At WWD MAGIC this past February, the main Fall Pantone colors consisted of Aspen Gold, Sweet Lilac, Living Coral, Jester Red, Fiesta Red, Pepper Stem. In other words, a toned-down yellow and or neutrals, purple, pink, bright and dark red, and deep green.
Other honorable mentions include Pink Peacock, Princess Blue, Toffee, Mango Mojito, Turmeric, Terrarium Moss, Soybean, Eclipse, Sweet Corn, and Brown Granite. But, that’s If you want to get specific.
Between the main and honorable mentions, these are the colors you will be seeing or have probably been exposed to thus far. Now, here’s the main question everyone must be thinking, who picks these colors and why have these colors been chosen?
At the Pantone Color Institute, the Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman is the mind behind the color of the year and has been for the past 13 years. During her seminar at MAGIC, she dove into how the ocean has been this year's inspiration. Deep in the sea, there are various layers and color variations amongst those layers. Closer to the surface, there are neutral tones, while deeper down, there are bright neon-like colors, hence where the brighter colors come into play. In addition to Eiseman’s explanation, I personally also believe the current style also plays into why the neon colors are having a moment.
Colors are dependent upon the inspiration behind each seasons clothing style. Now, it may seem as though these colors are ‘in’ currently and have been in this past summer. I mean, how are these bright colors considered for a fall palette one may ask? Well, again, I am not sure if you have noticed but vintage pieces from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s have also been having a moment. This said these time eras were known for bright colors no matter the season! So, with these looks being recycled and having a comeback, the colors have too. The shades have just been updated!
Each year, the color may change, as well as the inspiration but note this, inspiration is all around us. Though this is cheesy, it is true. For example, the ocean was this year's inspiration and it has been around since the beginning of time!
Understand that it doesn’t take a unique or odd object or place to spark inspiration amongst you. Inspiration stems from having the ability to take something ordinary, thinking of it in a new light and finding its other meaning and then boom, you have a new spark of inspiration!
Till next time, cheers!
Clo
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