Carmine red, pistachio green, neon pink… Is colour blocking here to brighten up the cooler season and shake up the fashion status quo? Well, while brighter shades seem to be the novelty of the fall/winter 2025/2026 season (think show-stopping looks by Saint Laurent, Gucci, Miu Miu, Givenchy and Tom Ford), warm, rich tones have not left the ready-to-wear runways either, having been spotted at Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Stella McCartney. From mocha mousse to khaki green to mustard yellow, earthy hues are standing their ground. “Fashion codes, dressing traditions and social conventions have taught us to associate certain colours with certain seasons,” says Alessandra Ronetti, art historian and specialist in colour studies. “In the West, for example, we favour pastels and light shades in spring and…
