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Seven Bright Blue Pieces That Give Blue Monday A Run For Its Money
Words by Emma Pradella
15 January 2024
Blue Monday is thought to be the most depressing day of the year – but it’s safe to say that the rest of January isn’t much better. However gloomy it may seem, though, there’s no reason to dress accordingly. Rather than lying around in misery, here at MR PORTER, we’ve got another solution. The first month of the year coincides with the arrival of fresh duds from the world’s best brands, so what better opportunity to dive head-on into the latest collections? To beat the January blues, we’ve picked seven, ahem, blue pieces that’ll give even the most downcast day of the year a run for its money.
01. The baby blue LOEWE Puzzle
If you’re anything like us, LOEWE’s puzzle bag has been on your Wish List ever since, erm, it first came out a decade ago. So this might just be the right time to get your hands on one. This baby blue style – which you can wear cross-body or over your shoulder – will lift your spirits during the gloomiest month of the year, but will be perfectly suited to spring and summer, too.
02. The pacific blue Moncler Genius puffer
Moncler Genius’ Acanthus puffer jacket comes courtesy of the brand’s collaboration with Japanese designer Mr Hiroshi Fujiwara. Detailed with “love the beauty of mountains” on the back, it’s filled with down for a thick, duvet-like handle that’ll keep you really warm… and might even make you want to leave the house.
03. The powder blue Loro Piana cap
We get it. It’s January, we’ve all been there. You’ve just about recovered from the holidays, so we won’t make a fuss if you haven’t had time to get a trim just yet. Luckily, Loro Piana can save your (and our) bad hair days with this powder-blue cap – wear it with denim for maximum effect.
05. The royal blue 42 SUNS ring
06. The cerulean Nike sneakers
Since its debut in 1998, Nike’s Air Max Plus sneaker has been issued in a variety of colourways. However, this Light Photography version – intended to recall photography negatives – might just be one of our favourites. It has light and breathable mesh uppers and a bouncy rubber sole made using the brand’s pioneering air-cushioning technology.
07. The arctic blue Acne Studios scarf
Given the current temperatures – in the northern hemisphere, at least – a scarf sure is one of the best investments you could make this winter. We take you’ve read our guide on how to style it, so all you need now is the actual thing. Acne Studios’ arctic-blue style is a safe bet.
