Red has been having a fashion moment for some time now. Case in point? Its repeat appearances across the Autumn/Winter 2025 runways at Chanel, Balmain, Acne Studios, Valentino, Courrèges and more. And yet, despite its catwalk credentials, it remains one of the most divisive colours in our wardrobes.
For some, red feels too bold and bright. Others simply aren’t sure what to wear it with. And then there are those—myself included—who are bored of the same old formulas, where red means a cranberry knit, blue jeans and very little imagination beyond that. So I went in search of red outfits that feel genuinely exciting again.
