Proof - if you were ever in need of it - that winter outfits and a bright palette aren’t mutually exclusive comes courtesy of two hero colors that have sparked a taste for all things bright and beautiful this AW: pink and purple in their brightest and softest shades (so there are plenty of versions of the colors for you to play with).
We celebrate the two hues in this curation over bold dresses, luxury knitwear, colorful tailoring, and color-matched separates.
THINK PINK
SEE EVEN THE GRAYEST OF DAYS THROUGH ROSE-TINTED GLASSES WITH A HINT OF PINK
IN HOT SHADES
A hero hue in our collections, Electric Pink brightens your FW outfitting, whether it’s paired with equally bold colors or new neutrals.
Our Merino Cashmere Relaxed Crop Sweater + Snood is an easy step towards building more colourful outfits thanks to its classic long-sleeved cut and cosy blend of yarns. In the coldest months, reach for its detachable snood that secures with a series of buttons at the round neckline and layer up with your pick of winter jackets and insulating designer coats.
While you could sport our Silk Pop Color Shirt and Wide-Leg Flare Pant separately with grounding neutrals, we’re opting for a more-is-more approach (because you can never have too much of a good thing) by styling them together in one bold, eye-catching look. The former is crafted from pure, responsibly sourced silk with a languid drape that speaks to every portion of your wardrobe: dressed down with denim, styled open over a white tee or buttoned to the top and tucked into high-rise tailored pants for a day at the office. The latter in viscose-blend tailoring is cut to a dramatic wide-leg silhouette suspended from a high waistline for maximum impact (and comfort) and can be lengthened or shortened up to 5cm thanks to its deep hems.
BLUSHING ONES
Dialling things back just a smidge, candy floss pinks create a softer, less attention-grabbing opening for color to play a role in your cold-weather wardrobe.
A ME+EM icon, our Cashmere Sleeveless Relaxed Zip Hoody returns this season in a blushing pink and - thanks to its trans-seasonal cut - finds new roles to play in your wardrobe throughout the year. In colder months, layer it over long-sleeved tops and blouses or even super lightweight knits for added warmth before swapping to strappy camis and tees when temperatures begin to rise.
Party at the front, business at the back, our Merino Cashmere Color Block Sweater + Snood combines candy floss pink with a classic camel hue to find an easy balance while complementing more pared-back pieces in your seasonal rotation. Locking in extra warmth, it’s topped with a detachable snood that transforms the round neckline to a high one and negates the need for a scarf (or doubles up on the coziness).
+ Through Bespoke Prints
No ME+EM collection would be complete without a bespoke print or two and our November and December Collections do not disappoint. Celebrating a bolder palette than you’d normally associate with FW, our Waterlily print boasts a hot pink backdrop overlaid with floral motifs in warming pecan outlined with black to make outfit building easy. We hero the pattern on both our Silk Cotton Waterlily Print Blouse and Waterlily Print Maxi Dress + Belt, allowing you to choose between a hint of print or a head-to-toe celebration.
PURPLE RAIN
WHILE YOU CAN’T CONTROL THE WEATHER YOU CAN MAKE THE DAYS A LITTLE BRIGHTER WITH A POP OF PURPLE
IN DEEP SHADES
The darkest version of the colour you’ll find throughout our collections, Winter Lilac is granted added depth and a richer tactility through soft Italian cotton cord that defines a boyfriend blazer, flared man pant, and an A-line midi skirt that can be mixed and matched to build different looks.
Break up a head-to-toe look with lighter iterations of the colour or a deep toffee colorway as seen on our Chunky Cashmere-Blend High Neck Sweater. This approach also introduces a second fall-winter texture to your look to create a subtle clash of tones and tactile finishes.
The color also finds a way to reinvent classic occasionwear outfitting on our Silk Full-Length Dress With Corsage + Belt. Designed with different eveningwear settings in mind, it features an optional belt that doubles as a necktie to switch up your look as well as a detachable corsage and shirred elasticated cuffs that can be pushed up to shorten the length of the sleeves.
SOFT PASTELS
Winter Lilac Mouliné softens the colour while lifting your curation of luxury knitwear on our Merino Cashmere Silk Scoop Neck Sweater Vest and Merino Cashmere Silk Relaxed Sweater + Snood. Layer your choice of colorful knitwear under our cord boyfriend blazer for a double dose of purple and ground with cropped pants or our Patent Faux-Leather Midi Skirt in black.
THROUGH BESPOKE PRINTS
Our Waterlily Print appears in another guise on a winter dress, this time choosing a purple backdrop. With adjustable cuffs and a zipped neckline, it finds ways to adapt to your work and out-of-office settings as well as different dress codes while seamlessly adding color to your winter wardrobe.
Boasting a more pastel palette, our Honeysuckle print covers a lightweight blend of silk and cotton to create this long-sleeved blouse. Team it with other lilac and purple pieces to celebrate color in a full look - think our scoop-neck vest, cord boyfriend blazer and matching wide-leg pant - or opt for a deep pecan with our Flannel High-Waisted Wide-Leg Pant.