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Every season there is a certain color or hue that is totally trending. One example is the pop of red trend, which was everywhere last year. This year, many fashion experts predict that cobalt blue is going to be totally hip. We tell you everything you need to know about this trend color for spring and summer.
Cobalt blue
There have been many bold and bright trend colors in recent years – and cobalt blue is no exception. The color cobalt blue is considered the trend color of spring and summer 2024.
It is not just any blue color, as it has an intense undertone that makes the color very striking. This is not the first time the color has been widely used in the fashion world. The color was also seen a lot in the 2019 and 2020 autumn/winter collections and in the summer of 2022. Then under the name Royal Blue.
Fashion brand collections
The color was seen a lot on the catwalks for different collections by various fashion brands. These are some shows where the color was used remarkably often in the outfits:
Givenchy spring/summer show 2024
Loewe spring/summer show 2024
Dries Van Noten autumn/winter 2024 show
Sunnei autumn/winter show 2024
The Row pre-fall show 2024
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Here’s how to wear the trend
To create an outfit with this color, the style technique of color blocking is often used. This means that you combine the cobalt blue with other bright colors. For example, think of the color pink, red or yellow. Does this sound a little too intense for you? Then the color is also nice to combine with a neutral color like black or white.
There are all kinds of items in which you can reflect this color. Think for example of a bag, a nice sweater or just a blazer. If you want the color to stand out even more, you could reflect it in pants or skirts.