yep, i recall many stories. but red was also in early 2000 and not long ago- maybe you remeber "A toute allure" ed by Richardson in october 2008 Vogue Paris?). i think thats very racy colour, i wanna say, what yes, its eye- catching, immodest and the most vivid color, but its very hard- vearable: thats so easy to look cheesy and tasteless in it. thats why designers arent risking right now to use it, i guess. i personally adore that color.