Fashion Talk

You are currently browsing the archive for the Fashion Talk category.

SS16-Colour-Trends-RquartzSerenityFor the first time ever Pantone has chosen to feature two colours as “colour of the year”, Rose Quartz and Serenity. The last time Pantone selected a muted colour was Sand Dollar in 2006.

The mood this year is more relaxed and less turbulent. Warm rose and cool blue have a balancing effect each other and blend together well. Soft pink tones are composed, compassionate, and persuasive. Lighter tinted blues reflect wellness, order, and peace.

These hues bring together two gender specific colours. This is the fashion industry’s more gentle approach to the equality issues that have been prevalent in 2015 such as “He for She”.

People are becoming more comfortable with expressing themselves using their clothes and accessories. This could be a sign that we’re farther along with embracing gender equality, but also looking to focus less on negativity and the current state of the global economy.

SS-2015-Colour-TrendsSubtle, Soothing, and Airy
The fashion industry is bringing in the new year by encouraging us to unplug from technology more often, and reconnect with our natural environment by wrapping ourselves up in soft, organic hues.

The colours for the first half of 2015 are the toned down and calmer versions of their brighter selves. For example Strawberry Ice (sixth colour from the left above) is the lighter and cooler side of vibrant Strawberry Red. Classic Blue, Toasted Almond, Glacier Gray, and Titanium are the anchors – the basics. Punch up these background neutrals with bold or soft colours to add warmth, energy, and personality.

Colours of Choice
I’ve selected six favourite hues and my favourite neutral for this upcoming season. What are your top picks?

Spring Summer Fave Colours

Colours from left to right: Classic Blue, Marsala, Woodbine, Custard, Scuba Blue, Lavender Herb, and neutral Toasted Almond.

Read what the colour experts are saying: Pantone Spring Colours 2015

Tags: , , , , , , ,

« Older entries § Newer entries »