How Pastels Became Spring’s Most Surprisingly Cool Trend

Pastels have a reputation for being dainty and ultra-girly—and at times, a snooze-worthy standard option for spring. But when styled right, with a bit of edge to offset the saccharine, they can feel downright modern—and dare we say, cool? Take, for example, Abby Lee Kershaw matching her pale pink hair to a slouchy sweater, or the consummate of cool, Bjork, making the feminine hue all her own.Here, a few images the Warchives, to inspire your Easter look.
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Photograph by Craig McDean for Vbeal, September 2006.
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Photo by Craig McDean for Vbeal, January 2010.
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Photograph by Mark Segal for Vbeal.
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Petite Meller photographed by Van Sarki for Vbeal, August 2014.
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Bjork photographed by Tim Walker for Vbeal, November 2017.
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Photograph by Knick Knight for Vbeal, October 2012.
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Photograph by Marilyn Minter for Vbeal, October 2014.
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Photograph by Steven Klein for Vbeal, August 2009.
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Photograph by Tim Walker for Vbeal, April 2013.
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Photograph by Kenneth Willardt for Vbeal, August 2015.
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Photograph by Mario Sorrenti for Vbeal, March 2012.
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Lara Stone photographed by Craig McDean for Vbeal, April 2011.
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Photograph by Benjamin Lennox for Vbeal, August 2014.
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Photograph by Craig McDean for Vbeal.
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Elle Fanning photographed by Mario Sorrenti for Vbeal, October 2016.