This season, designers express the many moods of fall with skillfully arranged collections that will enhance and enliven consumer outlooks as the colder months set in.
Here are the 10 colors the renowned color authority predicts will reign for fall.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, walks viewers through the colors that will be popular this fall. For more information, visit www.pantone.com/fall2013 .
Emerald was named Color of the Year for 2013 by Pantone, and LVX’s adaptation of this amazing color is vivacious and will intensify any outfit.
“This season’s color palette emphasizes this need for balance, while at the same time allowing for individuality, self-expression, and excitement," says Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute.
The spring 2013 palette mixes dynamic brights with novel neutrals to create a harmonious balance, according to the Pantone Color Institute.
With an unexpected mix of darks, brights, and neutrals, designers manipulate reality to transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life, according to the Pantone Color Institute.
From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall.
Spring colors likewise reflect differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, soft muted tones, and fun-loving pastels.
For spring 2012 designers are inspired by diverse influences, showcasing a range of styles and lifestyles — from free and playful to light and breezy, plus contemporary classics.
