Neon pink, Parisian burgundy: Elevate your party outfits with statement hues from Longchamp’s year-end collection

Somewhere over the rainbow in 2024 is peach fuzz, the Pantone colour of the year that radiates the warmth and tenderness of pink. Fans of this hue know that pink, in all its various shades, symbolises love, compassion, empowerment and a go-getting spirit.

This is one of the reasons why Longchamp’s creative director Sophie Delafontaine has chosen it as the colour for the Parisian fashion house’s year-end collection.

Explaining about the collection’s palette, which ranges from paler shades like ballerina, marshmallow and blush to a shocking look-at-me neon version, Delafontaine says: “At Longchamp, we love colours that convey optimism and energy. In each and every shade, pink says free spirit.”

Here are some items from the Longchamp year-end collection that will inject the right amount of pizazz into your festive wardrobe.

Embrace fur and velvet textures

If the palette for your festive outfits usually starts with the bag, or if you’re looking to add pink to them, the Le Roseau bags from the Longchamp year-end collection in fabulously festive iterations should be your accessory du jour.

The XS bucket bag – now issued as the Cosy – proves fur-real that elegance can be mixed with excitement. It retains its shape and space for your essentials but swops its leather exterior for plush fur and velvet in a pastel or neon pink.

For those seeking a bit more room, the iconic hobo bag in a sumptuous beetroot-red hue offers ample space for your beauty essentials and fashion knick-knacks, effortlessly blending practicality with sophistication.

If a one-and-done dress isn’t part of your festive wardrobe plan, carry any of the Le Roseau bags with a matchy neon pink textured two-piece suit from the year-end collection for a look that’s as polished as it is party-perfect.

Or bring out the bag’s texture by adding a faux fur blouson made from recycled polyester — you’ll look great while making a sustainable choice.

Shimmer and shine

Whether you are a partygoer who dares to shine or prefers a more underrated style, the Longchamp year-end collection proves that a little shimmer can go a long way when done with subtlety and elegance.

Case in point: A radiant pink sequinned pyjama and cropped t-shirt set that blends  style and comfort effortlessly. For even more sparkle, the Le Pliage mini vanity case completes the look with matching sequins.

Besides the fanciness that the colour pink conjures, a more practical reason to incorporate it into your wardrobe is its versatility as an ideal substitute for white because of the risk of stains. It’s also a playful alternative to traditional festive colours such as red, brown or orange. And a piece in the shade that ensures you have every RSVP covered is Longchamp’s Kimono jacket.

Painted in a soft marshmallow pink and crafted from recycled polyester, the Kimono jacket is a glamorous showstopper with its wide, flowing sleeves inspired by the traditional Japanese garment.

This piece will make a statement when swept over minimalist black or white trousers or styled as a maximalist topper for leather ensembles. It is also a chic warm-weather alternative to stuffy blazers or cardigans.

Push the style ante and layer it with a different shade of pink for an on-trend tonal effect.

Glamour after dark

If your festive plans don’t start until the sun sets, basic black and deep burgundy also radiate a distinctly Parisian elegance. Picture long, fluid silhouettes that skim the body like the burgundy-red kimono jacket cinched at the waist with a black belt and accentuated with a printed scarf.
 
Go for the sculptural Le Roseau bag in a sleek black and top your ensemble with faux fur high-heeled sandals or sparkling sequin ballet flats to make an entrance and an exit nobody will forget.

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