Fashion Palette #770 | Magda Butrym Style

Magda Butrym: The Power of Red Reimagined

Sometimes, one look can stop you in your tracks. This Magda Butrym creation does that, thanks to a daring palette of crimson red, deep wine, charcoal, steel blue, and silver gray.

At the heart of this look is red—but not just any red—this is drama red, rose-petal red, red that whispers “bold” instead of yelling it. This hue plays the main character, sculpted into three-dimensional florals that command attention with elegance. Then, complementary tones like ash gray and muted blue step in, adding depth and calm contrast. They let the red bloom, literally and visually.

In fashion, red often gets boxed in—too festive, aggressive, and risky. But this palette proves otherwise. Red, when paired wisely, becomes refined. It can be strong and soft, rich and wearable. The problem? Many hesitate to use red as a foundation color. The solution? Ground it with neutrals like steel and charcoal.

So, if you’ve been afraid to embrace red, let this be your cue. Magda Butrym shows us how to sculpt intensity into beauty. With the right supporting tones, red becomes timeless, not seasonal. You just need the courage—and a great tailor.