Aka

Few cultures fascinated Diana Vreeland as much as Japan’s. She found a special beauty in the world of geishas, where dressing is a ceremony and every fabric, gesture, and color has a meaning. Among them, one stands out above the rest: aka, red. In Japan, it is a powerful symbol of life, good fortune, and protection. A color used to ward off evil spirits, attract prosperity, and convey vital energy. Interestingly, it was also the color that best defined Diana. She said there was never too much red. She made it her own, turning it into the common thread running through her aesthetic universe.