Purple is the colour of the season (Autumn ’09). Purple, a combination of red and blue, is a secondary colour and symbolizes superiority and prestige. Bishops wear purple, and it was the colour of attire for kings and emperors. To be going through a ‘purple patch’ is to to have things be going very well for you. Variants of purple can also be associated with higher levels of consciousness. Worn with black, purple can be more sinister and authoritative, rather than regal. Worn with white, the purple will seem lighter and inspirational, but will still dominate the look. Purple is best worn with less contrast, so with softer neutrals rather than stark white or black. Denim jeans look great with purple and also a neutral grey, taupe, or beige. The light neutrals are in fashion this season, so you will find plenty to dress it with. This over-knee boot is a hot accessory this season, from Jeffrey Campbell.
Purple
Posted in Colour Theory.
– September 27, 2009
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