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Bolt From The Blue: 33 Ways With Cobalt Blue

Cobalt, lapis lazuli or Yves Klein, we love an intense blue as the sunshine amps up.

Rich, intense and dazzling, cobalt blue makes us think irresistibly of sizzling Moroccan summers, its highly pigmented hue recalling vivid skies and stunningly azure seas. It makes us instantly want to flock to the Majorelle Garden, and then – inspired – later to dash back to our own homes and gardens for a spot of redecoration, dotting shots of hot terracotta about to complement it all the while. Here are thirty-three arresting ways with one of our favourite summer colours.

By Nancy Alsop
May 2023
Birkenstock

Birkenstock

Arizona Two Strap Sandals, £45

LF Markey

LF Markey

Chore Coat, £145

Jahde

Jahde

Queen Collar – Cobalt, £376

Not On The High Street

Not On The High Street

Cobalt Blue Flock Large Marseillaise Bust, £49

Charl Knitwear

Charl Knitwear

Mellis. Cobalt Blue, £254

1st Dibs

1st Dibs

Lapis Lazuli Specimen, £685.97

Etsy

Etsy

LOOP Hoop In 'Lapis', £16.50

Trouva

Trouva

Stille Merino Wool Throw, £135

Zara

Zara

High Waisted Bermuda Shorts, £25.99

Etsy

Etsy

Yves Klein Blue Fine Art Poster, from £10.41

V&A Shop

V&A Shop

Cobalt Schizzato Pitcher, £60

Loewe

Loewe

Inflated Cat Eye Sunglasses, £261

Jasper Conran

Jasper Conran

Brit Silk Wrap Dress, £395

Monica Vinader

Monica Vinader

Deia Odyssey Ring, £180

&Tradition

&Tradition

Plaid Untitled AP10 Textile Blue, £120

LF Markey

LF Markey

Basic Linen Shift Cobalt, £85

Fat & The Moon

Fat & The Moon

Eye Coal, £14

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Linen Relaxed Shirt, £99

R+D Lab

R+D Lab

Luisa Bonne Nuit Glass Carafe And Tumbler Set, £142

Wolf & Badger

Wolf & Badger

Matisse Earring, £81

Serax X Ottolenghi

Serax X Ottolenghi

Large Bowl, NOW £50

Norma Kamali

Norma Kamali

Mio Ruched Halterneck Swimsuit, £150

Vivaraise

Vivaraise

Elise Bedspread, £185

French Workwear

French Workwear

Dark Blue Jacket, £74

KEF

KEF

LSX II Wireless Hifi Speakers, £1,199

Raawii

Raawii

Bowl Strøm Medium Ceramic Blue, £76.69

Me + Em

Me + Em

Scoop-Neck Ribbed-Trims Wool And Cashmere-Blend Top, £115

Baggu

Baggu

Exclusive Reusable Tote Bag in Blue Eye Print, £19

The Conran Shop

The Conran Shop

Linen Cross Back Apron in Workwear Blue, £79

H&M

H&M

Single Breasted Linen-Blend Blazer, £34.99

Serax

Serax

Exclusive Fish&Fish Bottle in Cobalt Blue, £32

TOAST

TOAST

Spring Court Twill Plimsolls, £90

Cos

Cos

Contrast-Panel Midi T-Shirt Dress, £79

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