From burgundy and blue to orange and brown: 6 colour combinations to try right now

Have you noticed that not only do the silhouettes change with the weather, but so do the colour combinations of what we wear during these periods. While summer means vibrant colours, the winter palette leans more toward understated tones. Think black, chocolate brown or grey. With the air once again nippy, these shades are bound to come back to the fore. But it does not mean that the daring among us who prefer to go all out with colour should give up on it. Luckily for us, colour blocking is a serious trend this season. Proof of this can be seen in these six looks spotted in the Fall ready-to-wear 2026 collections, which offer a glimpse of the colour combinations to try to master this art—as delicate as it is delightful.

Duck Blue and Burgundy

One of the standout colours spotted on the Hermès runway? Burgundy, which has undeniably become as chic and easy to pair as brown or black. Among the combinations to remember this winter: burgundy and teal—especially when this pairing is accompanied by accessories in vibrant colours. Here: a pistachio green handbag.

Brown and rust orange

The quintessential winter colour palette, brown and rust orange are likely the season’s must-have colour combination. Seen on the Saint Laurent runway, these two warm shades come together to create an elegantly refined look.

Navy blue and off-white

The Courrèges runway show, meanwhile, paid homage to Pantone Colour of the Year 2026: Cloud Dancer, an almost translucent off-white with a decidedly minimalist aesthetic. To highlight the radiance of this shade, Nicolas di Felice pairs it with navy blue: a duo that plays with light and shadow and is bound to work.

Red and black

Every winter, it’s a winning combination: red and black continue to dominate the runways together, whether in the collections of Givenchy, Celine, or Balenciaga. The look to recreate at home? A wide red coat worn over skinny pants or leggings, just like look 24 from the Alaïa runway show.

Khaki and Mustard Yellow

While khaki is always on the rise every fall-winter season, this year it’s being paired with bold, vibrant colour that add a pop of energy to your look. On the Ulla Johnson runway, it’s paired with another must-have shade of the season: mustard yellow.

Purple and fuchsia

Or how to take colour-blocking to the extreme! A trip back to the ’80s on the Stella McCartney runway, where a series of officewear-inspired looks took center stage. Our favorite combo? Purple and fuchsia, which pair perfectly to add a bold touch to the traditional office suit.

This story originally appeared on Vogue.fr

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