19-05-2025
Monochrome Monday: The Caribbean Blue Edition
This shade of blue is a story of chromatic contradiction. Saturated but soft, languorous but vivid, it captures that convergence of feelings that occur at the border between sea and land.
May 19, 2025
Pantone's Caribbean Blue doesn't quite know who she is, and that's ok. With its dulled undertone and saturated surface, Caribbean Blue is a story in contradiction. It's not quite turquoise, not quite teal. This is a shade which speaks in long, yawning sentences rather than monosyllabic statements. It's sun-drunk afternoons, surf-slicked skin, and that electric clam when sea meets the sky and everything else melts away. It's deep lagoons, and the gleam of rooftop pool tiles at golden hour.
What is clear, however, is that this is the shade of summer by the sea - and all the emotions that unravel in those long, hot days. Think flowing gowns, mini dresses, jacquard lounge sets, and lots of glitter. This Monochrome Monday we're reimagining this hue across textures, silhouettes, and accessories that shimmer like seafoam and enter with a crash.
Oceanus The Label | Athena Cut-out Beaded Mini Dress
Equal parts sultry and sculptural, this embellished mini dress hugs the body like a second skin and glistens like sunlight hitting water. An instant showstopper for sunset parties or moonlit escapades. Be-Indie | Pomme D'Amour Cardigan and Shorts
Knitted in a wave-soft jacquard, this lounge set floats between cozy and coastal. Cool as a sea breeze, it's leisurewear for landlocked mermaids. Rebel Cairo | Milky Way Knot Bag
Artfully slouched and beach-found in spirit, this sculptural knot bag blends utility with otherworldly cool. A glinting gem-stone chain adds that little splash of extra. Mozari | Swirl Ring
Inspired by the nautilus shell, this swirling statement ring is adorned with 35 deep sapphire stones. A wearable tidepool, crafted to mesmerise. Dima Ayad | Sleeveless Fitted Ruffle Dress
Cut in luxurious satin with a fitted bodice and a flirty ruffle hem, this piece captures Caribbean Blue's duality - sharp yet soft, romantic yet structured. Pair with metallic heels and a moment of drama. Kat Von D | Dazzle Gel Eyeshadow in Cobalt Vortex
This eyeshadow brings all the shimmer and none of the subtlety. Swipe on and ride the wave of the night. A Better Feeling | Arctus Glasses
Architectural eyewear with a matte finish and a sea-glass tint. This is the fashion equivalent of an ice cube in a very strong cocktail, it's Curaçao on the rocks. Maison Saedi | Marie Louis
A pleated tulle dream with puffed sleeves and sheer softness. Maison Saedi's gown is Caribbean Blue in couture form - ethereal, floaty, and grounded in structure. Manolo Blahnik | Maysale 50 Buckled Velvet Mules
Mules are having their moment in the sun right now. First launched in '91, these iconic velvet mules are as relevant as ever. Delicate kitten heels meet bold buckles, Blahnik does contradiction in all the right ways, just like the shade they wear.
