As the seasons finally shift from darkness into light, it’s natural that so too do our wardrobes. Spring brings with it a whisper of freshness, a subtle move towards softer hues that mirror the rebirth of the world we’ve been waiting for months on end. While pastels have long been synonymous with the primary season, this year, the trend takes a more nuanced turn. Say goodbye to saccharine sweetness and instead embrace a palette that nods to the natural world – think sage green, mauve pink, pale terra cotta, and milky ecru. After all, this is still a transitional period and no one’s quite ready to go full Sesame Street just yet. Consider these tones the colour equivalent of buds, just starting out before blossoming into the high octane shades you’d more commonly associate with summer. However, soft as they may be, they can certainly pack a punch when it comes to updating our existing, exceedingly drab wardrobe.
When it comes to bringing colour into your repertoire, no one makes it quite as easy to carry off as Uniqlo. Renowned for their simple yet effective block colour staples, they epitomise the essence of spring's subdued palette. With a focus on clean lines and timeless silhouettes, Uniqlo has ensured these shades aren't relegated to mere accents as a feeble attempt to perk up your winter woollies, but instead can take centre stage all on their own to anchor a look or even create a strong, tonal ensemble. Whether it's a sage green overshirt paired with crisp white trousers, a mauve pink sweater layered under a peachy linen shirt, or a full terracotta look from t-shirt to toe, the key lies in the harmonious interplay of these muted tones.
Below we’ve curated some of the highlights from Uniqlo’s colourful spring collection while there is more to come when the brand's Uniqlo U Collection - in collaboration with Christophe Lemaire - launches in March. Play with contrasts or pair tonal shades of the same colour and discover just how seamlessly they go together. Keep within this palette and Uniqlo’s signature minimalist style and you’ll find whatever combination you choose, you can’t really go wrong.
