It’s time to bid farewell to Barbie pink and embrace a new shade of gray for this Fall-Winter season!
Summary: Trending Fall-Winter 2023 – 2024 How to rock them? Softer than black, less fuss than white, “cooler” than brown… It has to be gray, with its harmonious blend of white and black. Perhaps it’s time to hit the “pause button” on Barbie pink (or other vibrant colors) and transition to neutral gray for those chilly end-of-year days!
You might be surprised and wonder: “Gray – one of the basic colors, easy to pair with everything in the fashion color palette – is a trend? Isn’t gray always in style?” The answer is “Yes,” gray has always been in trend because it’s a classic neutral color that suits everything, always looks modern yet timeless, and fits various styles, from chic to casual or even cowboy style… While it always remains “timeless,” this color has truly exploded and become trendy on this year’s Fall-Winter runways, so pay more attention to the gray fashion items in your wardrobe, as it’s their time to shine!
The all-black look is always fashionable, and all-white has already made its mark during the late 2010s era of monochrome dominance, so now it’s gray’s turn to shine. Surely, gray may not be as exciting as vibrant red or hot pink, but believe that you might just dream of an all-gray outfit this season.
Trending Fall-Winter 2023 – 2024: Gray has always been a dominant color on runways, but it’s especially trendy in the Fall-Winter 2023-2024 collections. “Coincidentally” – Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Loewe, Prada, and many other brands have all been spotted with the presence of this color in their end-of-year collections. Some designers use gray to convey warmth and comfort with layers of knits and coats, while others like MiuMiu lean towards a more “vintage, old-fashioned” gray but still in a very “chic” way. Gray can be serious and minimalist, as seen in Bottega, or seductive yet simple like Fendi or Michael Kors. Without confining to any one old-school thinking, every color has its shape under the creative hands of each brand’s Creative Director. Under the lens of each fashion house, we will witness the interpretation, decoding, and definition of this color in many different styles, from classic to fresh, dynamic to strict, and of course, you will find the suitable “answer” for your wardrobe’s “question!”
How to rock them? If you’re after “quiet luxury,” try a plain gray dress paired with a cashmere sweater and a long coat. For casual days, comfortable knitwear and sneakers, along with a large cozy scarf, will be a perfect match. Gray can also be alluring if you wish; a sequin gray or silver dress is a perfect wardrobe item for a promising date night. For work, you can opt for classic gray trousers paired with a knit top or for something more formal, a pinstripe vest and long pants (or maybe a gray pencil dress with a snug-fitting knit top) are also very worth trying!
If monochrome isn’t your preference, then gray pairs exceptionally well with some of the other trending colors, especially bright red. Bright red is one of the most notable highlights on the Fall 2023 runways, whether it’s with bags, shoes, belts, or even coats. Gray also looks great paired with pale pink, bright yellow, and lilac.
When shopping, focus on fabrics with rich textures: mohair, cashmere, shiny silk or satin, wool. In terms of shades, opt for lighter grays over darker charcoal if possible. And don’t forget about your shoes!
Seriously, there are plenty of opportunities to experiment with the fashion formula for gray tones, and we really can’t go wrong. Let’s temporarily set aside our basic black outfit and brighten it up with a touch of gray!
