As arbitrary as color trends can be (one man’s “Mocha Mousse” is another man’s... well, beige), occasionally, one sneaks into the spotlight that’s actually worth the attention. Right now, that color is dark cherry. Call it oxblood, merlot, or burgundy—any way you characterize it, there’s no denying the rich, almost purple-red shade is particularly popular.
The color’s recent revival can be traced back to fall/winter 2024 runways, where dark cherry-tinged outerwear—like Erdem’s embellished cape and Hermès’ two-tone trench coat—made standout appearances. We also saw the shade re-imagined in more structured silhouettes, like Roksanda’s berry-colored power suit, as well as softer styles like 16Arlington’s gauzy gowns and Chloé’s velvet mini dresses.
And while the moody, saturated tone seems tailor-made for the colder months, a number of spring/summer 2025 collections proved it can also work well in warmer weather. At Hermès, the darker shade is balanced out in the form of lightweight, sheer tops; at Gucci, dark cherry takes the form of a leather mini skirt that would pair well with strappy sandals come May.
According to a recent Pinterest trend report, searches for “dark cherry red” are currently up 235 percent year over year. So, given that the bold color trend shows no signs of slowing down, we came up with five ways to wear dark cherry this season. From cozy, textured pairings that’ll see you through the winter chill to sleeker get-ups you can wear to work, there’s a look for nearly every occasion.
A ‘70s-Inspired Suit
Dark cherry was also a staple tone in the ’70s; lean into the retro vibes even further with a dark cherry-colored suit, like this velvet set from Frame. Layer a striped button-down underneath for some tonal interest (either a burgundy-striped white shirt or a white-striped burgundy shirt works here) and finish off the look with a pair of retro aviators.
Madewell Logaan Aviator Sunglasses
Paris Texas Miranda 105 Slingback Pumps
Madewell The Essential Curve Shoulder Bag
A Monochrome Ensemble
Commit to the bit in head-to-toe dark cherry. This polished look is great for the office; to keep it winter-appropriate, wear warm socks with Staud’s kitten heel boots and a thermal base underneath Saks’ cashmere-blend turtleneck. Add on Naghedi’s woven two-toned tote to break up the saturation and easily carry all of your commuting essentials.
Third Form Satin Maxi Skirt
Staud Wally Boots
Naghedi Havana Tote
A Color-Contrasting Palette
Red and blue are near-opposites on the color wheel, which means dark cherry pops even more against a lighter shade of blue. Ganni’s frilly pants offer the perfect cornflower-tinged base for a structured top, like Birrot’s tailored cardigan. Mirror the ’80s feel of the shirt with Jennifer Behr’s oversized Augusta earrings.
Ganni Checkered Frill Trousers
Aeyde Saba Slingback Heels
Jennifer Behr Augusta Earrings
Mansur Gavriel Mini Cloud Clutch
Heaven Mayhem Oval Brooch
A Statement Coat
When the color in question is this bold, why not make it the star of the show? A simple, neutral base will give Nour Hammour’s suede trench a chance to shine. Top off your cold-weather look with a wine-colored bonnet from Straw London’s collaboration with Herd.
Nour Hammour Tate Trench Coat
Intimissimi Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top
Everlane The Dream Kick Flare Pant
Magda Butrym Embellished Ballet Flats
Chimi 11 Sunglasses
Straw x Herd Bonnet
A Textured Touch
This is our platonic ideal of a weekend outfit. Give your jeans a break and swap in these soft, wide-leg Veronica Beard trousers, which feature hints of burgundy in the plaid pattern for a palette throughline. Finished off with matching snake-embossed leather loafers from Rag & Bone and a faux-leather and sherpa Rails jacket, this is a low-key way into the dark cherry trend.
Leset Classic Margo Tee
Shop the Dark Cherry Trend
Alohas Crochet Leather Sneakers
Silvia Tcherassi Modena Skirt
Savette Slim Symmetry Pochette Bag
Lizzie Fortunato Helios Stud Earrings
Third Form Revery Satin Maxi Dress
Aeyde Uma Mary-Jane Flats
Calzedonia Totally Invisible 30 Denier Tights
Isabel Marant Lecce Belt
