Burgundy, burgundy, burgundy: they are not the same color at all (and here are the differences)

Burgundy, burgundy, bordeaux. We’ll reveal it to you right away: if you think they indicate the same color, well, absolutely not. And in writing this article, dear readers, we feel a bit like we’re in our own “Miranda Priestley” moment. Grant it to us.

Meryl Streep aka Miranda Priestley in a scene from The devil wears Prada.

To you, new Andy Sacks, in fact, we will explain below that the color that has dominated in recent months, symbol of autumn 2024, which raged from the catwalks to street style, actually it breaks down into different nuances with very distinct and also very, very evident characteristics.

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After discovering them, we assure you that you will have in your hands the keys to the power that every fashionista craved, at least since the days of the famous monologue on Cerulean & Co. by the director of Runways no The Devil wears Prada: knowing how to distinguish the most imperceptible differences between colors belonging to the same family is for true connoisseurs. To then make “ordinary mortals” understand that you chew fashion with your cornflakes at breakfast.

«The colours burgundy, burgundy and burgundy they are the ones in vogue in these latest collections that we see on the catwalk, and beyond. Design and furnishings also took inspiration from the fashion trend. Although they are all. hue belonging to the dark red family, there are subtle but significant differences between them”, explains Tamara D’Andria, image consultant and personal shopper, expert in armochromy, who told us in detail the three variations that are most tempting now. If you also want to find out how to best combine each of these nuanceread below.

All the differences between burgundy, burgundy and bordeaux:

Burgundy, evergreen like good wine

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Grafikactiva

«The color Burgundy takes its name from the wine region of the same name in France, which everyone knows is famous for its wines. This nuance looks like a deep red with purple hues, resulting rich and intense with great depth and dark value. It is often associated with elegance and charm.

Shanina Shayk. Ipa photo.

Shanina Shayk. Ipa photo.

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Burgundy tends to have a darker base compared to the other two shades, burgundy and burgundy, and is ideal for women who are part of the color harmony category deep winter».

Natan Haute Couture AutumnWinter 202425.

Natan Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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Missoni AutumnWinter 202425.

Missoni Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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Burgundy goes well with various shades of palette Winter as:

  • Navy blue
  • Optical white
  • Black
  • Cherry red
  • Prune
  • Pine green
  • Rose

Furthermore, being versatile, color combinations with some shades of the color are also ok palette Summer, in particular:

  • Antique pink
  • Powder pink
  • Delicate blues
  • Light and delicate greys.

Burgundy, the coolest shade

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Sergey Ryumin

«Burgundy can refer to a specific shade that is slightly lighter and less intense than burgundy, with a greater dose of pure red and fuchsia.

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Kate Middleton. Getty photo.

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In this sense, burgundy it could be described as a fresher version of burgundy, but with a good inside percentage of black. This is why he also dresses very well the cold and deep women who are part of the winter season.”

Gucci AutumnWinter 202425.

Gucci Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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Lacoste Gucci AutumnWinter 202425.

Lacoste Gucci Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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This shade pairs best with the same colors as burgundy.

Bordeaux, warm and enveloping

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IrisImages

«Bordeaux, also inspired by wines, is linked to the wine region of the same name, also in France. Compared to burgundy, in this case, we are talking about a red with a higher and livelier intensity, with tones tending towards brown.

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Stella McCartney. Getty photo.

JB Lacroix

I recommend this shade to those with warm undertones, to reinforce the color mix and transmit more warmth. Ideal, therefore, for those who fall into the armochromatic autumn category.”

Jil Sander AutumnWinter 202425.

Jil Sander Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

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Luisa Spagnoli AutumnWinter 202425.

Luisa Spagnoli Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

Daniele Oberrauch

Burgundy goes well with different colors of palette Autumn, for example:

  • Octanium
  • Rust
  • Olive green
  • Tomato red
  • Cognac
  • Salmon
  • Beige

Not only that, since it is also a fairly versatile shade, we can also match it with some colors of the palette Spring, in particular:

  • Caramel
  • Cookie
  • Bright beiges
  • Peach pink.

Miranda Priestley would approve.

Source: Vanity Fair

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