Trend in Monet's paintings

Published in the magazine Ieva, 2024 No. 2 (27)

The bright and somewhat aggressive red that has reigned supreme lately is being replaced by a soft sky blue. The collections of the most important fashion brands are full of soft, baby blue , shades: Chanel, Armani, Stella McCartney, Nina Ricci, Emporio Armani, Alberta Ferretti and the list is not exhaustive. After last year, dedicated to the Barbie movie and style, one of the most important colors this year is a cooler blue, which seems to balance out the sweet, girly shades often seen in 2023. The symbolism of light blue represents what is most desired in the world right now – harmony, understanding, trust and peace.

Soft, fresh blue is easy to combine - those who want contrast will like combinations with black or dark blue, and those who like pastel colors will easily combine it with yellow, light gray or cream. Although blue shades are universal, suitable for both blondes and dark-haired women, blue should still be avoided if the skin is very light, has a bluish tint, so as not to add fatigue to the face.

Look for inspiration for spring-summer 2024 combinations in natural landscapes. Probably, when many think of pastel sky or water, impressionism and Monet's paintings come to mind. Just as impressionism was born in search of new forms of representation, so the warm season brings new combination possibilities for fashion gourmets.

Light blue reminds us of the calm sea, the bright sky, and the freshness – let it be a breath of fresh air in your wardrobe.