Color symbolism: RED

By Lara Medić

Red is the color that you can’t remain indifferent about. Red is the color of fire and blood, it is associated with energy, strength, power and determination. Red clothing gets noticed. It is a color that turn heads. Enter the new season with confidence! Here is why you should try these red fashion trends and always think, well... red!

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If you didn’t know, red is an emotionally intensive color because it enhances human metabolism, accelerates respiration and raises blood pressure. It has a very high rate of visibility, which is why the stop signs are red, and fire-fighting equipment. In the heraldry, red is used to denote courage. This color can also be found in many national flags. Red fruits and vegetables and even red wine can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease and slow the aging process: pomegranate, strawberries, raspberries, beets, red peppers, red apples, cherries and radishes.

Red is often used as a color that stimulates people to make quick decisions. In advertising, red is often used to trigger erotic feelings (red lips, red nails, red-light districts, 'Lady in Red', etc.).

The color of strength, health and vitality, red is often considered courageous, aggressive and impulsive paint. Red symbolizes ambition.

People who love red are usually optimistic and they can’t stand monotony, they are quite restless, and often unaware of their own shortcomings. Red is usually chosen by people who are open-minded and have an easy going nature, people who love to live a fulfilled life.

The color red attracts attention and the use of red can instantly draw attention to a particular element.

So, dear fashionistas, wear red, drink red, eat red & think red!

Photo edit by: Lara Medić
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