A trend that hit its peak with sportswear of the ’90s, on the list of retro wardrobe essentials, color-blocking is up there with bucket hats right now. Alongside pastels and lower-key palates, everyone from Nike and PUMA to fashion labels such as Stüssy and Acne Studios are dabbling in this bold, bright aesthetic.
A drastic way to include some more eye-popping hues to the duller coloring of winter wardrobes, bright pops of every shade on the color wheel can now be found on apparel, sneakers, and accessories. The trend is perfect for anyone who loves to dabble in ’90s-inspired fits, often applied to retro athletic sweaters, knee-length shorts, and nostalgic sneaker silhouettes.
Now, if you're ready to add a pop of color (better yet, colors) to your fall/winter looks, here we're bringing you all our favorite pieces to get in on the trend this season.
Particular highlights include an upcycled knit sweater from Ahluwalia Studio in blue, green, red, and yellow, a color-blocked utility vest by Stone Island, plus Nike's colorful Air Force 1 ’07 PRM and an insane bandana-printed bucket hat from Children of the Discordance.
Ready to add some retro flavor to your fits? View more of our favorite color-blocked pieces below.
Apparel
Colour Block Hoodie
Futur
Cotton Babycord Colour Block Shirt
COMME des GARCONS
Colour Block Pocket Gilet
Stone Island
Flint Flag Face Rugby Sweatshirt
Acne Studios
Patchwork Knitted Sweater
Ahluwalia Studio
Track Pant
Stüssy
Sneakers
Air Force 1
Nike
Old Skool Suede
Vans
19th Century Fabric Embroidered Sneakers
BY WALID
Alteration Kurve
PUMA
Nite Jogger
White Mountaineering x adidas Originals
OTW Rally Classic Slip-On Shoes
Vans
Accessories
Multicoloured Bandanna Print Bucket Hat
Children Of The Discordance
Grab The Flag Waist Bag
Parra
Cosmic Surfin Scarf
HOWLiN'
Colorblock Crossbody Bag
Champion
Sacoche Crossbody Bag
TAIKAN
Contrast Panel Belt Bag
Marni
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