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

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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The best yellow dresses on the red carpet and Spring 2017 runway

1953: Audrey Hepburn playing golf.