Charting the History of the Yellow Dress, from the Red Carpet to the Spring 2017 Runway

by Jacquelyn Francis June 1, 2017

Designers must have been in good spirits because they illuminated Spring 2017 runways with cheerful yellow fashions. As they say, go on get happy. Summer is finally on the horizon and street style types are adding what Pantone dubbed “primrose yellow” into their ensembles. What’s in a shade, you ask? It’s a not-so-subtle reminder to look, and even dress, on the bright side. Here’s our look back on how this colour has been worn over the decades.

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1953: Audrey Hepburn playing golf.

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Valentino Spring 2017

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1966: Elizabeth Taylor at a film studio in Hollywood, California.

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Dries Van Noten Spring 2017

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1997: Nicole Kidman in John Galliano at the 1997 Oscars.

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Hermès Spring 2017

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2002: Aishwarya Ra at the Devdas premiere during the 55th annual Cannes Film Festival.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2017

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2007: Angelina Jolie in Emanuel Ungaro at the Ocean’s Thirteeen premiere during the 60th annual Cannes Film Festival.

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3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2017

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2011: Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham in Calgary during the royal couple’s tour of North America.

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Rick Owens Spring 2017

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2015: Rihanna attends the China: Through The Looking Glass Met Gala in Guo Pei.

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Rochas Spring 2017

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