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15 Reasons Why Red Is the Must-Have Color RN

15 Reasons Why Red Is the Must-Have Color RN

Trendspotting at New York Fashion Week has us seeing red — literally. Not only are models being sent down the runways wearing every shade of Fall 2017’s It-color, but they’re rocking red makeup too — from lipstick to eyeshadow! Heck, even the street-style crowd is getting in on the action, with trendsetters all over NYC adding a pop of the color to their fashion week lewks. Keep scrolling to get a peek at how the industry is painting the town red this season.

Runway


NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A model walks the runway for the Victoria Beckham collection during, New York Fashion Week: The Shows on February 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

1. Classy in Crimson: Victoria Beckham proved there is pretty much no such thing as clashing anymore. (And that mixing shades is a totally fresh way to wear the trend). (Photo via JP Yim/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Ulla Johnson fashion show during New York Fashion Week on February 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

2. Tasteful in Tomato: Ulla Johnson also embraced the mismatched color combo situation. Who doesn’t love a chunky knit and cords? (Photo via D Dipasupil/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Adam Selman show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery 2, Skylight Clarkson Sq on February 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

3. Fabulous With Fuchsia: Adam Selman brought the sexy, as per usual. Then he added a dash of fuchsia. (Magenta? Who cares — it’s gorge.) (Photo via Noam Galai/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A model walks the runway for the Prabal Gurung collection during, New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery 1, Skylight Clarkson Sq on February 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Fashion Week: The Shows)

4. Sultry in Scarlet: Prabal Gurung offered up his take on the pantsuit in a rich scarlet. Gurung completed the look with a minidress underneath — because button-downs are so predictable. (Photo via Neilson Barnard/Getty for New York Fashion Week: The Shows)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A model walks the runway at the Jason Wu collection during New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2017-2018 on February 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

5. Head to Toe Hue: Jason Wu’s all-red everything even included two-tone lips! (Photo via Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty)

Beauty

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Michael Costello show during, New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery 1, Skylight Clarkson Sq on February 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

6. Statement Lip: Speaking of lips, Michael Costello was all about the classic, bright red. Nothing punctuates an all-white look quite like a look-at-me lipstick. (Photo via Neilson Barnard/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A model, beauty detail, walks the runway at Jenny Packham fashion show during New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2017-2018 at Gallery 3, Skylight Clarkson Sq on February 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Peter White/WireImage)

7. Muted Red: If you’re more on the toned-down side of things, Jenny Packham served up a more muted version of the red lip. Just punchy enough to get the job done! Matching moto not required. (Photo via Peter White/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: A model walks the runway in the Jonathan Simhkai fashion show with hair by TRESemm\u00e9 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows on February 11, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

8. Rich Burgundy: Jonathan Simkhai’s models donned deep, vampy burgundy tones. Their high-shine gloss completely stole the show — no eye makeup necessary. (Photo via Mike Coppola/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway at the Desigual show New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2017-2018 on February 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

9. Color-Block Shadow: This is what we call side eye! Desigual served up some serious makeup game in the form of bold, red, winged shadow created with MAC Cosmetics Chromaline in Basic Red. (Photo via Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway during La Perla fashion show Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Ready To Wear Show on February 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

10. Smokey Shade: La Perla’s smudgy eyes were more firey than smokey thanks to Maybelline’s Color Sensational The Loaded Bolds lipstick in Midnight Merlot topped with the shimmering plum shade from 24K Nudes Eyeshadow Palette. We dig it. (Photo via Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty)

Street Style

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: A guest wearing a red latex coat outside Proenza Schouler on February 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

11. Bold Coat: Fashion insiders know a bright coat is the ultimate secret style weapon. That includes this shiny, cherry red stunner. (Photo via Christian Vierig/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Bonnie Strange wearing red flared Zara pants, boots, vintage coat, Gucci bag, Chloe sunglasses, Asos necklace on February 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

12. Silky Skirts: A concert tee and studded choker got a ladylike update with silky red bottoms and patent boots. And a Gucci bag, natch. (Photo via Christian Vierig/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A guest seen wearing a coat with red lines and a red bag in the streets of Manhattan after the Victoria Beckham show during the New York Fashion Week February 2017 on February 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Timur Emek/Getty Images)

13. Bright Bags: Nothing says “I’ve got my life right” like being able to match your bag to the piping on your coat. Bravo, sister. (Photo via Timur Emek/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Helena Bordon wearing a lumberjack coat, denim jacket, flex cap, red dress outside Victoria Beckham on February 12, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

14. Matchy Matchy: Don’t be afraid to wear red on red — just let your denim jacket be the go-between. This look is layered, sporty and effortless. Yes, please. (Photo via Christian Vierig/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: A model is seen wearing a red scarf outside of the 3.1 Phillip Lim show during New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall/Winter 2017 on February 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

15. Stunning Scarves: If you’re just an all black err’ thang type of chick, fear not. Lean into the red trend with a textured scarf — bonus points for a matching lip. (Photo via Daniel Zuchnik/Getty)

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