Deep Dive: All things red

Exploring the color of summer.

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1. STAUD Cayenne Elyse Dress, $295

2. RMS Beauty Liplights in Babette, $29

3. Wire Mesh Bowl, $50

4. Larroudé Verona Macrame Mary Janes, $231

5. Machete “Kate” Hoops, $45

6. Alex Mill Alexis Dress, $98

7. Handmade “Matisse” Earrings, $43

8. Left on Friday Double Scoop Swimsuit, $180

9. Hermes Silk Scarf Carre 90 "Les Pivoines" Red Silk Scarf, $273

10. Kartell Componibili Storage Unit, $175

11. Machete Grande Heirloom Claw Hair Clip, $42

12. Powder-Coated Iron Step Stool, $179

13. & Tradition Momento candlestick, $115

14. STAUD Tommy Beaded Tomato Bag, $350

These links provided lots more insights and ideas for this letter!

• Red: The History of a Color (Princeton University Press)

• The Secret History of the Color Red (Google Arts & Culture Interactive)

• History of Red (Wikipedia)

• Figma’s Color Meanings & Symbolisms Database. Designers, you will love this! (via Figma)

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Graphics by Victoria McGinley