"unexpected red theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: First attained popularity on the social media platform TikTok in January 2024. Coined by Taylor Migliazzo Simon in early 2024. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unexpected red theory (uncountable)
  1. (social media, design, fashion, neologism) An interior design trend based on the idea that any room will look more attractive if you add one red item or feature to it, especially if the red looks strange or wrong with the other colours in the room. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Design, Fashion, Social media
    Sense id: en-unexpected_red_theory-en-noun-R-d2aZ~G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms Topics: arts, design, fashion, lifestyle

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