Trend Setting

Color Me Trendy

Before the winter snow had thawed, fashion designers decided the trends for this autumn.  February’s New York Fashion Week showcased fabric colors and styles for our next season. Thanks to Pantone, Inc., the leading expert in color choice for fashion and home, we can keep up with the color trends. You can see the Pantone, Inc. color choices for fall 2008 online at www.pantone.com.

So what colors has Pantone, Inc. announced for fall? You can expect bright, cooler colors, with blue and purple leading the way.  Pantone’s 2008 Color of the Year, Blue Iris, is the most popular color chosen by designers. Warm browns and cool grays will be mixed into the color palette, as well as variations of warm red, orange and yellow. 

It’s easy to enjoy the color trends for fall, the season of change, and still keep a little change in your pocket. For the trendy, and budget-conscious, person, buy just one or two items for the new season. You can pair the items with things you already have to make the style your own. A sweater, jacket or shirt in the color palettte for fall works just as well as an entire wardrobe. Women can also try a new handbag or piece of jewelry to show they are keeping up with the latest style without going overboard.

To bring color and warmth into your home, try adding a few pillows or blankets in your favorite forecasted color. For the adventurous spirit, try painting that color on an accent wall. Find a color to work with the décor you already have, or start brand new.

As quickly as the seasons change, so do the fashion trends. Enjoy the current season’s color choices now, and look forward to a new selection next season as well!

What Pantone color combinations would you choose for your wardrobe or your home?