The color that replaces gold and silver as the best metallic

There’s a new metallic in town. While fashion people have always (and always will) love silver and gold designs, Kerry Washington demonstrated that the next big, shiny trend to hit the red carpet is copper.

Recently, Washington took the stage to accept the Courage Award at a Women’s Cancer Research Fund event. While the cause was her priority, Washington’s stunning Huishan Zhang dress with crystal embellishments drew attention. The sculptural, copper-toned minidress featured a dramatic train. This bright-edged shade of copper provides warmth that’s missing from traditional platinum or silver tones, while providing a unique edge that gold can’t match. Washington turned to a mixed-metal look, pairing her satin dress with a sleek silver clutch from Tyler Ellis. Keep scrolling to see Washington’s full look. Then shop the copper-colored items we’ve got our eye on for spring.

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