PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring released

12 Sep '11

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Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, unveiled the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2012. The release of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with New York Fashion Week.

The report features the top 10 colors for women's fashion for spring 2012, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available for free download at website. This season's report also includes the most directional hues for men's spring 2012 fashion.

The top colors for women's fashion for spring 2012 are:

PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango

PANTONE 13-0759 Solar Power

PANTONE 18-3628 Bellflower

PANTONE 18-2140 Cabaret

PANTONE 19-3953 Sodalite Blue

PANTONE 14-0116 Margarita

PANTONE 14-2808 Sweet Lilac

PANTONE 14-5420 Cockatoo

PANTONE 18-1210 Driftwood

PANTONE 16-1120 Starfish

“Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “They have learned how color can help them alter a mood, while providing the vitality and enthusiasm that enables them to experiment with new looks and color combinations.”

For spring 2012, designers are inspired by diverse influences, showcasing a range of styles and lifestyles – from free and playful to light and breezy, and contemporary classics. Colors likewise reflect these differing moods, encapsulating vivid brights, fun-loving pastels and soft, muted tones.

Provocative Tangerine Tango, an enticing juicy orange, is a vivacious and appealing refresher to enliven anyone's outlook this spring. Providing a jolt of energy, Solar Power radiates warmth and cheer.

Fanciful Bellflower, a distinct ornamental purple, exudes uniqueness and creativity. Scintillating and sexy, Cabaret is a sensual and intense rosy-red – an excellent choice for summer clothing and cosmetics.

Sodalite Blue, a classic maritime hue, brings order and calmness to mind. Like an anchor to a ship, this dependable shade works with every color in the palette. Cockatoo, a tactile blue-green, is sure to make spirits soar. This unusual hue adds a whimsical touch to the palette and will make a statement this spring.

Margarita, a piquant yellow-green, lifts spirits with its refreshing and stimulating glow. Reminiscent of a blossoming garden on an early spring morning, fragrant Sweet Lilac evokes the fresh scents of summer. This delicate pinkish lilac adds a touch of romance to any wardrobe.

Natural, versatile neutrals add practicality to this season's brights. Driftwood, an adaptable blend of beige and gray with a slightly weathered feel, and Starfish, a perfect warm summer neutral, complement all of the colors in this season's top 10.

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