Trend of the week: Fashion inspired by the colour of wine

Raise a glass to this season's intoxicating hue, says Annmarie O'Connor.

INSPIRATION

Warm and full-bodied, this season’s wine tones offer a deeply rich undercurrent to the traditional neutral palette.

Marsala, merlot, claret and burgundy saturate simple cuts and luxe fabrics (think wool, velvet, leather, suede) unapologetically.

The result? A look that is measured yet utterly robust. Worthy of another round, we think.

STYLE HACKS

ROLL WITH IT: Fashion’s love for the roll neck is irrepressible. Wear yours in deep red under a cami dress with army boots or a shift dress and single sole stilettos.

SHOW SOME NECK: Street stylers have set the trend of the tie-neck scarf. Wear yours in wine with a relaxed shirt and vintage jeans.

THE LBD: Swap out that trusty Little Black Dress for its burgundy sister. Consider

it your any occasion go-to garment.

COLOUR COMBOS: Mix with complementary shades of purple and pink for a more consonant approach to colourblocking.

STOCKISTS

& Other Stories – www.stories.com

Accessorize – Patrick Street 021-4279488, www.accessorize.com and

other branches

Arnotts – Henry Street 01-8050400, www.arnotts.ie

Brown Thomas – Patrick Street 021-4805555, www.brownthomas.com

and other branches

House of Fraser – Dundrum Town Centre 01-2991400, www.houseoffraser.

co.uk

Karen Millen – Brown Thomas, Cork 021-4805555, www.karenmillen.com

Loulerie – Chatham Street 01-6724024, www.loulerie.com

M&S – Merchants Quay SC 021-4275555, www.marksandspencer.ie and other branches

Oasis – Patrick Street 021-4272992, www.oasis-stores.com and other branches

Penneys – Patrick Street 021-4271936, www.primark.com and other branches

Uterqüe – www.uterque.com

Wallis – Patrick Street 021-4271733, www.wallis.co.uk and other branches

Zara – Mahon Point SC 021-4972320, www.zara.com and other branches