According to Pantone, the top ten colors for men's and
women's fashion for Spring 2016 are as follows:
PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz
PANTONE 16-1548 Peach Echo
PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity
PANTONE 19-4049 Snorkel Blue
PANTONE 12-0752 Buttercup
PANTONE 13-4810 Limpet Shell
PANTONE 16-3905 Lilac Gray
PANTONE 17-1564 Fiesta
PANTONE 15-1040 Iced Coffee
PANTONE 15-0146 Green Flash
According to Leatrice Eiseman the Executive Director of the
Pantone Color Institute™, “Colors this season transport us to a happier, sunnier
place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real
selves.”
Below you will find an article from Pantone regarding fashion
colors for Spring 2016 collections. At the end of the news, you are welcome to share your thoughts on the color choices.
PANTONE
Fashion Color Report Spring 2016: A Transporting and Transformative
Canvas
Influenced by the world of art, new global doors opening and
the desire to disconnect from technology and unwind, designers this season have
gravitated toward a palette that is first and foremost calming. Paying homage to
the beauty of natural resources, colors emerging in the Spring collections serve
as vehicles that transport wearers to more tranquil, mindful environs which
encourage relaxation first, followed by curiosity and
exploration.
Designers were also inspired by the contrast of urban design
and lush vegetation, leading to unexpected color combinations and collections
reminiscent of architecture, travel and nostalgia. By creating looks that truly
represent the world we live in, both constructed and organic, designers sought
to awaken a sense of reflection, followed by playful escapism. Artists, many of
whom are known for bold color usage and strong shapes and lines, played an
influential role in this season's styles – from Matisse, Picasso and Frank
Stella to Esther Stewart and Sam Falls. With Cuba and other destinations south
of the border top of mind, designers are playing with courageous color
statements that aren't afraid to be vibrant but at the same time are combined
with quieting, classic and more natural tones.
A Unisex Palette
Colors this season transcend cultural and gender norms.
Vivid brights give way to excitement and optimism, though quiet stability
prevails in this season’s palette. For Spring 2016 there are truly no
perceivable distinctions in color choices between the men’s and women’s
collections, both of which focus on a desire to breathe and reflect, then play.
The soothing, calming nature of colors in the Spring
collections are led by Rose Quartz, a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys
compassion and a sense of composure. Like a serene sunset, flushed cheek or
budding flower, Rose Quartz reminds us to reflect on our surroundings during the
busy but lighthearted spring and summer months.
The fashion and design communities, and consequently,
consumers, have been in love with orange for several seasons. Coming to the fore
this Spring is, Peach Echo, a shade that emanates friendlier qualities, evoking
warmth and accessibility. It is an all-encompassing, tempered companion in the
playful orange family.
Weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above
us, Serenity comforts with a calming effect, bringing a feeling of respite even
in turbulent times. A transcendent blue, Serenity provides us with a naturally
connected sense of space.
A maritime-inspired blue, Snorkel Blue plays in the navy
family, but with a happier, more energetic context. The name alone implies a
relaxing vacation and encourages escape. It is striking yet still, with lots of
activity bursting from its undertones.
While the majority of the Spring/Summer palette trends toward
calmness, a few diversions from the theme emerge that offer a contrast. With
Buttercup designers reveal a shining beacon transporting its wearer to a
happier, sunnier place.
A shade of aqua that leans toward the green family, Limpet
Shell is clear, clean and defined. Suggestive of clarity and freshness, its
crisp and modern influences evoke a deliberate, mindful
tranquility.
As in most any season, the need for neutrals arises.
Essentially a basic, the subtlety of the lilac undertone in, Lilac Gray, adds a
distinctive edge to this classic gray shade.
The high energy Fiesta is a harbinger of excitement,
encouraging free-spirited exploration to unknown but welcoming locales. A strong
and fiery, yellow-based red, the vivid Fiesta provides a stark contrast to the
calming, softer nature of this season’s palette.
A transitional color that will take us through the seasons,
Iced Coffee manifests as another strong neutral for the season. With its natural
earthy quality, the softness and subtlety of Iced Coffee creates a stable
foundation when combined with the rest of this season’s palette.
Green Flash calls on its wearer to explore, push the envelope
and escape the mundane, radiating an openness that combines with the rest of the
palette in unexpected but serendipitous ways. The popularity of this brilliant
hue is representative of nature’s persistent influence even in urban
environments, a trend continuing to inspire designers.
Looking forward to learning about the 2016
Pantone Color of the Year.
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