Flagship color of the Manucurist palette, Indian Summer draws its energy from distant lands. A return to the roots of our iconic colors.
Inside the mind of a fashion genius
Available in Green polish and semi Green Flash™, the Indian Summer red is a blend of tones ranging from ochre to Sienna earth, including brick, rust, and tomato red.
Reassuring and warm, this color with a thousand shades evokes the earth and invites escape.
Praised by major names in fashion and design for its natural and sophisticated character, this fiery red even became one of the signature shades of couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Passionate about cultural diversity, this fashion genius first used pigments from African clay and laterite for his creations.
In 1977, he created the women’s fragrance “Opium”. Originally made for the Empress of China, this sensual and powerful fragrance with a provocative name became a best-seller in perfumery. At its launch, its brick red bottle shaped like an Inrõ (a small Japanese box) was considered a true work of art, symbolizing luxury and elegance.
A few years later, it was during the Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 1982 fashion show that we found this warm shade among traditional Indian dresses and turbans. More recently, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech, inaugurated in 2018, features the color so dear to the designer with its red brick roof made from Moroccan earth. Indian Summer is part of this heritage, alongside the other vibrant shades of the Green Flash™ red semi-permanent polish collection.
Like a craving for summer and travel
Authentic and elegant, the Indian Summer red can be used in many ways. In terms of style, its warm character warms up the silhouette and invites a change of scenery. This strong and intense color pairs relatively easily.
If you combine it with neutral and light tones (white or beige), it will soften its intensity. With gray, it brings a modern and elegant touch. A natural shade par excellence, it obviously pairs well with raw materials like raffia, straw, or wicker. Bet on accessories: a pair of wooden wedges, a wicker or raffia bag for a very summery look.
If you choose Indian Summer to decorate your interior, know that it harmonizes perfectly with other earthy and clay tones. Brown, khaki, or ecru contrast wonderfully with this reddish-orange shade. It is also paired with black or off-white to avoid overloading the room. But it is truly with green, in all its variations, that this color is preferred. An ideal combo that invites us to travel...
