Stars like Shu Qi, Zoe Tay and Fann Wong are rocking this major F/W’17 trend now

For S/S’17, designers at major fashion houses such as Givenchy and Valentino were all about the ultra-feminine pink.

As we approach F/W’17, the gentle hue is deepening into something richer, darker, and more sophisticated. It’s as if the Spring-Summer girl is blossoming into someone more womanly.

And henceforth, hot this autumn is…*drumroll* the colour red. Seen on the catwalks of Fendi, Prada, and Givenchy (just to name a few), the bold traffic-stopping hue is your go-to if you’d like to be a scene-stealer this season.

While we have tipped you off before about the allure of red dresses in our previous red dress shopping guide, we understand if you’re still feeling a little uncertain about how to work this latest trend into your daily outfit. After all, it can be an outrageous fashion statement to carry.

No worries, just take a leaf out of some of our favourite celebrities’ style book.

Superstar Carina, whose stylish #OOTDs have always captured our attention, shows us the simplest way to elevate the all-black ensemble.

Here, she contrasts her black T-shirt and dreamy skirt combo with a fire-engine-red biker number that she styles as a shoulder-shrug. Tres chic. 

Photo: Photo: Carina Lau / Instagram

Wanna look sizzling hot in red? Just take a look at Charlize’s bold red blouse with a plunging neckline that’s impossible to miss.

With a mid-thigh-grazing hemline, this sexy number proudly shows off her endless limbs. We’ll admit it — we’re jealous!

Photo: Givenchy

Wearing a striking red dress on a red carpet is a risky move because you may just disappear into the backdrop.

But the French actress (and you can emulate the effortless beauty sensibilities of the French here) still manages to capture everybody’s attention at last month’s Shanghai International Film Festival thanks to her dazzling Chopard diamond accessories.

Photo: Chopard

Besides being sexy, the colour red can also exhibit a sporty appeal.

Local influencer Melissa wears a bright red bomber jacket (and she has taken a leaf out of our runway fashion look-books here) and pairs it with a floral dress, lending her outfit a punk-meets-girl-next-door feel.

Photo: Melissa Celestine Koh / Instagram

Headed to the beach? Channel Rebecca’s Baywatch babe look by reaching for a red swimsuit.

Not confident of your body yet? Get some help by watching this simple-to-do workout video; you’ll be on your way to that flat tummy you’ve always wished for.

Photo: Rebecca Lim / Instagram

For those of you with closets filled with mostly monochromatic outfits, embarking on a style switch can be a daunting move.

But if you’re keen to find out if red works well for you, why not try on a red colour accessory? Such as the baseball cap as worn by Felicia here; it goes well with your weekend outfits and instantly solves your bad hair days.

Photo Felicia Chin / Instagram

If you’re not ready to don a head-to-toe bold red outfit, take the style cue from Ah Jie Zoe. Here, she introduces red to her outfit by opting for a simple t-shirt.

Our advice: match it with a pair of wide leg pants and you’ll be ready to rock your weekend look. 

Photo: Zoe Tay / Instagram

Ah Jie Fann’s tips on how to look forever young (besides her usual skincare) can be found in this Instagram photo.

Hairstyle is key — opt for choppy bangs to exude the ‘mei mei’ look. Then, match it with a no-frills T-shirt dress and consider it sorted.

Photo: Fann Wong / Instagram

When it comes to rocking the red carpet, Asian screen siren Shu Qi — who wedded director Stephen Fung last year — rarely disappoints.

Here, she’s clad in a head-to-toe hot red outfit. Her best accessory to go along with such a fierce outfit? Her megawatt smile of course!

Photo: Givenchy