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color blocking

American  
[kuhl-er blahk-ing] / ˈkʌl ər ˌblɑk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the use of blocks of color, typically vibrant colors, in the design of clothes and footwear.


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It reminded me of the abstract color blocking of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2023

Anderson infused the 48 looks with a surrealism, kept in check by his unwavering minimalist aesthetic and clean color blocking.

From Seattle Times Jan. 21, 2023

Sergio Garcia's final-round shirt is an excellent combination of color blocking and fine stripes that creates a winning look before he even swings the club.

From Golf Digest Jun. 12, 2018

“BCalla’s fall collection had the neon colors and such, but the sequins, the themes, the color blocking: that is obviously Discount Universe DNA.”

From The Guardian Sep. 1, 2015

The clothes are restocked daily and include recent fashion fads such as color blocking and Aztec prints.

From New York Times Feb. 6, 2014

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