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Olivia Palermo wearing a red Mango blouse with Charlotte Olympia leopard print boots, London 2011
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Kate Bosworth teaming her red skirt with a Proenza Schouler satchel and Isabel Marant boots
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Lily Allen wearing a Chanel coat and handbag in Paris, March 2011
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Rachel Bilson wearing a Vanessa Bruno jacket
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Leigh Lezark teaming her red coat with a leopard print Giambattista Valli dress
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Nicole Richie wearing a Simone leather jacket and Jet by John Eshaya jeans with a Celine bag in Paris, February 2011
By Alice Watt
Adding a shot of red hot colour to your wardrobe has never been so desirable and is ably demonstrated here by these stylish celebrities. Look to Kate Bosworth for a masterclass in bringing this classic evening shade into daywear, while for the less adventurous, keep this fiery shade to selective accessories like Lily Allen. It’s like colour-blocking for the faint-hearted.