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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

Bold color blocking — riffing off the decor — came in a camera-snapping palette of raspberry, red, navy, orange and green.

From Seattle Times Sep. 28, 2021

“Those definitely have a nod to Andy Warhol in the Interview magazine era in the 1970s and 1980s, when there was a lot of color blocking with overlaid portraits,” said Blauvelt.

From The Guardian Apr. 25, 2019

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

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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