Cool color combos were all over the fall 2026 runways. There was tangerine and robin’s egg blue at Prada, seafoam green and chartreuse at Tory Burch, and burgundy and pale pink at Chanel, to name a few. But the runways aren’t the only place to look for clever shade pairings. Throughout New York Fashion Week, the verdict was clear: the fashion crowd can’t stop wearing royal purple and cherry red. From Substack writer Jalil Johnson to Vogue Shopping’s very own, showgoers were layering purple crewnecks atop red button-ups, sporting jewel-toned jeans with playful red accessories, tempering it with pops of white throughout.
Vogue’s Guide to Styling Purple and Red
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Consider yourself a minimalist who prefers neutrals over flashes of bold color? Don’t fret. Wearing purple and red doesn’t have to scream loud. For example, style Cos’s long-sleeve purple tee with Tove’s statement red skirt, then add J.Crew’s khaki barn jacket and a sleek pair of Reformation pumps for the ultimate city-girl finish. Alternatively, Auralee’s lightweight knit strikes a subtler statement when tied at the waist with J.Crew’s vibrant button-up shirt and a pair of autumnal corduroys from Agolde.
If you want to add just a hint of purple and red, find trending pieces that nod to the dynamic duo, but in a subtler fashion. Our favorites? Agnelle’s purple leather gloves, Johnstons of Elgin’s cashmere scarf in rich eggplant, and Hill House Home’s crimson floral pin.
Ahead, six ways to wear purple and red—a trend that may have begun on the runways, but has officially taken over the streets.
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Tove’s statement midiskirt is striking on its own, but we think it’s perfect foil for Cos’s purple cotton long-sleeve. Give the duo an utilitarian spin by layering on J.Crew’s classic khaki barn jacket, then turn up the fashion dial with Reformation’s polished white pumps, Tory Burch’s tortoiseshell shield sunglasses, and a Savette handbag.
