The verdict fell at the beginning of December: the ultra-violet , electric shade of a hue so clivante, will be the color of the year 2018. Synonymous "originality, ingenuity and visionary thought" according to the eminent Pantone Color Institute, number 18-3838 of the sacrosanct color chart is described as celebrating "the mysteries of the cosmos and the discoveries to come" but also "counter-culture and anticonformism". Just that. Justifications - let's say - a bit smoky that have something to leave skeptical, said ultraviolet is expected to massively influence the ready-to-wear, beauty or design of the twelve months to come.
Indeed, it is hard to believe that the color that unites the chromatic world of Tinky Winky with that of Lord Palpatine can conquer our locker room or our interior. An overview of your open space when you read these lines will suffice to attest: nobody, absolutely nobody, does not wear purple. A socio-stylistic statement that a child in preparatory course would be able to establish but that the creators and offices of tendency seem to want obviously to challenge.
Because it's a fact: even before being elected by Pantone, the ultra-violet flooded the catwalks last September on the occasion of the spring-summer shows. An unlikely glitter cocoon at Gucci, a spandex-epaulette combo at Versace or aerial sportswear at Stella McCartney, the iconic color of the late Prince did not fail to distil her enigmatic aura throughout Fashion Week. A rise in rank that we certainly refused to see at the time of the facts but that catches us inevitably today.
In order to avoid any collateral retinal damage, purists wishing to display in purple at all cost will therefore apply to take the following precautions. Like a post-defeated Hillary Clinton , the subtle touch is appropriated by subtle touches - earrings, a leather micro-bag, a top that is left slightly out of a stitch - or on technical pieces like a vintage sweat jacket. Finally, unless you have a golden or dark complexion, we forget the total-look tailor or long dress, which will gladly leave personalities in search of attention.
Check out the ultra-violet trend on the podiums in the following slideshow.
