Over the past few seasons, neutrals have taken really taken center stage with versatile shades of cream, beige, and grey popping up in the wardrobes of all the cool fashion girls. More recently, though, bolder colours like bubblegum pink and bright green have stood out on the runways and fashion scene. As we look to autumn 2021, that is only continuing, and saturated shades are winning out as the biggest colour trend for the season ahead.
At a time when we’re all looking for a dose of fun, it makes sense that designers are injecting their collections with bold pops of colour. While you don’t need to part ways with the neutral pieces in your closet, you might want to make space for more vibrant hues. The main takeaway from the autumn winter collections? Rather than a specific shade, we’re seeing the saturated colour trend in a rainbow of hues from tangerine to violet—each worn from head to toe for the biggest possible impact.
Ahead, discover the standout colours to know about and get a head start on shopping them now.
While shades of bubblegum and hot pink have been winning out recently, for autumn we love the rich fuchsia shades moving into focus. This set from Chanel makes a case for a bold suiting moment.
Already a dominant colour in Prada’s S/S 21 collection, even more brands like Salvatore Ferragamo are on board with saturated tangerine shades for autumn. There is nothing subtle about this show-stopping color.
There always seem to be cool new shades of blue that stand out on the runways. For autumn, it’s all about rich cobalt—an eyecatching shade most notably seen on outerwear and accessories.
Is there anything more cheerful than a bright canary yellow? In this editor’s opinion, not really. Add it to your closet in the form of a long dress to make a statement, or take a more subtle approach by opting for a pretty ring or a pair of sleek heels.
Green is having a major moment right now, but won’t be going anywhere once we hit the autumn winter 21 season. So, if you’ve been hesitant to add shades of bright grass green into your wardrobe, you can rest assured that it’ll be sticking around for longer than one season.
Purple is a big colour to watch for fall 2021. Lavender is already standing out as the future colour fashion people will be wearing, but if you’re looking for a dialed-up version, you’ll want to pay attention to vibrant violet pieces as seen on Versace’s F/W 21 runway.
Next, see our guide to the key trends for spring summer 2021.
