There are some colours that sit comfortably in the neutrals section, while others can’t help but make a statement. Burgundy, however, smartly straddles the line between the two – easier to style than a glaring fire-engine red, but bolder than a simple brown.

Over the past few seasons, wine-cellar red has been making a name for itself on the runways. Traced back to Sabato De Sarno’s “Rosso Ancora” – a rich maroon colour that was introduced as part of Gucci’s spring/summer 2024 collection and remained a mainstay while De Sarno was at the helm. Now with Demna taking the reigns, it was clear from his debut collection that burgundy outfits aren’t going anywhere just yet. Both look six and look 20 from the spring/summer 2026 collection featured rich, maroon hues in all their glory. While for autumn/winter 2026 he followed the “splash of” styling philosophy, pairing a patent burgundy top handle bag and pointed pumps with a white T-shirt and black trousers with a legging-like fit.

Although Gucci has proven its transeasonal versatility, burgundy is a shade commonly associated with autumn – hence its prominence once again throughout the autumn/winter 2026 collections. It’s hard to think of a fashion house that hasn’t embraced this merlot tone in recent years, however for autumn stand-out iterations included the suiting at Miu Miu and duffel coat at Louis Vuitton.

Miu Miu AW26.

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Whether you opt for a burgundy accent by way of a bag or a chic pair of shoes, or prefer to pull out the stops with a head-to-toe wine-toned outfit, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate this shade into your autumnal wardrobe. Scroll on for six of our favourite burgundy outfits and ways to style this season's hottest colour, right now.

Burgundy biker:

Wine-hued satins:

Satin V-Neck Lace Insert Cami Top

Escape to the country:

Suedette Funnel Neck Short Trench Coat

A pop of burgundy:

Heritage check suiting: