FALL COLORS FOR 2014...

The calendar is only halfway through July but I feel it is my duty to prepare you for the upcoming season's colors to look forward to for fashion and design.   

For more than 20 years The Pantone Institute, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to forecast the season's most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for fall 2014. 

First up is the leader of the pack and the Color of the Year for 2014: Radiant Orchid #18-3224 - a captivating and adaptable shade that enchants the complete spectrum...

Royal Blue #19-3955 - an evocative and dignified hue that provides more complexity and excitement than the average navy while still remaining versatile...

Aluminum #16-1107 - a futuristic stainless steel shade that serves as a complex neutral...

Aurora Red #18-1550 - a sophisticated shade with verve and spark...

Misted Yellow #14-0837 - a ray of sunlight and warmth that alludes to the promise of spring to come...

Sangria #19-2047 - an exotic red that evokes a sense of glamorous adventure and faraway destinations...

Mauve Mist #15-3207 - a romantic and elegant purple shade...

Cognac #18-1421 - a classy and cultured brown that takes a typical autumnal color to a sumptuous realm...

Bright Cobalt #19-4037 - a twist on the traditional cobalt blue with a slightly green undertone...

Cypress #18-0322 - a powerful and majestic green...

Look for these colors and combinations to create color palettes that will dominate the scene in fashion and interior design. Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Images courtesy of Pantone.com and Pinterest.com

PANTONE FASHION COLOR REPORT FOR FALL 2013...

Although its been out since February, I could not bare to discuss the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2013 until now.

I'm so happy that there is a range of glorious hues that mix with harmonious balance (if used properly, of course). Of course its anchor continues to be the Color of the Year - Pantone's 17-5641, the vibrant Emerald.

The colors drive the creations of some of the world's most celebrated fashion designers such as Pamella Roland, Nanette Lepore, Herve Leger, Rachel Roy and Tadashi Shoji. Being the fashion-loving interior designer that I am, I anxiously await their color infused upcoming lines...

 

 

One of my favorite relative newcomers to the world of fashion is Kelly Wearstler, the noted interior designer. I can't wait to see what she has in store from both worlds of design. 

I'm sure we'll see these colors as integral elements of other interior designers' creations as well. I'll delve into each of these fabulous colors in interiors in the weeks to come.  In the meantime, happy trend spotting..

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE.