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09 November 2009
08 November 2009
Pantone Color of the Year 2009
PANTONE Color Of The Year For 2009:
PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa
Mimosa Embodies Hopefulness and Reassurance in a Climate of Change
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 3, 2008 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.
"The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation."
Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors. Look for women's accessories, home furnishings, active sportswear and men's ties and shirts in this vibrant hue.
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Pantone Color of the Year 2008
Pantone Selects Color of the Year for 2008:
PANTONE® 18-3943 BLUE IRIS
A Multifaceted Hue Reflecting the Complexity of the World that Surrounds Us
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 10, 2007 - Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selected PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris, a beautifully balanced blue-purple, as the color of the year for 2008. Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple, Blue Iris satisfies the need for reassurance in a complex world, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement.
"From a color forecasting perspective, we have chosen PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris as the color of the year, as it best represents color direction in 2008 for fashion, cosmetics and home products," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "As a reflection of the times, Blue Iris brings together the dependable aspect of blue, underscored by a strong, soul-searching purple cast. Emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic. Look for it artfully combined with deeper plums, red-browns, yellow-greens, grapes and grays."
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Pantone Color of the Year 2007
COLOR OF THE YEAR 2007: Chili Pepper
CARLSTADT, N.J. - January 16, 2007 - Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selects PANTONE 19-1557 Chili Pepper, a deep, spicy red, as the color of the year for 2007. This engaging, resonant hue strikes a high note for fashion and personal expression as its boldness is appealingly eye-catching, sophisticated and enticing. In a time when personality is reflected in everything from a cell phone to a Web page on a social networking site, Chili Pepper connotes an outgoing, confident, design-savvy attitude.
“Whether expressing danger, celebration, love or passion, red will not be ignored,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “In 2007, there is an awareness of the melding of diverse cultural influences, and Chili Pepper is a reflection of exotic tastes both on the tongue and to the eye. Nothing reflects the spirit of adventure more than the color red. At the same time, Chili Pepper speaks to a certain level of confidence and taste. Incorporating this color into your wardrobe and living space adds drama and excitement, as it stimulates the senses.”
“In 2007, we’re going to see people making greater strides toward expressing their individuality,” says Lisa Herbert, executive vice president of the fashion, home and interiors division at Pantone. “The color red makes a bold statement. We’re seeing shifts in people’s opinions on current events and major changes in the way they are expressing themselves through new technology. People are open to the possibilities of the future and Chili Pepper celebrates that.”
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Color Trends for Children for Spring/Summer '08
The Spring/Summer 2008 season had some surprising color trends for kid's clothing. Black and white combinations were shown in strong, graphic sportswear separates and in delicate prints, breaking away from the traditional bright hues for children's apparel. Colors were more sophisticated and subdued, with various shades of blue being particularly popular. The important color trends we noted were:- Seascape: blues in pale sky to deep, inky navy
- Apple pie: a tart apple green makes a fresh accent when paired with blues
- Black and white combinations
- A new take on pink: designers added a dollop of warm brown to the color and teamed it with dusty lilac and deep pinky cocoa, but clean tones of true pink were still popular as well
- Lilac haze: lilac with a touch of brown or gray took the sharpness out of the hue
- Navy: paired with white or mixed with lighter shades of blue
- Silver metallic and sometimes gold, often paired with white
- Pure sunshine: soft yellow teamed with pale gray looks sophisticated
- White with splashes of silver or gold paired with strong colors such as fuschia or black
- Light blue, cream, olive, and other neutral colors for boys apparel
Color Trends for Children for Fall/Winter 2008
Fall/Winter 2008 was all about hot color combinations. Saturated colors like fuchsia and jewel-tones were paired with dark hued basics for a big punch of color. Multi colored plaids and retro prints were also prevalent. Some of the most popular color combinations included fuchsia with black, lime green with navy, a turquoise with chocolate brown and plum with black. The most prevalent/important colors were:
- Pinks and roses
- Cream and taupe
- Reds and chocolate
- Plum and wine
- Retro earthy tones
- Golds and mustards
- Grays
Sources: Fall 2008 Children's Wear Fashion Trends, The Color Me Happy Look for Winter 2008, Helium
07 November 2009
Color Trends for Fall/Winter 2008
Fall 2008 was described as the "season of change" defined by rich, elegant and vibrant hues. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute states that "fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones". Gill Hart summarized the 10 colors:
- Blue Iris - This is Pantone’s color of the year for 2008, according to their report. A rich beautiful blue with purple undertones which has been a firm favorite amongst such designers as Leger, Costello Tagliapetra, Diana Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta. Combining the regal richness of purple with cool and calming aspects of blue.
