Fashion is often at its most compelling when it plays with opposition - structure and softness, sharp tailoring and fluid silhouettes, light and shade. This season, we turn our attention to complementary colours: the quietly sophisticated pairing of cool blues and warm rusts.
At first glance, they may seem like unlikely companions. Blue evokes serenity; ocean horizons, soft twilight, the crispness of a winter sky. Rust, on the other hand, is grounding; reminiscent of terracotta rooftops, oxidised earth, and sun-baked clay. Together, they create a nuanced palette: refined yet earthy, modern yet timeless.
The design philosophy behind our Winter ’25 Collection is grounded in this duality. The season’s colour palette brings this idea to life through considered pieces that effortlessly balance refreshing restraint with richness. Think the Rothko Blouse in Brick tucked into the Oslo Suit in Cornflower, or the Tilda Blouse in Blush layered under the Pallenburg Coat in Mahogany, paired with the Joplin Jean in Indigo Denim. These pairings draw on the principles of the colour wheel - opposites that enhance one another, creating contrast with cohesion, not competition.
Why it works
This palette works because it mirrors nature - think of the sky meeting the desert, or sea against a cliffside. It feels familiar and unexpected all at once. Blue brings clarity; rust adds warmth. One cools, the other anchors. The result is a look that’s quietly elevated – refined, but never rigid; polished, but never precious.
It’s a combination that elevates your everyday wardrobe without overthinking it.
How to wear it
Start simple. Let a single piece in one hue guide your look, then layer with its tonal opposite. The soft and supple Cashmere Crew in Soft Denim Melange over the tailored Oslo Trouser in Brick. The structured Pallenburg Coat in Mahogany over the fluidity of The Long Sleeve Capri Dress. These are combinations that bring depth to your wardrobe, designed for a woman who dresses with ease, confidence, and intent.
The pieces to try now:
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The Tilda Blouse in Yale Blue - softly structured with fluid drape and quiet detail, made to balance the strength of a rust-toned trouser like The Oslo in Brick.
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The Kafka Top in Chestnut - softly structured and endlessly versatile, a warm-toned merino base that anchors cool palettes with ease.
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The Long Sleeve Capri Dress in French Navy - a cool, classic silhouette layered beautifully under The Pallenburg Coat in Mahogany.
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The Byron Blouse in Blush - romantic and fresh, layered under earthy outerwear like The Oslo Jacket in Khaki.
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The Swinton Dress in Plum - an effortless statement dress in every sense, balanced by sculptural tailoring and warm tones.
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The Matin Top in Yale Blue - a year-round essential that works as a base layer or simple statement in its own right.
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The Rothko Blouse in Brick - cut in flowing satin for effortless layering, worn beautifully with The Oslo Jacket in Cornflower.
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To ground both tones with perfect neutrals, try the Rothko Blouse in Champagne, the Caezanne Top in Walnut, or build your base with the Palermo Skirt, Trouser or Jacket.
The Cashmere Crew with The Oslo Trouser, The Matin Top with The Palermo Skirt, The Tilda Blouse with The Joplin Jean and The Pallenburg Coat, The Rothko Blouse with The Palermo Trouser, The Kafka Top with The Palermo Trouser
Start simple. Let a single piece in one hue guide your look, then layer with its tonal opposite. The soft and supple Cashmere Crew in Soft Denim Melange over the tailored Oslo Trouser in Brick. The structured Pallenburg Coat in Mahogany over the fluidity of The Long Sleeve Capri Dress. These are combinations that bring depth to your wardrobe, designed for a woman who dresses with ease, confidence, and intent.
Discover the Winter ’25 Collection online now – and experience the quiet power of complementary design, one refined combination at a time.
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