Trends 2012: Red

Fifty shades of... no, I'm not going to talk about the novel (Fifty shades of grey) by E. L. James that, this year, has sold millions of copies, but one of the colors that, also is one of the coolest trends for f/w 2012-13. I'm talking about red. From clothes to make up, it's a true must of season. This year we'll find it in so many shades: from  fire  to cherry red to burgundy, we are spoiled for choice! 

American Beauty

In past seasons red enchanted, for example, the collections f/w 2009-10 by brands like Christian Dior, Prada and Fendi that proposed the color on everything, from clothes to accessories.

Christian Dior, Prada, Fendi f/w 2009-10

This year, all the power of res is proposed by brands like, among the others, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren and Jil Sander.

Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, John Galliano f/w 2012-13

Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Calvin Klein f/w 2012-13

Moschino, Marni, Hose of Holland f/w 2012-13

I love red! It's able, like few other colors, to give a sensual effect to clothes and accessories, being at the same time classy and sophisticated. I think it also is able, just  thanks an accessory, to lively the most basic outfits. And then there are so many glamour shades... I have to admit I'm not brave enough to wear a total red outfit, but I like to match it with other colors and prints. These are some examples of my favourite red outfits.

Rouge - Ladyfairy's polyvore

Print - Ladyfairy's polyvore

Untitled - Ladyfairy's polyvore

Working in Paris - Miu Miu's polyvore

If you like red here a little selection of red garments and accessories proposed by some low cost brands like Asos, Zara, Topshop, Pimkie and Promod.

What do you think about? Are you red lover?