- Royal Lilac - Dramatic Royal Lilac is a combination of bluish purples and cheerful red undertones. undertones.
- Shady Glade -It provides a willing companion to shady glade, a mossy green base color which is a departure from the more traditional greens of the past.
- Caribbean Blue -Evokes memories of tropical vacations which adds intensity to its color companions.
- Twilight Blue - Twilight Blue is a twist on a classic navy, a strong, powerful steady color.
- Aurora Red - Reds and purples are a keynote combination for Fall 2008. Given its dash of energy and vitality to the palette Aurora red is not exception.
- Withered Rose - Moving on to dusky brownish pinks, Withered Rose blends with almost any shade.
- Burnt Orange - Powerful and robust, Burnt Orange is subtle enough to be worn by most skin tones, but steady enough to be a backdrop and strong enough to be at the fore front of an outfit.
- Ochre - Adding a touch of lightness traditional autumnal color is Ochre with a hint of mustard against mellow yellow.
- Shitake - "The color of a Japanese mushroom, this complex yet modest shade is intriguingly understated," states the Pantone report, "especially when teamed with the robust colors of fall" '08.
Other important colors were:
black (especially as base color)
grays - charcoal, medium gray, light gray
gold
purples - magenta, royal purple, dark purple
scarlet red
fuchsia
black & white
olive
cowboy brown
camel
royal blue
raspberry
orange
Source: Pantone, Fashion Colors for Fall 2008, Pantone Fashion Color Reports, Fall Winter 2008 Fashion Trends
Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2008
For Spring/Summer 2008, Pantone released a pastel heavy palette with an emphasis on metallics. According to Pantone, "refreshing splashes of invigorating brights punctuate classic, versatile neutrals as designers offer a playful spring palette for endless exploration and creative combinations. Variations on popular colors such as energizing red, cool, waterborne blue and eco-friendly greens also play a key role in this season."
- Snorkel Blue: Your dependable navy but with more sophistication and animation
- Freesia: Warm and cheerful, a friendly, inviting color to which people are naturally drawn
- Rococco Red: An exciting, attention-getting classic
- Spring Crocus: Deep pink undertones in this flowery hue make it among the prettiest, most wearable purples
- Daiquiri Green: Revitalizing; a bright and cheerful version of the popular earth-tone yellow-greens naturally associated with eco-awareness
- Pink Mist: Delicate, subtle pink with blue undertones
- Cantaloupe: Luscious, warm, nurturing, and sweetly appealing; great with chocolate browns
- Silver Gray: Glitzy, has a sheen reminiscent of the popular metallics that will continue to add a touch of excitement to any outfit
- Croissant: A warm, enticing hue with beautiful undertones; a delicious base for spring's more exciting accents
- Golden Olive: Trans-seasonal; another distinctive staple and tasteful accompaniment to 2008's newest shades
Other important colors were:
white
light/muted gray
beige/khaki
navy
yellows (all shades - light, banana, bumblebee, mustard)
red (all shades)
orange (also all shades in brighter tones)
cream
black
grape
melon
lime green
turquoise
lavender
pastels
Source: Pantone, Pantone Spring 2008 Colour Palette, Spring - Summer 2008 Fashion Trends
Color Trends for Children for Fall/Winter '09
We saw a move towards earth tones and deep, rich colors in children's apparel for Fall/Winter 2009. The color trends align with the focus on eco-friendly materials and designs for kid's clothing. The hues are grouped into 3 themes:
Chic: Inspired by digital prints and holograms. This trend is dominated by solid and cold tones. Midnight blues and earth tones as well as deep pink are opposing and in that way creating a world of playful patterns. The interaction of functional blues and structured browns open out onto turbulent explorations that burst forth in stormy alchemies.
Classic: Characterized by diluted color effects. Clean and earthy colors play a big role in this section. In curious combinations they seem to be like an experiment. Brown and green tones mixed together create a hint of mystery in combination with gray and foggy shades.
