Head color of the Manucist palette, Indian Summer draws his energy from distant lands. Back to the sources of our iconic colors.
In the head of a fashion genius
Available in Green varnish and Semi Green Flash, Indian Summer red is a mixture of tones ranging from ocher to The land of Siena, Passing by the brick, rust Where Red Tommette.
Reassuring and warm, this color with a thousand nuances evokes the earth and invites you to get the getaway.
Praised by big names of fashion and design for its natural and sophisticated character, this red fire has even become one of the signatures of the Couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Passionate about cultural diversity, this fashion genius first used the pigments of African clay and laterite for its creations.
In 1977, he gave birth to “Opium” female perfume. Initially created for the Empress of China, this sensual and powerful fragrance with the provocative name will become a best-seller of perfumery. When it was launched, its Brick red bottle in the shape of an INRõ, (small Japanese box) is considered a real work of art, a symbol of luxury and elegance.
A few years later, it was during the Yves Saint Laurent spring-summer 1982 parade that we find this warm shade among traditional Indian dresses and turbans. More recently, the Yves Saint Laurent de Marrakech museum, inaugurated in 2018, takes up the color so dear to the creator with its red brick roof made from Morocco.
Like a desire for summer and travel
Authentic and elegant, Indian Summer red can work in many ways. On the look side, its warm character warms the silhouette and invites a change of scenery. This strong and intense color goes relatively easily.
If you combine it at Neutral and clear tones (white or beige), that will soften its intensity. With gray, it will bring a modern and elegant touch. Natural tint par excellence, she obviously associates herself with raw materials Like raffia, straw or wicker. Bet on accessories: a pair of wooden wedges, a wicker or raffia bag for a very summer look.
If you choose Indian Summer to decorate your interior, know that it is perfectly harmonized well with other earthy and clay shades. Brown, khaki or ecru Contrast wonderfully with this orange red shade. We also associate it with of black Where broken white so as not to overload the room. But it is indeed with green, under all its variations, that we prefer this color. An ideal combo that invites us to travel ...
