Elected the colour of 2018, “Ultra Violet”
The bright hue that has been used throughout history to represent political symbolism, Ultra Violet has long been a favourite among famous faces including Queen Elizabeth and Hilary Clinton – remember the purple Ralph Lauren trouser suit she wore to nobly concede defeat to Donald Trump?
But for superior style inspiration, you’re going to want to stick to those who wore the shade with a nuance of nonconformity.
David Bowie
Jimi Hendrix
From David Bowie to Jimi Hendrix, unconventional artists bought the colour to the forefront of pop culture, not to mention Prince’s Purple Rain Deluxe (Expanded Edition), which was posthumously released last year, with suitably Ultra Violet album artwork.
PrinceIt’s made its way onto the runway too, with Gucci’s spring summer 2018 collection brimming with purple looks presented under an Ultra Violet strobe light, while the shade cropped up in menswear at Balenciaga’s most recent offering.
The best way to introduce the hue to your look is sparingly, nail paints, colourful socks, bags boots and jewellery.
Topshop Ankle Boot £85
Nars nail paint £15 purple rain
MAC £16.50 Heroine Shadescent
Queen amethyst earrings
Isabel Engelbert
