Monday January 19th, 2026
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Monochrome Monday: Burnt Orange

From sculpted totes to taffeta gowns, Burnt Orange is the colour turning everyday layers and evening silhouettes into pure, low-lit drama.

Farah Awadallah

Monochrome Monday: Burnt Orange

Burnt Orange is what happens when colour spends time in the sun and comes back a little deeper, a little wiser. It sits between rust and amber, like espresso-stained silk, terracotta rooftops at golden hour, the inside of a perfectly baked quince. On knitwear, it feels like warmth with backbone. On leather and taffeta, it turns into glow: a shade that carries its own light without ever looking loud.

This week, Burnt Orange isn’t the “pop”. It is the whole story. Worked into cashmere, sculpted leather, structured gowns, sculptural heels, jacquard bags and equestrian silk, it moves easily from day to evening and from city pavements to black-tie nights. In smaller hits, it is the one tone that makes neutrals feel finished instead of safe.

Here is how it wears now.

Okhtein | Wadi Jacquard Mini Tote

Okhtein’s Wadi Mini Tote gives Burnt Orange its most architectural moment. The jacquard surface catches light in small, shifting patterns, while the compact shape and structured handles keep everything sharp.

Begüm Khan | Turtle In Love Earrings

Begüm Khan’s Turtle In Love earrings turn the shade into jewellery-box opulence. Burnt orange stones sit in gilded settings that feel playful and regal at once.

Burberry | Cashmere Sweater

Burberry’s cashmere sweater is Burnt Orange as a daily ritual. The soft, fine knit turns the colour into something you can live in, not just photograph.

Double A | Brianna Leather Jacket

Double A’s Brianna jacket takes the classic biker and bathes it in Burnt Orange leather. The familiar hardware and panels suddenly feel cinematic, like a frame from a road movie.

Alémais | Sabi Gown

Alémais’s Sabi Gown brings movement to the palette. The silhouette flows around the body, letting Burnt Orange shift from shadow to highlight with every step.

Katrine Hanna | Carmen Heels

Katrine Hanna’s Carmen Heels give the shade a sculptural footing. The curved heel and sleek upper make each step feel deliberate, while the Burnt Orange tone glows against bare skin and deep hems.

Marmar Halim | Taffeta Asymmetric Rasia Gown

Marmar Halim’s Rasia gown is Burnt Orange at full volume. Taffeta with an asymmetric cut turns the colour into a living object, all angles and sweep. It is designed for big rooms and bigger entrances: the dress you choose when you want the light, the cameras and the conversation to find you first.

Hermès | Grand Galop Scarf 90

Hermès’ Grand Galop scarf finishes the story in silk. Burnt Orange threads through an equestrian print that feels both classic and kinetic, like movement frozen mid-stride. Tied at the neck, wrapped in the hair, or looped through a bag handle, it is a precise square of colour that pulls every Burnt Orange moment together.

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