As the leaves fall off the trees and the sunlight dims golden earlier each day I am reminded of how much I love the crisp, fresh colour of burnt orange. Whether its a hint of the rich hue in a soft, flowing fabric or a touch of boldness in a bright white room it is lovely any time of the year.
Channeling the darling Miss Anna Karina in a spread long ago for Mean Magazine, Kate Beckinsale adorns the classic orange button-up and striped stockings. This shoot is one of my favourites. A tribute to 'Roller Girl' from 1967's Anna (written by Serge Gainsbourg). This was the first colour film made for French television and the colours are bright, vibrant and vivid. If you haven't had the pleasure of watching Roller Girl (or even if you have) - you must watch it now!
And how can I talk about orange without mentioning Hermes?! This past Spring while I was in Paris walking along the Seine I encountered two striking, dark horses and a carriage overflowing with orange Hermes gift boxes. They were shooting this fall campaign. The horses rested while waiting for night to fall along the river for the perfect, mystic setting. Ahhh what a moment! Only in Paris.
{photo sources: 1. Mean magazine, houzz.com, Harper's Bazaar; 2. Mean magazine, Mean magazine, Garance Dore; 3. Hermes S/S 2011, Mean magazine, Pottery Barn; 4. Hermes}
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