The four colour seasons
Every person's natural colouring falls into one of four seasonal archetypes — each defined by warmth, depth, and clarity. Understanding yours is the foundation of a wardrobe that works.
Spring types have warm, golden undertones with a light, clear quality to their colouring. Hair is typically golden blonde, strawberry blonde, or warm light brown. Eyes are often blue-green, warm hazel, or light brown with golden flecks.
Palette includes: Peach, coral, warm ivory, camel, golden yellow, warm turquoise, apple green.
Typically avoid: Cool greys, stark black, icy pastels, and deeply muted shades.
Summers have cool, rosy undertones with a soft, muted quality. Hair is typically ash blonde, ash brown, or mousy with no golden warmth. Eyes are grey-blue, grey-green, or soft brown with no golden flecks.
Palette includes: Dusty rose, soft lavender, dove grey, powder blue, rose-brown, soft white.
Typically avoid: Warm oranges, golden yellows, strong blacks, and highly saturated warm tones.
Autumns have deep, warm golden undertones with rich, earthy quality. Hair ranges from auburn and copper to dark warm brown. Eyes are typically olive green, hazel, warm brown, or rich dark brown.
Palette includes: Terracotta, rust, olive, mustard, forest green, chocolate brown, warm cream.
Typically avoid: Cool pinks, icy blues, stark white, and cool-toned pastels.
Winters have cool, blue-pink undertones with strong contrast between their skin, hair, and eyes. Hair is typically very dark — rich black, dark brunette, or stark white. Eyes are dark brown, deep hazel, or clear, cool blue.
Palette includes: True black, pure white, navy, royal blue, emerald, magenta, hot pink, icy grey.
Typically avoid: Warm oranges, golden yellows, soft pastels, and earthy muted tones.