As the season transitions from the heat of summer, Bright Chartreuse, a vital yellow-green, pays homage to a typical spring shade and creates a bridge into the cooling days of fall.
Illustration by Nanette Lepore. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Like the name implies, Pink Flambé is a delicious, vibrant pink with a bit of heat to it.
Illustration by Rachel Roy. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Pair Pink Flambé with vivacious and enticing Tangerine Tango for an ongoing retro feeling.
Illustrations by Bill Blass by Jeffrey Monteiro. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Ultramarine Green is a deep, cooling blue-green.
Illustration by Ella Moss by Pamela Protzel Scott. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Ethereal Rhapsody is a grayed-down purple that encourages comfort and serenity with its quiet, muted tone.
Illustration by Nicole Miller. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Honey Gold, a mellow, burnished yellow, suggests the soft-muted tones of sunlight to brighten a fall day.
Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Olympian Blue is a patriotic blue that will surely make its way into fall and winter athletic apparel.
Illustration by Tadashi Shoji. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Rich and robust, French Roast is a tasty, sophisticated hue that is a great alternative to the black and charcoal basics typically worn in the fall.
Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Titanium is a quintessential cool gray.
Illustration by Charlotte Ronson. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Rose Smoke is a neutral veiled rose tone.
Illustration by BCBG by Max and Lubov Azria. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
As the season transitions from the heat of summer, Bright Chartreuse, a vital yellow-green, pays homage to a typical spring shade and creates a bridge into the cooling days of fall.
Illustration by Nanette Lepore. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Like the name implies, Pink Flambé is a delicious, vibrant pink with a bit of heat to it.
Illustration by Rachel Roy. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Pair Pink Flambé with vivacious and enticing Tangerine Tango for an ongoing retro feeling.
Illustrations by Bill Blass by Jeffrey Monteiro. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Ultramarine Green is a deep, cooling blue-green.
Illustration by Ella Moss by Pamela Protzel Scott. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Ethereal Rhapsody is a grayed-down purple that encourages comfort and serenity with its quiet, muted tone.
Illustration by Nicole Miller. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Honey Gold, a mellow, burnished yellow, suggests the soft-muted tones of sunlight to brighten a fall day.
Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Olympian Blue is a patriotic blue that will surely make its way into fall and winter athletic apparel.
Illustration by Tadashi Shoji. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Rich and robust, French Roast is a tasty, sophisticated hue that is a great alternative to the black and charcoal basics typically worn in the fall.
Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Titanium is a quintessential cool gray.
Illustration by Charlotte Ronson. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
Rose Smoke is a neutral veiled rose tone.
Illustration by BCBG by Max and Lubov Azria. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012.
From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall season. With an unexpected mix of darks, brights and neutrals, they cleverly manipulate reality to transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life, according to the Pantone Color Institute. “By playing to consumers’ practical side with versatile neutrals and boosting their confidence with bold, spirited hues, this skillfully balanced palette has something for everyone,” said Leatrice Eiseman, the institute’s executive director.
Colors and images in the slideshow are from Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2012 (excerpts reprinted with permission). To view the full report, visit www.pantone.com/fall2012.
Pantone Colors displayed here may not match Pantone identified solid color standards. Consult current Pantone for fashion and home color system publications for accurate color. Pantone and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC.
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