THE
HISTORY OF
HOT PINK
By Lilly Lujan
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Lilly Lujan photographed by Sophia Kaczor
ating back to the mid-1700s, we get our first glimpse of the ever-popular, blushing, fresh hue of pink. Muted, powdery shades were most common amongst the European aristocrats and even Louis XV’s infamous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. A shade of pink porcelain was in turn named after her, dubbed ¨Rose Pompadour¨. At this point in time, pink was only considered a lighter shade of red, ultimately having a more masculine feel that was popular with boys and younger men. This followed suit through the 1800s. However, during the 20th century society’s interpretation of the color changed. As men in media were depicted in darker colors to reflect their WWll service, women were represented in contrasting, brighter shades to establish a “traditional homemaker” role. This perspective ultimately shifted upon the rise of the 21st century’s most popular “chick-flicks”. In 2001, with the premiere of Legally
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