How do you combine VAUDE colors to create the perfect outfit?

Buckeye, Dark Sea or simply black - VAUDE offers over 40 colors in one season, divided into three color palettes. In this blog post, we explain the concept behind this and why VAUDE is relying less and less on color blocking.

Minimalist color concept

The colors at VAUDE are divided into three color palettes:

50 percent ALL-TIME CLASSICS

Long-term VAUDE brand colors. They contribute to the recognition value and are used every season.

Die VAUDE Allzeit-Klassiker-Farben der DamenDie VAUDE Allzeit-Klassiker-Farben der Damen
Examples for women
Die VAUDE Allzeit-Klassiker-Farben der HerrenDie VAUDE Allzeit-Klassiker-Farben der Herren
Examples for men

40 percent SEASONAL COLORS

Last for three to four seasons.

Die VAUDE Saison-Farben der DamenDie VAUDE Saison-Farben der Damen
Examples ladies
Die VAUDE Saison-Farben der HerrenDie VAUDE Saison-Farben der Herren
Examples for men

10 percent TREND COLORS

Respond to short-lived trends. They are used for one season and set fashionable accents.

Die VAUDE Trend-Farben der DamenDie VAUDE Trend-Farben der Damen
Examples ladies
Die VAUDE Trend-Farben der HerrenDie VAUDE Trend-Farben der Herren
Examples for men

The number of colors is not increased. So if one color is added, it replaces another.

Styling colors and layers instead of color blocking

In earlier VAUDE collections, many models stand out due to color blocking. Color blocking roughly translates as "contrasting colors". The colors can be contrasted within an outfit, but also within a piece of clothing. This technique creates beautiful color combinations.

The disadvantage is that different color blocking pieces are difficult to combine with each other. That's why VAUDE is increasingly moving towards a layering concept. This makes you more flexible, gives you a variety of combination options and allows you to express your individual style even better.

Eine Jacke mit Color-Blocking, ein Pfeil zeigt auf eine junge Frau mit verschiedenfarbigen Kleidungsschichten.Eine Jacke mit Color-Blocking, ein Pfeil zeigt auf eine junge Frau mit verschiedenfarbigen Kleidungsschichten.
Style less with color blocking and more with layered looks. Photo: VAUDE

Layer by layer to create your own style

Monochrome products can also be combined to create an infinite number of harmonious outfits. The advantage of this is that you can discover new styles for many years to come. This not only keeps your closet up to date, but is also environmentally conscious and sustainable.

Verschiedene Produkte mit verschiedenen Farben lassen sich zu vielfältigen Outfits kombinieren.Verschiedene Produkte mit verschiedenen Farben lassen sich zu vielfältigen Outfits kombinieren.
Different products in different colors can be combined to create a variety of outfits.

Your advantages of single-colored clothing items:

  • Durable products: High-quality garments remain in use for years
  • Individual style: express your own style with creative combinations
  • Timeless outfits : unlike color blocking, monochrome products are independent of trends
  • Flexibility: products can be combined in different ways to create a variety of outfits

What's the best way to combine VAUDE colors?

There are no limits to your imagination when it comes to combining colors. Here are three techniques to inspire you.

1. Combine a natural color with a highlight

You can choose natural colors as the base tone for the jacket, sweater and pants and add an eye-catching accessory, such as a balaclava.

2. Tone on tone

Another good idea is to design your outfit tone on tone, i.e. in the same basic color but in different shades.

3. Head to toe in plain colors

Another technique is the head-to-toe combination. As the name suggests, try out just one color from head to toe.

Blickfang setzen, Ton in Ton oder Kopf bis Fuß in uni - der Fantasie sind bei einfarbigen Kleidungsstücken keine Grenzen gesetzt.Blickfang setzen, Ton in Ton oder Kopf bis Fuß in uni - der Fantasie sind bei einfarbigen Kleidungsstücken keine Grenzen gesetzt.
Eye-catching, tone-on-tone or head-to-toe in a single color - there are no limits to your imagination with single-colored garments. Photo: VAUDE