Monochrome Monday: The Columbia Blue Edition
Jul 07, 2025
Columbia blue has long been cast as a background colour - soft, safe, and largely decorative. But this season's edit makes the case for its understated strength. Anchored in texture, structure, and thoughtful detailing, these pieces show how a pale hue can carry real visual weight.
Marmar Halim leads the way with a satin-like off-shoulder gown, where internal wiring gives the hand-pleated bodice shape without stiffness. Chopova Lowena's Sam Cat Ballast skirt - crafted from recycled textiles and anchored by a hefty carabiner clasp—takes preppy pleats and gives them punk energy. Abadia's Lulu mini dress, in a pearlescent fabric with a subtle drop waist, leans into asymmetry for movement and light.
Elsewhere, the colour finds its edge in accessories. Yuzefi's Pretzel bag, made from smooth leather and finished with a sculptural twist, is as functional as it is artful. Roberi & Fraud's Doris 2.0 sunglasses bring a retro rectangular silhouette in a translucent blue acetate. For embellishment, Oscar de la Renta's raffia and beaded floral earrings offer handworked intricacy, while L'Atelier Nawbar's gold and enamel Bond Street pendant adds crisp architectural detail.
Rounding out the palette are versatile staples: Duha's DAMA sandals, with their sturdy block heel and supple leather straps, and Daar Dahlia's Farm Girl top, cut from structured cotton and designed to be worn multiple ways. Abadia | Lulu Mini Dress in Blue
This adorable mini by Abadia features a drop waist at its finest, with a slight asymmetry and faint shine that keep things flowy and interesting. L'Atelier Nawbar | Bond Street Pendant
Dainty but not tiny, the Bond Street Pendant stands out in any outfit, and it's perfect for a Marseille summer. Marmar Halim | Off shoulder, hand pleated draped Satin-like gown with soft wires on top
Perfectly sculpted, yet with an air of draped spontaneity, this Marmar Halim beauty is fit for mermaids. Roberi & Fraud | Baby Blu Doris 2.0
The best way to stay cool this summer is with Roberi & Fraud's timeless cool blue Doris 2.0s. Chopova Lowena | Sam Cat Ballast Knee Skirt
It's a weird girl summer (because it always is, duh), and this fun Chopova Lowena midi skirt is the perfect wardrobe staple to bring that out. Yuzefi | Pretzel
Iranian-British brand Yuzefi's Pretzel purse is beautiful, and its Columbia blue hue allows it to work with just about everything in your wardrobe. Oscar de la Renta | Raffia & Beaded Flower Earrings
Perfect for a summer night out, these ornamental Oscar de la Renta earrings are a marvel of winding detail to look at. Duha | DAMA
DAMA is a classic heeled sandal, expertly designed by regional footwear brand Duha to be the most comfortable, versatile and summery heel in your wardrobe. Daar Dahlia | Farm Girl Top
Think picnic top but made edgy, cool and versatile. In true Daar Dahlia fashion, the Farm Girl Top can be worn in many different ways.
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