Fall 2015 Fashion Color Palette

Having you been following the color trends on display at the February 2015 New York Fashion Week runway shows?  If you haven’t had the time, don’t worry.  Pantone has been doing a fantastic job keeping track of the colors that have been on display.  Below you will find excerpts from a color trend report that they have just released.  It is a must read for all fashionistas and designers.  Below is portion of the article, but you really should visit the Pantone.com website for the full color report.

This season displays an umbrella of accord that weaves earthy neutrals with a range of bold color statements and patterns to reflect a landscape of hope, fun, fantasy and all things natural. The colors are evocative of a love for nature and a timeless appreciation for warmth and security, which are conveyed through naturally inspired colors that remind us of things that are real and protective.

This Fall, designers’ pay homage to progressive moments in American history – from the seductive ‘20s to the bohemian hippie and modernists of the ‘60s and ‘70s – while stringing together an affection for colors and styling that are innately easy to wear by both men and women.

There is one major distinction in the colors this season: A grand shift towards an evolving color palette that is not reliant on color distinctions typically assigned to each gender. This Fall, designers look to sartorial styling and fabrics to define both a masculine and feminine interpretation of hues and color combinations.

The importance of neutrals continues to evolve with Desert Sage, a cool and soothing greenish-gray that serves as the ideal neutral across the Fall 2015 palette. Timeless and unobtrusive, yet powerful enough to make a statement on its own, Desert Sage speaks to the feeling of naturally inspired colors that remind us of things that are real and not invented.

A nod to the ‘60s and ‘70s, Cadmium Orange evokes a sentiment of optimism, fun and fantasy. Both playful and sophisticated in its appeal, Cadmium Orange is a warm, welcoming and subtly dramatic hue that is striking enough to stand on its own or act as a bold contrast. A play on the ‘60s with a twist of today, luxurious Cashmere Rose is a tactile and soft pink hue that renders exactly what it promises. Cultivated in its richness, Cashmere Rose displays a gently persuasive and composed pink that is more upscale than downtown. Both men and women can weave Cadmium Orange and Cashmere Rose with Desert Sage for a bold mix of bright, earthy inspiration.

For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for Fall 2015.

The top ten colors for men’s and women’s fashion for Fall 2015 are:

• PANTONE 18-4214 Stormy Weather

• PANTONE 16-1144 Oak Buff

• PANTONE 17-0627 Dried Herb

• PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala

• PANTONE 18-4726 Biscay Bay

• PANTONE 15-1340 Cadmium Orange

• PANTONE 16-2215 Cashmere Rose

• PANTONE 16-0110 Desert Sage

• PANTONE 19-4326 Reflecting Pond

• PANTONE 17-3628 Amethyst Orchid

In addition to traditional clothing and styling, Fall 2015 colors are an effortless fit for beauty. Layer Cadmium Orange, Cashmere Rose and Amethyst Orchid for an exotic eye shadow look, or Desert Sage and Oak Buff for a softer, more natural appearance. Add Dried Herb to nearly any combination for a bit more depth and interest. Biscay Bay provides a sprinkle of coolness to warm undertones or adds a harmonizing and subtle touch to neutrals such as Desert Sage and Dried Herb. Highlight natural tones with a soft and subtle splash of playful Cashmere Rose and introduce sophisticated Marsala for an appealing and enticing vibe.

Learn more about fashion colors from Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute® as she talks Fall 2015 color.  Visit the Pantone website for their full report.

Above specifically refers to the fall season.  If you are interested in learning about the top color of the entire year for 2015, you can check the Pantone color of the year section here on Apparel Search.  If you want a hint, think Marsala.

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