Dublin’s Pride parade takes place on Saturday – as part of Global Pride Month – to celebrate and support Ireland’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Inspired by the colours of the rainbow flag – a symbol of diversity and inclusion – let’s look at the meaning behind each hue and how to channel it in style.
Take red, and its main character energy. Associated with life, red is a radical reminder to live out loud and on your own terms.
Make a statement head-to-toe in trending cherry or start small with accessories before committing to the bit.
Healing orange is next on the spectrum. Believed to revitalise the body and stimulate the mind, its warm and friendly demeanour makes it the perfect social pairing with low-key partners like khaki or camel. Add a high contrast pop of white for best results.
Similarly, yellow’s sunny disposition makes it a shoo-in for optimism and positivity. Claim your personal power in confident shades of canary, marigold and buttercup. As a proud ally and ardent adherent of the hue, this is my happy place.
Need to feel grounded? Touch grass with nature-loving green known to support balance and tranquillity while harmonious blue connects our exterior and interior worlds, helping us to relax.
Pro tip: Look to shades like turquoise or cyan for creative colour clashing.
Prefer high vibes? Connect to your third eye with spiritually minded purple. A pair of vintage sunglasses should do the trick.
Be seen. Create visibility. Wherever today takes you, be sure to shine brightly and wear your pride on your sleeve.
Oversized two-tone sunglasses, €165; embroidered oversized shirt with mirror accents, Essentiel Antwerp
‘Meadow Sage’ bow mini dress, Sister Jane, €132
Satin ruche clutch, August Night, €245
Carrera Aviator 5589 70 sunglasses, Vintage Sunglasses, £175; approx. €206.62
Rib knit polo shirt, & Other Stories, €59
‘Shockdrop’ earrings, Shock of Grey, €75
Sequin pencil skirt, Essentiel Antwerp, €265
‘Luna’ colour block vest, IrelandsEye, €129.95
Puma ‘Speedcat OG’ unisex sneakers, Schuh, €110
