A flagship colour of the Manucurist palette, Indian Summer draws its energy from distant regions. Back to the sources of our iconic colors.
In the head of a fashion genius
Available in Green varnish and Semi Green Flash, the Indian Summer red is a mixture of tones ranging from ochre to the land of Siena, passing through brick, rust or the red tomette.
Reassuring and warm, this colour with a thousand shades evokes the earth and invites you to get away.
Plebiscite by great names of fashion and design for its natural and sophisticated character, this red fire has even become one of the signature colors of the designer Yves Saint Laurent. Passionate about cultural diversity, this fashion genius first used the pigments of clay and African laterity for his creations.
In 1977, he gave birth to the feminine fragrance. Originally created for the Empress of China, this sensual and powerful fragrance with provocative name will become a best seller of perfumery. At its launch, its red brick bottle in the form of Inrõ, (small Japanese box) is considered a real art work, symbol of luxury and elegance.
A few years later, it was at the Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 1982 parade that we found this warm shade among traditional Indian dresses and turbans. More recently, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech, inaugurated in 2018, takes on the color so dear to the creator with its red brick roof made from Moroccan soil. Indian Summer is part of this legacy, to be found alongside the other flamboyant colours of the collection. semi-permanent red varnish Green Flash™ .
Like a summer and travel craving
Authentic and elegantRed Indian Summer can be used in many ways. On the look side, its warm character warms the silhouette and invites a change of scenery. This strong and intense color is relatively easy to marry.
If you combine it with neutral and clear tones (white or beige), it will soften its intensity. With Of grey, it will bring a modern and elegant touch. Natural tincture par excellence, she obviously associates with of raw materials like raffia, straw or wicker. Bet on accessories: a pair of wooden trims, a wicker or raffia bag for a very summer look.
If you choose Indian Summer to adorn your interior, know that it perfectly harmonizes with other earthy and clayy shades. Brown, khaki or Unemployed persons contrast perfectly with this orange red shade. It is also associated with black or Off white so that the room is not overloaded. But it is with green, in all its variations, that we prefer this color. An ideal combo that invites us to the journey...
