I adore Tilda Swinton so, so much. And A MAC collection by Iris Apfel? I am there. Merry Christmas to you!

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  9. mette23 December 2011 at 15:16

    In general, I don´t like red. Red red, to be specific. However, I have surprised myself buying a pair of red jeans and red belts.
    And I am still wondering how it all happened ; ).

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  10. Pam @ over50feeling4023 December 2011 at 15:24

    Great pictures...red is fabulous and remember Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

    Hope you have a joyous Christmas weekend!!

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  11. Anonymous23 December 2011 at 15:42

    Does a deep wine color count as red? Love bright red on others, but not for me, except in accessories like a bag, or shoes. Although, like Mette, I have a pair of red jeans. Love Tilda, always!

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  12. Susan Tiner23 December 2011 at 19:15

    I'm still laughing at FF's comment about treating red as a "neutral" because I'm guilty of the same thing!

    I recently made a rose red charmeuse top I meant to be an every top to wear with jeans but unfortunately it seems to announce Christmas whenever I put it on so Christmas it is.

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  13. Susan Tiner23 December 2011 at 19:16

    I thought there was another post, but I guess I am caught up, so here I am again to wish you Happy Christmas!

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  14. allwaysinfashion24 December 2011 at 01:18

    Knew nothing about Iris Apfel's MAC collection before reading you today. Thanks so much. VERY limited run— January 5 to February 9. She is such an inspiration! Have really enjoyed your posts and almost feel like you are my Bristish doppelganger. Have a happy merry and keep it going.

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  15. Anonymous24 December 2011 at 09:14

    Have a great Christmas!
    I love the M & S sequin skirt pared with the grey t below, I meant to go look for it but I've not got much planned party wise so it would have hung in the wardrobe.

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  16. cheeky rose24 December 2011 at 19:21

    A great colour all year round, but looks so vibrant in the winter

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  17. Grey Fox24 December 2011 at 22:11

    And particularly seasonal when partnered with green - Merry Christmas!

    A man searching for style into middle age.
    www.greyfoxblog.com

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  18. nik26 December 2011 at 17:02

    Hello! I just found your blog and I think it's AMAZING! The pics are great and I can see that You really like what you do here! I love people with great ideas, like you!
    Your blog is inspiring! I will follow you!
    Xoxo
    Merry Christmas!

    http://nikandpic.blogspot.com/

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  19. The Style Crone27 December 2011 at 15:22

    Glorious display of red! I always enjoy your blog and looking forward to more in the New Year.

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