It became the colour worn by English romantic poets, businessmen and statesmen in the 19th century, and a high fashion colour in the 20th century.
Wuthlele wuva muhlovo lowu mbariwaka hi vathlokovetseri va vanghezi, van'wamabindzu na vafumi eka lembe-xidzana ra vu 19, naswona wutirhisiwa ngopfu eka ma ambalele ya lembe-xidzana ra vu 20.[2]