Burgundy: Autumn/Winter’s Mood in a Shade
By Melissa Fros
Ferrari Fall 2025 collection photo by Simbarashe Cha for The New York Times
Burgundy isn’t just a color, it’s an attitude. Think cozy wine nights, velvet armchairs, and that extra glass you swore you wouldn’t have (but looked fabulous holding). It’s deep, elegant, and the perfect way to say, “I’m dramatic, but make it fashion.”
Photo by Simbarashe Cha for The New York Times
This color carries more than seasonal flair, it has history woven into its hue. Across cultures, it symbolizes wealth, luxury, and sophistication. In Western tradition, it’s the color of royal attire, ceremonial robes, and fine wine (have you tried a glass from Bordeaux?) timeless symbols of opulence and status. To wear burgundy is to wear a story: one of power, elegance, and a little indulgence.
Marie Antoinette and Her Children by Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1787), currently at the Palace of Versailles. Courtesy of Google Arts & Culture.
This season, burgundy is stepping into the spotlight, from statement coats to chunky knits, luxe bags to patent boots. Pair it with camel or grey for an elevated classic, clash it with pink or orange if you’re feeling bold, or go full monochrome for main-character energy.
Credits: farotelle, indre.londoner, Getty | Christian Vierig, Candice Lake| British Vogue
Consider it your wardrobe’s version of mulled wine: warm, rich, slightly indulgent, and absolutely necessary once the temperature drops.
Max Mara Fall 2025 Photo by Vogue Runway
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