This Fresh Spring Colour Combination Is Classy, Timeless and Already a Favourite of Katie and Alexa

With fashion month on the horizon, I’ve been mulling over what looks and trends we might see unfold on the runway this time around.

Reflecting on spring/summer 2025's soft, harmonious colour palette—those pastel hues that many of us are excited to wear as soon as the skies clear—I can’t help but wonder how this colour trend will evolve. Will designers deepen its roots or take it in a bold new direction? Whilst the answer will come soon enough, I think I’ve stumbled upon a little clue courtesy of some of my favourite celebrities.

In recent weeks, I’ve spotted an elegant and understated colour pairing emerging across the style set: blue and brown. Not exactly groundbreaking, you might think, but in the hands of Alexa Chung and Katie Holmes, it feels utterly fresh and exciting—dare I say, an indication of things to come.

Chung gave us a first taste when she paired a sky-blue button-down shirt with a chocolate-brown leather jacket in an outfit that exuded practical polish. The rich warmth of the jacket balanced the softness of the pale blue, creating a look that felt at once modern and classic.

Then, Holmes stepped out in a similarly striking interpretation of the trend. True to her penchant for understated sophistication, the actor styled a high-neck blouse in a soft blue shade with earthy brown trousers. The result? A perfect balance of energy and elegance.

It’s not just celebrity wardrobes where this trend is gaining traction. Casting my mind back to last September, I started noticing this blue-and-brown duo quietly making its way onto the S/S 25 runways. The pairing feels especially timely; baby blue channels the hopeful, breezy energy of spring, whilst the grounding tones of brown provide a transitional quality that’s perfect for the season’s unpredictable transitional weather.

What’s most exciting about this combination, though, is its enduring appeal. Unlike the fleeting red-hot craze of a couple of years ago, which saw the bold shade dominating everything from knits to accessories, blue and brown both have an ageless quality. Worn together, it’s chic without being flashy, versatile without feeling boring, and, crucially, it works year-round.

So, whilst the runways will undoubtedly inspire us with new takes on the trend, I'm ready to start embracing it now. Read on to discover our edit of the best blue and brown items below.

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