fashion color report

PANTONE®
fashion color report
spring 2010

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Turquoise
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Splashes of Sunshine
Tomato Purée
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for Spring 2010
Fusion Coral
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Designers bring splashes of sunshine to the
Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring
runway for spring 2010. Vibrant brights add a
will further this trend with gleaming Aurora.
sense of excitement to the color palette, while
Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the
Violet
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practical neutrals provide a safety net for
sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering,
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cautious consumers.
slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.
Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer
“Now more than ever, women are vigilant when
hues of spring, leading to provocative Fusion
Tuscany
it comes to spending,” said Leatrice Eiseman,
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Coral. This inviting orange connects directly to
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executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®.
tangy Tomato Purée, this season’s classic red.
“Instead of reinventing their wardrobe at the
Pair it with Turquoise for a retro look.
start of each season, consumers want pieces to
Aurora
complement what they already own. Pairing a
Thoughtful, cautious neutrals provide a dependable
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bold color with a basic piece or freshening up
backbone to the brights of spring. Kick back and
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their look with bright accents addresses the
enjoy the bubbly luxury of Pink Champagne. This
need for practicality, as well as fun.”
delicate, wispy tint is the season’s newest neutral.
Amparo Blue
The melding of Pink Champagne, Tomato Purée
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Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of
and Amparo Blue is a refreshing take on the classic
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calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations
springtime combination of red, white and blue.
in cool, vibrant, tropical Turquoise. This soothing
hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings
Three additional neutrals round out the palette.
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of escape, especially when paired with Amparo
Tuscany, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect
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Blue. With more warmth than the typical spring
backdrop and works well as a solid base color with
navy, this particular shade of blue is extremely
dynamic accents like Fusion Coral or Violet. Dried
appealing because of its brighter, more energetic
Herb is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with
Dried Herb
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attitude. Like the scent of a blossoming flower,
all other colors. Ideal for bigger ticket items, cool
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Violet lends a romantic air to the warm-weather
Eucalyptus is the eternal, practical gray. Choose
palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive
this nuanced neutral and add brightly colored
Eucalyptus
addition to any wardrobe.
exclamation points in shoes, jewelry and handbags.
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PeterSom
I N S P I R A T I O N
My choices reflect the need for happy, mood-
lifting colors that offer a bit of escapism.
C O L O R S
A warm, optimistic palette of brights ranging
from Tangerine Orange, Sunny Yellow and
Hibiscus Pink to shades of Blue in Azure
Lagoon and True Navy; Dove Grays and shades
of White ranging from Optic, Buttermilk and
Ivory anchor the palette
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Deeply Aqua Blue
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BadgleyMischka
I N S P I R A T I O N
Billie Holiday
C O L O R S
Scarlet, Fuchsia, Dusty Lavender,
Ebony and Ice White
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Scarlet – it is strong and passionate
Tomato Purée PANTONE 18-1661
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TracyReese
I N S P I R A T I O N
Pierre Bonnard’s unique approach to solid color by
building and layering multiple colors
C O L O R S
A combination of Blueberry, Peri and Ocean Wave
with a rainbow of Rich Berry, Bluebell, Crocus, Pale
Winsome, Passionfruit and Goldenrod
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Varying shades of Blue play a part in each delivery.
It’s a great wear-now color that transitions effortlessly
from season to season.
Fusion Coral PANTONE 16-1543
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LelaRose
I N S P I R A T I O N
The work of artist Alex Katz embodies the
sophisticated California spirit throughout the
collection
C O L O R S
Bold mixes of punchy pastels and electric
neons (Green Sheen and Boysenberry) with
colors drawn from the sand and sea
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Acacia is the color that gives this collection
the '50’s beach surfer feel. Sparingly used, it
packs quite a punch.
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NanetteLepore
I N S P I R A T I O N
Childhood memories of country garden sunsets
at a seaside summer home
C O L O R S
The warm end of our palette includes Citron,
Firefly, Tea Rose and Copper. On the cool side
we have Fog, Petrol and Sea Salt.
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
A hot Orange tone we call Firefly for its warmth
and intensity
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AdamLippes
I N S P I R A T I O N
A recent trip to the Kenyan Island Lamu,
located in the Indian Ocean
C O L O R S
A variety of contrasting pop colors along
with soft, natural pastels: a cool, true Indigo
Blue as a base for hot colors such as Bright
Pink Poppy and Golden Rich Tangerine
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Indigo and Tangerine
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MariaPinto
I N S P I R A T I O N
The range of emotions found in Argentine Tango:
the passion is Canna (Vibrant Orange) and cool
seduction is a moody shade of Mud (Warm Gray)
C O L O R S
The palette ranges from fiery to calm: Canna
(Vibrant Orange), Salvia (Cool Purple) and
Mimosa (Green-Yellow), balanced by Mud
(Warm Gray), Black, Cobalt and Orchid
(Deep Purple)
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Canna (Vibrant Orange) because it
moves all other colors toward a
dynamic and fresh energy
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ErinFetherston
I N S P I R A T I O N
Nara Park, a sacred deer park in Japan,
during cherry blossom season
C O L O R S
A neutral palette featuring Ivory, Beige
and Blush, in combination with Black and
Navy, punctuated with Lemon Yellow,
French Blue and Raspberry Pink
S I G N A T U R E C O L O R
Beige – I was drawn to its versatility
and sophistication
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