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Here’s Why Burgundy Is The Color Of The Season, According To Experts

In the market for holiday outfits? Here’s why everyone loves this shade of red.

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Carla Buyo

<p>The appetite for the color <b>burgundy</b> is omnipresent this season. Fondly described as ‘elegance personified’, this deep red hue has taken over the runway and search bars in many global shopping platforms such as Net-a-porter, Mytheresa, and Ssense.</p><div><br/></div><p>The snowball effect began when Gucci creative director Sabato de Sarno introduced a shade of burgundy he coined as <i>Gucci</i> <i>Rosso</i> <i>Ancora</i>. His debut Spring/Summer 2024 collection for Gucci had legions of models dressed in this alluring color, thus beginning the burgundy craze.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d5f26f7e-c584-4e2b-ba53-0a17acda77c6_62987e6c-654a-4741-b2dc-83262f2964b4.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Gucci Spring/Summer 2025</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0471af3a-4730-439d-b833-79ba71eaffe7_c3583bd1-d63a-4c0a-82ee-616b67004a15.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">(L-R) Bottega Veneta F/W 2025, Saint Laurent S/S 2025, Hermès S/S 2025</span></span></span></div><p>        In the Philippines, burgundy is well-received by tastemakers and consumers alike. In an exclusive Metro interview with celebrity stylists <b>Kimi</b> and <b>Boop</b> <b>Yap</b>, the stylish duo gave their insights on how to wear this trend and what kind of pieces you should invest in.</p><div>    </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/67359076-3089-43eb-858e-7f8fccb2d634_655d4da7-4af3-4f04-8d18-033ce40efd56.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kimi and Boop Yap</span></span></span></div><p>There’s a simple yet effective way to create a cohesive look using the color burgundy and its called tonal dressing. “Burgundy is such a rich, stylish color and its super easy to pull off. Try playing with textures, like pairing a cashmere sweater with denim or leather pants then top it off with a suede bag to add depth to the outfit,” said Kimi. <br/><br/></p><p>Boop chimed in and said “If you want a little contrast, burgundy looks amazing with neutrals like gray, taupe, and black.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f35a4430-c7fc-48d7-8a6c-259c98544b45_5710d367-9c60-4386-8814-b1196b0095ea.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Celebrities wearing burgundy | Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, and Alden Richards</span></span></span></div><p>If you’re in the mood for shopping, there are a few key pieces that are definitely worth the splurge. “A bold, burgundy bag adds pop of color and works well with so many outfits. Also, you cannot go wrong with a pair of heels or sneakers in this It color,” said Boop.</p><div><br/></div><p>To anyone who’s planning to spend Christmas in a colder climate, Kimi says that “leather jackets and trench coats are always a good investment. They’re classic pieces that you’ll be able to wear year after year and it would instantly make any outfit look more polished.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Consider this as a sign to try out the color burgundy for your upcoming gatherings this Christmas. We can’t wait for you to fall in love with this deep red rouge!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/kathryn-alden-hello-love-again-press-tour/39084" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">So Cute! Kathryn and Alden Wear Custom &#x27;Hello, Love, Again&#x27; Tops on Promotional Tour</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/get-the-look/kathryn-alden-get-the-look-metro-cover/39174" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get The Look: Where To Shop Kathryn&#x27;s and Alden&#x27;s Looks From Their Metro Cover</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/runway/paris-fashion-week-ss25-best-shows/39051" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro&#x27;s Favorite S/S ‘25 Collections from Paris Fashion Week</a></div>