After a particularly long and snow-filled winter that has left everyone doubting the existence of global warming, it is a relief to see bright color bursting forth on the runways, sweeping into retail outlets and breezing down the streets like a high pressure system moving in from Paris, New York and Milan.

The Vernal Equinox marks the advent of everything Spring, and this season the forecast is filled with dazzling greens, brilliant purples and vivid yellows.  Never before has the fashion climate looked so colourful. 

The best thing about this trend is that it looks good on absolutely everyone; it’s just a matter of choosing the right styles and shades to complement your body type and skin tone. 

So this spring, improve the air quality of your closet by investing in a few vivaciously coloured pieces that will heat up your wardrobe and contribute to a global style-warming.

Here are some examples of how my favourite designers are embracing this fashion warm-front with colour:

1.  An Aurora Borealis of vibrant colour on the Spring 2008 Versace runway

2.  The Humidex is on the rise at Gucci with this bright yellow ready- to-wear top

3.  A jet stream of jet setters in effervescent colours at Michael Kors

4.  ‘Ultra Violet’ takes on new meaning at the House of Dior