Trend Alert - Colour My World

Thu, 19 May 11

One trend was on the lips of every buyer, designer and just plain admirer: Colour blocking....

The sartorial nod to 70’s fashion saw a succession of models illuminating the catwalk in loud colour combinations and the brighter the hue, the better.

Take inspiration from a tub of Neapolitan ice cream and splice your outfit with an assortment of block colours that will brighten any miserable day. If you were never a fan of Rainbow Brite, ease into the trend gently with a soft injection of colour into your daily ensemble.

For the ladies, tuck a tailored white shirt into a bright coloured skirt; break up a dull outfit with a red cherry leather belt or slick on some fuchsia lipstick to lift your mood on a cool morning. Men’s block colours are all about enhancing the classic black and grey suit colours, with the help of a bold contrast shirt or a vivid silk tie.

The principles of colour blocking require crisp, clean lines; think sharp tailoring, neatly pressed shirts and polished shoes to finish off the look. Shirt Studio’s charismatic range aims to revive your wardrobe with a rich colour spectrum, from deep red and purple to mauve and soft blue.