Here's Why Royal Blue Deserves a Spot in your Warm-Weather Wardrobe this Season

Although cherry red and olive green are still reigning as the It colors of the year, allow us to introduce royal blue, the next hue that's poised to take the fashion world by storm.

While a touch of cherry red added a striking, fiery aura to any look, and olive green offered an earthy, boho-chic touch, just a hint of royal blue imbues an outfit with a bold, but stunning sense of elegance that can't help but turn heads. 

On the runways, we saw royal blue on the runways from New York to Paris, included in looks from head to toe. Whether the cool tone was present in the form of accessories or a full monochromatic look, there's no denying its hold on the Spring/Summer 2024 collections. Leading the charge behind the royal blue moment this season was Giorgio Armani, whose runways were overrun by the hue, with seemingly every other look crafted in the color. 

Similarly, labels like Loewe, Givenchy, and Burberry included royal blue in their latest Spring/Summer collections, as seen in looks ranging from Loewe's oversized knit polo to Givenchy's slinky silk dress to Burberry's edgy frayed jacket, proving that royal blue measures up to cherry blue where versatility is concerned.

Ultra-chic, of-the-moment designers like Staud, MM6 Margiela, JW Anderson, and Acne Studios also all included the dazzling shade in their collections, where it was featured in garments like crochet dresses, satin shorts, and leather skirts, proving its versatility and, more crucially, its wearability, because after all, who cares about a color no one can actually style? 

Although neutral colors have been big in recent months, in part due to the resurgence of '90s-inspired minimalism and the "Clean Girl" aesthetic, bold, vibrant tones are certainly on the rise—take cherry red, kelly green, and Barbie pink, to name a few—and the latest color to surface as a seasonal tone? None other than royal blue. 

Searching for royal blue fashion in action? We've got you covered. Although the coolest color trend of summer 2024 is still emerging, all of your favorite influencers and fashion insiders have already hopped on the royal blue wave. 

Whether you make royal blue the center of your look—with a vibrant sweater or blouse—or include the hue as a subtle detail in the form of a colorful pair of shoes or a standout purse, you'll be sure to exude an effortless sense of elegance.

Summer, the season of accessories and warm-weather gear, is the perfect time to begin incorporating bold colors like royal blue into your wardrobe. With hats, sunglasses, beach bags, and bikinis to choose from, opt to include a subtle touch of the cool tone in any outfit you sport this summer.

Popular themed aesthetics like coastal granddaughter and blokecore are projected to make a comeback this season as well, so why not kill two birds with one stone and opt for an open-knit crochet shrug or a vintage soccer jersey in royal blue?