The best cherry red accessories that prove why it’s the colour of the season

The season’s favourite hue!

Nov 04, 2023 | by Bani Sachar

When Sabato De Sarno debuted his vision for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week, he set the wheels in motion for a new 'It' colour’s rise to fame—cherry red. Valentino did it last season with pink, making the colour almost inescapable, which is until now. In fact, reds have been ruling the runway this season, with Ferragamo’s Milan collection heroing poppy-red, Stella McCartney’s equestrian-inspired show in Paris featuring British regalia reds, and even enveloping Kylie Jenner as she sat front-row at Acne Studios’ show. Fashion month certainly had us seeing red.

The cherry red shade comes in at the right time, as we turn to warm and earthy autumnal tones to fulfil our sartorial desires. Besides abundant proof of it on the runway, the shade is celebrity-approved too, with the likes of Hailey Bieber, Deepika Padukone, and Kim Kardashian donning it on the regular. From Mumbai to Manhattan, the versatile colour lends itself to garments and accessories alike—perfectly complementing the muted tones of our fall wardrobes.

The deep vampy hue stayed a popular choice in the 2000s, so it comes as no surprise that it’s made a comeback amid the resurgence of Y2K trends. It has enamoured us all with an easy-on-the-eyes visage and multi-faceted wearability. A structured handbag in the classic hue or a quintessential shoe, like the loafer or a kitten heel, promises to go a long way when paired with your go-to neutral trench coat or favourite black blazer. The best part? Since the shade is a forever classic, these pieces won’t be laying forgotten at the back of the closet next season.

Understanding the power of minimalism and most people’s aversion to all-out monotone dressing, we’ve rounded up the best cherry red accessories to help you add a pop of the season’s favourite hue to your wardrobe!

Bottega Veneta Mini Loop Camera Bag in Apple Candy, ₹1,60,000