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Burnt Orange
Fall Winter 2010 - 2011
For the Fall/Winter 2010-11 season in men's fashion the color orange is trending high in designer labels. It's not a bright, summery orange, however, that you'll see in stores once the weather goes cold. On the contrary, the trend is for a muddier, darker, almost brown orange. One might call it "burnt orange." It's a hue that recalls the '70s vibe that's also popular for the season. It might take some getting use to, but in coming seasons you might see that burnt orange will become used as a neutral like tan or grey.
One way to establish burnt orange as a neutral is to wear it as outwear. This way you can craft your outfit somewhat independently, without having to match your coat. Still, you will want to start out trying this color with earth tones and white. These combinations will present the cleanest look. Once you're familiar with it and comfortable, branch out to pairing with prints. Iceberg's fitted, shiny blazer is combined with olive pants and a thick sweater for added texture; Salvatore Ferregamo's overcoat is classic - a piece you'll keep for years; and the long nylon jacket from C.P. Company gives a sportier look.
Even though burnt orange is actually sort of a retro color, it's new to the contemporary fashion scene. Accordingly, wearing a full suit of the shade can be like a shock to the system - too much! Ease into wearing the deep tones of this trendy color by wearing it only in a blazer or sport coat. Gucci's crushed velvet blazer is for those who really want to stand out in a crowd; Lanvin renders this classic sport coat in a deep burnt orange to make a garment worth keeping for many years; Alexander McQueen's psychedelic print is striking, but actually cuts the sharpness of the orange.
Finally, the easiest way to start wearing burnt orange is to try it in a sweater. This is generally the most cost effective, as well. On the designer runways you'll see that burnt orange sweaters were very muted and made to look almost brown. This, in fact, is what makes them easier to wear. Dunhill shows how sharp this color looks paired with grey; Etro displays how to layer with color and texture by pairing a burnt orange shirt with a fuzzy, over-sized cardigan; and C.P. Company does an all-over look to show the various tones of the shade.
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