The burning desire to wear burgundy
Burgundy’s associations with certain hallmarks of fall — foliage, for example, or uniforms of students going back to school — have made it a color long prescribed for autumn wardrobes.
But this fall, interest in the shade has seemingly ballooned: Online searches for burgundy items like loafers, kitten heels and leather jackets have spiked in 2024 compared with last year, according to Google metrics.
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Influencers are sharing head-to-toe burgundy outfits on social media, and celebrities have also brought attention to the color. Zendaya made headlines in the fashion press for wearing a burgundy leather Louis Vuitton dress to a recent event, and a new ad campaign for Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode features Alexandra Saint Mleux, the girlfriend ...