The Devil Wears Red and black have always made an impact together. It is the devil’s dress code, overly used at Halloween bashes and infamous for its latex, bondage avatars. But the combo is back on the runways with a bang this season. Of course there are no horns and capes, but there are plenty of looks to choose from. A sari with a velvet jacket is rich; dense thread embroideries are very graphic; digital prints are impactful. Just a dash of bright red – like a scarf – can sex up a ‘safe’ black outfit. Dark grey or midnight blue are great substitutes for black – more subtle but still dramatic enough.

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