Source: Color Trends for Fall 2009/Winter 2010, Eco Kids With Fashion Focus
05 November 2009
Color Trends for Children for Spring/Summer '09
Above: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada 2009 Spring/Summer Collection
While there seems to be a consistent trend towards bright colors in children's wear for the Spring/Summer seasons, we did see a few variations this year. Some of the trends for 2009 were:
For boys:
- khaki
- green
- orange
- beige
- beige
- pink
- fuchsia
- yellow
- olive
- Calm classic colors (jeans blue, grey, white, black) with classic patterns and occasional drop of color in shoes or accessories
- Mixing traditional bright kids colors (pink, blue, yellow, green) with classic white, grey, and black
- Crazy color. Very fun and full of life approach of mixing every possible bright color into one fashionable mess.
01 November 2009
Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2009
For Spring/Summer 2009, Pantone released a set of more vibrant, hopeful colors in their color report in contrast to the more dismal hues for Fall/Winter 2009. According to Leatrice Eiseman (executive director of Pantone), "New York's fashion designers encourage hopeful attitudes with lively colors, while sophisticated, grounded hues address the need for stability in times of economic uncertainty." Once again Gill Hart summarized Pantone's set of hues:- Palace Blue — a favorite amongst designers which takes a navy undertone and makes it sparkle. A cross between a sky blue and strong navy. This is a color which works with almost any other, pink, yellow, lavender or green.
- Lavender — the regal purple of fall has been adapted to a softer lighter lilac, feminine and romantic, and slightly mystical.
- Rose Dust — a pale pinky blue, which is a welcome break from traditional neutrals. Almost a white-washed lavender, this is one of the coolest colors.
- Slate Gray — a cool and calming nuanced neutral which provides a backdrop to any of Pantone’s 9 other colors and is a perfect pairing to lavender hues.
- Fuchsia Red –—Vibrant yet seductive, powerful and robust. Fresh and dazzling, fuchsia features heavily in nail polish and lipsticks too.
- Salmon Rose — Mixing a soft salmon pink with the subtleness of oranges which is flattering to most complexions and gives a warm healthy glow.
- Vibrant Green — a mossy mid-green which is bright but not harsh
- Dark Citron — a calm, almost olive color which blends perfectly with this season’s lemon tones.
- Lucite Green — a clean, subtle, soft green which adds a slight shimmer
- Super Lemon — brings a fun, optimistic outlook to the Palette,” states the Pantone Spring 2009 report. “Its luminosity is determined to evoke a smile and attract the roving consumer’s eyes.”
Sources: Pantone, Top 10 Fashion Colors for Spring 2009
30 October 2009
Color Trends for Fall/Winter 2009
While the Chanel jade tone took the world by storm with its hopeful connotations, the overall color trends for Fall/Winter 2009 were more dismal, reflecting tough economic times. We saw less statement colors, and the move away from these tones "will help the clothes age at a slower rate and will help provide a safer purchase to allow a little more wear from your wardrobe during these times of economic instability." Gill Hart summarized these sophisticated and timeless hues presented by Pantone:
- American Beauty — this flattering true red is neither harsh nor over-the-top. Designed to suit all skintones, this warm but robust hue can be blended with almost any shade.
- Rapture Rose — represents all that is new and fresh about this fall’s designs. With nurturing and feminine tones, this color plays upon the vibrancy of last season’s fuschia but is toned down a little with soft pink. This key shade transcends clothing into cosmetics and accessories.
- Burnt Sienna — more a pinkish, earthy orange, reminiscent of Mediterranean terracotta roof tiles. Warm and comforting, probably the most-fall like of all the Panetone shades.
- Majolica Blue — adding an exotic feel to the color group this cross between teal blue and navy complements oranges and purple hues perfectly.
- Purple Heart — sitting somewhere between true purple and lilac, this refined tone is soft and sensual.
- Warm Olive — a rich yellowy green, reminiscent of an olive in a martini, which, according to Pantone's Fall 2009 report “makes all other colors come alive.”
- Honey Yellow — a warm and welcoming yellow with a hint of honeyed beige. A perfect partner to Burnt Sienna for a wintry feel.
- Crème Brûlée — needs no explanation for those who love its namesake, the delicious French desert. Providing one of fall’s classic neutrals, this paired down mix of gray and ivory beige looks good enough to eat!
- Nomad — another timeless neutral which falls between light gray and beige serves as an anchor for more robust colors
- Iron — represents the “new black” of the season. Neither a true gray nor brown it falls more in the category of a cross between slate and gunmetal. This serves as a grounding color for all other tones.
Sources: Pantone, Fashionising, Top 10 Fashion Colors for Fall Winter 2009/2010
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