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“Of course, dusty purples, deep burgundies and reds are wonderful, but all-white, along with the mosses and mushrooms, also looks really beautiful and morose.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

There’s burgundies, yellows, golds, even tints of blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021

Velvets and jewel tons, including rich emerald greens and burgundies inspired by the painter John Singer Sargent who was known for his Edwardian-era luxury, featured prominently, along with shimmering black, gold and silver evening looks.

From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2020

And the look of the new film is almost black-and-white, with a reduced color palette accented by icy blues and burgundies.

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2014

Other burgundies are: Chablis: A white burgundy, dry and of agreeable aroma.

From Bohemian San Francisco Its restaurants and their most famous recipes—The elegant art of dining. by Edwords, Clarence E. (Clarence Edgar)