Style – Burgundy

Burgundy’s gained lots of inventive nicknames this winter, from ‘bordeaux’ to ‘oxblood’. Whatever it’s called, it’s everywhere.

On the runway

Prada produced one beautiful silk jacket in the hue, and Calvin Klein followed up more liberally with a full burgundy suit. Maison Martin Margiela and Alexander McQueen went for mis-matched, top-to-toe burgundy.

Paul Smith and Marni were our favourites, however, showing burgundy in its most wearable, inspiring form. I’ve already earmarked that Marni duffle coat.

How to wear it

Partner your burgundy with a beautiful fabric to do it justice. Burgundy and corduroy is a match made in heaven. We advise keeping your trouser skinny to keep this traditional fabric looking young. These slim-fit corduroy trousers by Paul Smith are just the ticket.

Paul Smith trousers, £150 from Mr Porter

There are plenty of ways you can go for a dash of bordeaux without getting drunk on it, though if you are up for getting sozzled, Richard James has done a fabulous top-to-toe look with his wool tuxedo.

Richard James tuxedo, £895 from Mr Porter

We adore these bow ties by Burberry London, Lanvin and Dolce & Gabbana. With cashmere, velvet or silk to choose from, it’s a hard call – though I do have a soft spot for Burberry’s knitted cashmere one.

Burberry bow tie, £115 from Mr Porter

Lanvin bow tie, £85 from Mr Porter

Dolce & Gabbana bow tie, £90 from Mr Porter

You can take your burgundy onto the streets of London with this cable knit beanie bobble hat from Richard James. Again, the colour works wonderfully with the flecked texture of the Donegal wool.

Richard James hat, £85 from Mr Porter

Since we spend most of winter wearing one, a sweater is the easiest canvas for your burgundy. Our two key sweaters are this beautifully constructed S.N.S Herning chunky knit wool cardigan and this stylish Wool and cashmere blend sweater from APC.

S.N.S Herning cardigan, £260 from Mr Porter

APC sweater, £270 from Mr Porter

By Charlotte Beale