The Color Replacing Gold and Silver as the Chicest Metallic

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

Recently, Washington took the stage to accept the Courage Award at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s gala. While the cause was her priority, Washington’s stunning Huishan Zhang dress with crystal embellishments had heads turning. The sculptural, copper-toned minidress featured a dramatic train. This shiny-penny shade of copper offers warmth that’s missing from traditional platinum or silver tones, while providing a unique edge that gold can’t match. Washington leaned into the mixed-metal look, pairing her satin dress with a sleek silver clutch by Tyler Ellis. Keep scrolling to see Washington’s full look. Then shop copper-colored items we’re eyeing for spring.

On Kerry Washington: Huishan Zhang dress; Tyler Ellis Perry clutch