Red is a very particular color that has always created a worldwide controversy since it can represent something very beautiful like love or very dark like war. Wearing red shows power and ambition. It is used by royalty in many cultures and also in religious ceremonies. We all know this, but here are five things you may not have known about what your favorite color might be.
Vogue editor Diana Vreeland not only loved red, she believed it was the perfect color.
“Red is the great clarifier – bright, cleansing and revealing. It makes all colors beautiful. I can’t imagine getting bored of it. It would be like getting tired of the person you love.”
Diana Vreeland was the editor of Vogue magazine from 1963 to 1971. She is considered one of its greatest editors and the progenitor of the famous stereotype that gave life to the character of Miranda Priestly in «The Devil Wears Fashion.» If your favorite color is red, perhaps you have the material to lead a magazine like this great woman.
Red intensifies our physical reactions on any occasion.
According to a study published by the journal Emotion, a publication of the American Psychological Society, the color red has the ability to inflame our emotions and influence their effusiveness. This is seen most markedly in sports, where it is believed that the effect of red can give athletes short bursts of extra energy.
Red was originally a masculine color.
Currently, we are used to relating blue with men and red and its derivatives with women. Incredibly, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, red (pink) was recommended for newborn boys. It was believed that the red color represented strength and courage, worthy of a man. Instead, women were dressed in blue, as this was considered to be a more subdued and delicate color.
It is advisable to wear something red to a job interview
The general symbology of red denotes passion and power. These are two qualities that every interviewer wants to find in candidates. It is highly recommended to use some red element in our outfit. You should not exaggerate the amount, since you could easily look very scandalous and cause the opposite effect to the desired one.
The color of the most precious ruby is called «Dove’s Blood»
The quality and price of a ruby are partly determined by its shade of red. The most intense shade, and the most coveted, is called «Sangre de Paloma.» Interestingly, the world’s most expensive ruby, called Dawn Ruby, is currently missing. This pigeon blood ruby is set in a ring and set with diamonds. In 2011, this was stolen. Although in 2014, four men were sentenced to jail for stealing the precious stone, the police doubt that they will be able to get it. This ruby, originally from Burmese, was sold to its last owner for 28.55 million Swiss francs, which is equivalent to almost 30 million dollars.