Orange Really Is The New Black (& Here's How To Wear It)

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTOrange Really Is The New Black (& Here's How To Wear It)Kara KiaLast Updated 12 September 2018, 6:30 ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowDesign by Olivia SantnerWe've had Millennial pink, Gen Z yellow and tomato red - but it's orange, in a multitude of shades, that's becoming the colour of the moment. Neon, salmon, peach and earthy, muted tones were seen on the AW18 runways and continue to make appearances into the new year.The extensive shade range of orange is what makes it such an interesting style statement for this season and the next, shares Hazel Catterall, head of womenswear buying at Harvey Nichols. "Strong statement colours have been an enduring trend for several seasons, and orange felt very fresh and a new take for autumn," she tells Refinery29. "It’s a really versatile colour which suits many skin tones so it’s unsurprising this is the new pink."The high-vis neon orange seen at Fenty x Puma and Versace SS18 is the shade that's really leading the charge. Standout looks at Rihanna's show paired cycling shorts with industrial belts and combat boots - giving the athletic brand a wearable, utilitarian upgrade.Versace’s SS18 tribute show to Gianni also featured the sunny shade in head-to-toe looks. Channelling '80s power suit styling, a single shade of bright tangerine was interpreted in a full look - accessorised with a thick, square belt buckle, structured masculine blazer, mini bag, mules, tights and 90s inspired hair slides.For a more feminine silhouette, take note from the slip dresses at Adam Selman and Balenciaga SS18. Selman used a vibrant sunset orange that, when paired with silk, gave the colour a luxe metallic sheen. At Balenciaga, understated silk dresses in a muted orange were colour blocked with an oversized tote in ‘Ikea blue,’ and finished with Demna Gvasalia’s signature sock fit, thigh high boots.The versatility of orange is also seen in how easily it transcends seasons - from a vibrant summer colour to a mute terracotta for autumnal dressing. For your next-season inspiration, Jacquemus used burnt orange, salmon and peach to compliment a collection of earthy browns, blacks, greys and creams.To bridge the gap between the runway and the every day, we looked at the street style set who have pulled off orange nicely. Here are four different ways to wear summer's spotlight shade.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT FashionThe 28 Best Tote Bags For Work, Travel, Everyday & BeyondAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Tote bags are a true MVP ofby Laura Lajiness Ka...FashionThe Best Brands For Silver Jewellery, From Gemstone Rings To Chun...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. A word to honeyed golds, glby Esther NewmanFashionDrop Everything — Reformation’s Summer Sale Is HereAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Back-to-school season is niby Esther NewmanMost WantedThe Best Things R29 Editors Bought Last Month — All Under £50by Karina HoshikawaFashionCopenhagen Fashion Week Is Setting The Street Style Bar This Seasonby Patricia KarounosMost WantedTikTok’s Obsessed With Silk Scarves, Here’s How To Style Them 4 WaysAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If you’re heading on sumby Victoria MontaltiFashion14 Of The Most Unique Jewellery Brands On The Marketby Esther NewmanFashionIs Celine Phantom The Next Big Designer Comeback Bag?All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. The 2010s were the golden aby Ana ColonFashionThe 32 Best Ballet Flats For A Playful-But-Practical Summer LookAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Ballet flats have longby Laura Lajiness Ka...FashionMetal-Embellished Sandals Are The Shoe Trend Of SummerAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. This summer, Cancerians (inby Kelsey StiegmanFashion14 Of The Best Brands Nailing Gold JewelleryAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. As is the case with ready-tby Esther NewmanFittedFashion Editor Faves: 22 Pieces Bringing Team R29 Joy This Summerby Victoria MontaltiADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT