Burgundy is a popular colour in both men's and women's fashion, for furniture and for linens.
In cosmetology, a brighter shade of burgundy called "vivid burgundy" is used for dyeing hair. [1]
Passports of the European Union member states are burgundy.
Venezuela's athletes traditionally wear burgundy uniforms in international competitions.
Because of this people give them the nickname "Red Wine".
The colour burgundy is also the colour of Blackpool F.C.'s third team kit. This was chosen by Latvian owner Valeri Belekon, who wanted a kit which looked like the colour on the flag of Latvia.
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