Order for Orange

Go for the in-your-face orange, which is announced as the colour of the season by the dictators of international trends. Invest in statement pieces in different hues of orange that you can wear all year around. Pick a well-fitted coat or a dress in tangerine. And if you feel like it’s an overdose of orange, just try a blouse or an accessory.

Work with different colour combinations, orange being the central hue. Orange with blue or white makes for a fantastic two-some. While pink and orange are festive and summery, orange goes well with its citrus siblings, lemon and lime and blends well with certain shades of green. The colour suits almost every complexion and is suitable for every season and occasion, depending on what you pair it with.

“This is the year of adventure and a vastly-”

Colour! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams. — Paul Gauguin, French post-Impressionist artist

I loathe narcissism, but I approve of vanity — Diana Vreeland, fashion editor, columnist

SUMMER RULERS

This summer’s mantra is ‘more is more’ – revamped ’90s stonewash denims, naked shoulders, layering of accessories and high-impact fashion!

BEND THE GENDER

While gender-bending — as a theme — isn’t new in fashion or pop culture, it has only turned larger and louder this year. While men are toying ladylike looks with floral-printed jackets, summer trenchcoats, pleated volume trousers, paper-thin suits and silk all-around, women are wearing bomber jackets, androgynous straight pants, tuxedos, bermudas and bowties with aplomb. Reimagine a gender-neutral dress and give it your own kind of spin.

Men can take dandyism to a whole new level by escaping from the restrictive norm and favouring traditional feminine elements such as capes, man skirts, and tights. It’s time to stop playing safe!