Icy Blue Is the Season’s Most Surprising Hue
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In somewhat of a sartorial surprise, spring’s hottest hue is a callback to winter — icy blue. You might be ready to forget the frosty season (and all its taxing accoutrements), but this cool colour plucked from sub-zero climates actually has countless wardrobe applications as the weather warms.
The proof? Gossamer-like dresses at Proenza Schouler, slinky slips at Jason Wu and a particularly compelling lineup of miniskirts and short shorts at Versace, all washed in the pretty shade. Here, we’ve rounded the best blue pieces that are shoppable right now.
RW & Co. Ribbed Mock-Neck Sweater With Elbow Sleeves
The perfect workwear staple that’ll satisfy even the most buttoned-up of office environments, this barely blue knit piece is a warmer alternative to the black-and-white dress code. Tuck it into wide-leg trousers to offset the slim fit.
Stine Goya SGAllison 2.0 Boots — Sky Denim
Look closely and you’ll notice this boot’s two-tone blu-ish hue is actually care of ultra-light denim. The easygoing fabric remains a neutral everywhere else in our closets, so in the same way, this pair can stand in in the same versatile approach.
Celine by Hedi Slimane Medium Tilly Bag in Shiny Calfskin Pale Blue
Splashed in a subtle pale blue and punctuated by elegant gold hardware, Celine’s Tilly shoulder bag is one you’ll be sporting all summer along with the season’s other staple, the white dress.
Kitri Janice Cornflower Blue Vinyl Trousers
Not going to lie: these vinyl trousers are a whole lotta look for someone who’d consider themselves colour shy. Keep it simple everywhere else (a loose-fitting white tee and an undone button-up over top is an ace formula) to quell your scepticisms.
H&M Leather Tie-belt Coat
The very definition of street style bait if we ever saw one, this icy blue H&M Studio coat still has all the makings of a season-transcending staple: the long, loose fit, soft leather fabrication and slightly A-line sleeves for an elevated feel.
Banana Republic Suede Wrap Skirt
Cool texture and colour collide in Banana Republic’s ultra-luxe suede wrap skirt. With this stunning piece to pull it all together, treat the flattering colour to a monochromatic moment for a fresh take on quiet luxury.
Maguire Bai Denim Sunglasses Recycled Plastic
Cleverly crafted from recycled plastic, this Canadian-designed pair of sunnies has made it to our must-have list for spring accessories. Toss them in your bag for a simple way to inject a bit of (totally doable) colour into your look.
A version of this article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2024 issue. Find out more here.
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