Pink & Red

Hot Pink is probably one of the biggest color trends since last year.

And since red and pink are an unexpected but brilliant color blocking match, we thought we'd show you how to wear red and pink together.

Model & Art Direction Anna Kuen

Before we get into how to wear the colors, let’s first talk about the psychology behind pink and red…

Red is the most alive and powerful color on the spectrum, constantly in motion and demanding recognition. It conveys a message of power, presence, and sensuality.

As for pink, messages and meanings vary depending on how vibrant or muted the shade of pink is. Soft and light pinks translate as friendly, warm, approachable, and trustworthy. Bright pinks carry the strength of red but translate as fun loving, energetic, and more approachable.

Wearing red and pink together has long been considered a major fashion faux pas. It was long believed that hues that sat opposite each other on the colour wheel were ‘complementary’, and therefore made for a chicer outfit when paired together. However, the sister shades are actually two of the easiest colours to combine and — when styled well — pink and red make for a powerful, punchy combination that will elevate and add fun to your outfit.

One can never go wrong with colour blocking — especially when it comes to these sister shades.

Given the colours can appear visually similar, blocking a deep Bordeaux shade against a soft blush or hot pink is a great way to highlight their harmony without having them appear too alike. Ensuring the colours are clearly separated by a geometric line further differentiates them from each other for a chicer, more put-together look.