Red dresses, red bikinis, red playsuits, red shoes, red bags… red alert for Spring 09

Red dresses, red bikinis, red playsuits, red shoes, red bags… red alert for Spring 09

January 13th, 2009

I wasn’t looking for red designer fashion. I was looking for orange, after reading yet another article about the brights trend, and also Jess Cartner Morley in The Guardian on Saturday about… orange. But every time I found a gorgeous designer dress, or bikini, or top online, the blurb said they were red. After much squinting and laptop-screen twiddling I had to agree (on most of them). So here it is - red designer fashion for Spring/Summer 09, some of which may look… a bit orange.

A loose-fitting ruby red silk dress from Stella McCartney with a pussy bow and three-quarter length sleeves. This Stella McCartney red dress is everywhere at the moment so get it before it goes.
Stella McCartney red silk dress £439 at Matches Fashion.

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A stunning but very functional structured red tote bag from Lanvin, with cute tassles and silver studs. Matches suggest pairing this Lanvin tote bag with the Stella McCartney seaside print dress.
Red leather tote bag from Lanvin £1,268 at Matches Fashion.

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This Vivienne Westwood Anglomania dress in red jersey has asymmetric sleeves and lots of draping. It’s pretty clingy and sexy, and cheap!
Red jersey dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania £156 at MyWardrobe.

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A red playsuit from Paul and Joe Sister,in 100% silk. Wear this red playsuit with tights until the weather warms up a bit (and you’ve done all your new season exfoliating).
Paul and Joe Sister Kiwi all in one short suit playsuit £146 at MyWardrobe.

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Stella McCartney red bikini in a retro style with a sweet silver anchor charm. The bikini top is gathered. It’s never too early to get your new summer bikini!
Red Stella McCartney retro bikini £205 at Matches Fashion.

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These 1950s style red stilettos from Diane von Furstenberg are red suede with red patent leather detail and a 4″ heel. 100% leather. Every woman should have a pair of red shoes.
Diane von Furstenberg red suede stilettos £250 at Matches Fashion.

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A stunning cocktail ring with large red-coloured stone from Kenneth Jay Lane. It is 22k gold electroplated, and the red stone is a chunky 3cm by 3cm.
Kenneth Jay Lane red cocktail ring £105 at My Wardrobe.