The official debut of pink-and-red colourblocking was on the 2019 Emmy Awards red carpet [1]. Whether or not there was a styling cue for the night remains a mystery, but Mandy Moore [2], Taraji P. Henson, and Marisa Tomei certainly got the memo. Since then, we've been seeing this vibrant, unexpected colourblocking combo on the runways and from our favourite street style moments. Even the Queen is a fan of this bold pairing.
From the Spring/Summer 2020 runways, we're musing over the pink-and-red styling at Bora Aksu. The London-based Turkish brand delivered frothy colourblock silk organza dresses with sweet ruffled hemlines. For the Autumn/Winter 2020 season, few did red-and-pink better than Carolina Herrera. The brand's designer, Wes Gordon, showed numerous sophisticated red-and-pink designs, including a smart structured satin suit, a loose-fitting A-line minidress, and a bright-pink, high-neck gown styled under a glamorous red cape coat.
If you're wondering how to wear this bold and bright colour combination in real life, then keep reading for five ways to style red and pink — from a casual trousers-and-jumper combo to elegant gowns and smart suiting.
Voluminous Red-and-Pink Satin
Mandy Moore [4] really stole the show at the 2019 Emmy Awards in this voluminous red-and-pink gown.
Voluminous Red-and-Pink Satin
Christina Aguilera [5] showed up at the premiere of Disney's Mulan in a fuchsia-and-scarlet ruched satin dress.
Subtle Red-and-Pink Details
Tika Sumpter showed us a softer approach to this bold colourblock trend by pairing a red clutch and red heeled sandals with a bright pink dress at the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon.
Subtle Red-and-Pink Details
Elisabeth Moss [6] added dimension to a bishop-sleeved, salmon-pink dress with a minimal red belt and red clutch while attending the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
A Red-and-Pink Suit
A suit is such a commanding way to wear this attention-grabbing colour combination. We're loving this two-toned number worn by actress Georgia Hirst.
A Red-and-Pink Suit
If you're feeling a bit more experimental, take a styling cue from Tyler, The Creator's book. The Igor rapper donned a pink suit with one red sleeve and one red trouser while performing at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Red on Top, Pink on the Bottom
Eyewear designer Tamara Kalinic was spotted front row at the Boss Autumn/Winter 2020 show wearing a red jumper with a pair of pink trousers. She called it "my favourite mix of colours" on her Instagram account.
Red on Top, Pink on the Bottom
Actor Joely Richardson wore a similar pink trouser and red duster coat combo while front row at Roland Mouret's Autumn/Winter 2020 fashion show. She added complexity to her colourblocking with a purple top.
Sheer Red-and-Pink Layers
Taraji P. Henson sure knows how to make a style statement. The Empire actress wore an elegant, sheer red-and-pink gown to the 2019 Emmy Awards.
Sheer Red-and-Pink Layers
Marisa Tomei also got the pink-and-red memo at the 2019 Emmy Awards. The actress went for this stunning fuchsia-and-scarlet gown with sheer layers and ruching.