Is Neutral Dressing Finally Feeling Stale? These Colorful Cult Buys Say Yes

In the last several years, we’ve seen a big swing toward neutrals. In part, we can attribute this to the rise of quiet luxury, which ushered in luxe, logoless fashion in shades such as cream, black, and beige. It’s also the result of the influence of ’90s-inspired fashion that has resurrected a new wave of pared-back minimalism, with mood boards heavily referencing images of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wearing crisp white poplins shirts and black slip dresses on the streets of Tribeca. Have we reached peak neutral dressing now, though?

I would argue that neutrals will always be in style and provide the backbone to many wardrobes. However, an entire aversion to color in wardrobes may be ending. Recent cult buys on the rise for summer signal that bold colors are making a big comeback. High Sport‘s Louis Pants are already one of the first viral shopping items for summer—a striped version of the brand’s popular kick-flare pants available in shades of red and cobalt blue. There is also a shorts version I expect to be a key vacation buy. More vibrant pieces are appearing in the closets of insiders, including everything from Cartier Tank watches with leather bands in candy-colored shades to Savette’s classic pochette in pretty pastels. Ahead, read more on the best colorful fashion shopping finds to add to your closet.