Spotted on the catwalk: WGSN and Coloro's Colour of the Year 2027, Luminous Blue
Luminous Blue, a 'mysterious and eccentric' shade, was named WGSN and Coloro's Colour of the Year for 2027 on April 29. The choice of the strong blue pigment reflects what the duo said was an increase in demand for colours that 'provide a sensory link to tradition, culture and wisdom', with this particular shade offering both versatility and broad appeal. Luminous Blue (Coloro code: 125–28–38). Credits: WGSN/Coloro.
While the trend forecasting platform suggested that Luminous Blue is to resonate from occasionwear to active, the shade had already made its mark in the runway through ready-to-wear, haute couture and accessories. Here is how it has been used in recent runway collections. Ready-to-wear Akris AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight David Koma AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Connor Ives Aw25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Sergio Hudson AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Laquan Smith AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Issey Miyake AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Alberta Ferretti Aw25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Couture Armani Privé HC SS25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Mariano Moreno HC SS25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Imane Ayissi HC SS25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Georges Hobeika HC SS25 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Valentino HC AW23. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Accessories Fiorucci AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Moschino AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Marni SS25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight White Mountaineering AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Dhruv Kapoor AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Menswear Walter Van Beirendonck AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Giorgio Armani AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Helen Anthony AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Alainpaul AW25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Y-3 SS25. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight
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