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October 31, 2019

As October slowly makes way for the wintry months ahead, it’s time to make some space in your wardrobe for the colours of the season. Move over peachy summer hues to bring in regal jewel tones that can go from big fat weddings to low-key date nights with equal ease. Here are some colours that are having a bit of a moment, and we can’t help but bring you the rich pickings.

Earthy Mustard

Whether it switches between citrine, ochre or mustard, yellow in all its jewel tones is a colour to keep an eye on.

Shop the edit: Earrings by Kichu, Clutch by Inayat, Anarkali by Priyal Prakash, Saree by Mint Blush, Potli bag by MKNY, Top & Pants by Vidhi Wadhwani, Necklace by Flowerchild by Shaheen Abbas, Waist Bag by Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika, Flats by Preet Kaur.

Megawatt Emerald

Nothing spells regality like emerald green. Pick this jewel colour for a head-to-toe look if making a statement’s on your mind.

Shop the edit: Juttis by Vareli Bafna Designs, Earrings by Firdaus by Akshita, Lehenga by Mint Blush, Dress by Papa Don’t Preach, Bag by Crazy Palett, Earrings by Anaqa

Code Blue

A deep, dark midnight blue is a perfect hue to bank on for a night-out across the city. Pair this inky colour with a dash of neutrals or opt for a monochrome blue-on-blue look.

Shop the edit: Earrings by Aster, Heels by Sole Stories, Clutch by Be Chic, Gown by Mehek Murpana, Kurta Set by Kudi Pataka Designs, Earrings by Aster, Gown by Kudi Pataka

Mulberry Dreams

One of the most versatile colours of the lot, a dark rich mulberry effortlessly pairs with neutrals or stuns just as easily by itself.

Shop the edit: Earrings by Anaqa, Anarkali by Himani and Anjali Shah, Potli bag by Malaga, Bracelet by 7th Avenue, Gown by Naffs, Juttis by Coral Haze, Earrings by Aster

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