Shopping for fall and winter isan exciting experience. Magazines are filled with color and fashion trends, andnew styles come into the market. The color palate of fall and winter, 2009 gravitatestowards sober tones. The coming year's assortment offers nuanced hues,providing more opportunity for creativity, along with unexpected colorcombinations. It holds dark hues such as earthy greens of algae and mud, richbrowns, bright shades of mauve, and, volcanic blazes of violet and lava. Designersare preparing themselves for the bold colors, with an optimistic hope that itwill be what the customer desires.
Fall/Winter 2009:
Fall '08 witnessed purple andblue rising to the forefront of fashion. Forthcoming winter's palette has a mixand match of lighter and darker shades, with the former dominating the season. Colorsare firmly in accord with nature. Darker shades of almost black and deep purpleadd a dramatic effect, while soft neutrals show a mysterious, feminine mood,mingling futurism and fantasy.
Classic Black: 'Black isback' in a big way. A popular color in fashion, ever stylish, and never out oftrend. It has always topped the color trends, and 2009 is not an exception.Black appeals alone and also when supplemented with neutrals or combined withdark hues of red and sapphire blue, or with prints. Black and whitecombinations will be in fad making the garments to look peppy and sharp, Whiteswill be soft and flattering with their creamy cast.
Cool Lilac: Lilac is abeautiful color that elevates and gives a feminine appearance. This pale hueoffers an iridescent view in the winter sun giving a sensual experience.Supplementing shades of wine purple with a hint of red to violet purple and pastelsof delicate lilac will be in fad.
Beige Tint: Beige, theyellowish cream color has its share in the forthcoming winter palette. This icysnow pastel is for those who are light minded and young at heart. Hues of freshmarmalade and almond biscotti along with stripes and check patterns give anultimate sophisticated urban style. Dresses in grayish tan will portray theirshades under the frosty dew.
Earthy Green: Saturatedwinter green, clay and earthy neutrals with novel textures. From rich andtextured olives to jewel-tone emerald green, many types of attire can be seenin this luxurious color. A preferred shade of green paired with black will bea perfect combination for the fall sophistication.
Grey: Precious grey tints illuminates the scene reminding of a moonlit landscape. This neutral shade gives a timeless appeal. Shades of grey from charcoal to heather will be seen in everything from tights to dresses and sweaters. Soft greys make a perfect day wear. Greys paired with plum pinks will create a fresh autumn color scheme. Paired with metallic especially silver and bronze, grey makes a great base for the outfit.
Red: Intense warm and full flavored red creates an impact throughout all seasons. It comes in every hue from rich cranberry, to iron oxide. Eye catching, feminine, and sexy - burst of this hue will add life to murky palette of grey monochromes. A red skirt paired with a black and white jacket will be in trend. Crimson, tones of rare ruby, and hypnotic flame shades will be seen in dress patterns. This shade will be the favorite choice of glamour queens, righteous rockers and futuristic femmes.
Golden Hue: Sheen metallic shades of gold brighten up the winter palette, adding a touch of tame to the season. The dazzling appeal of this hue rests in its ability to reflect light and enhance curves. Gold tones of tobacco supplemented with brown will be seen in tiny paisley patterns and pliss stripes. This metallic shade will be seen in mini-dresses, straight skirts, wide belts, and simple tanks.
Steel Blue: For lovers of blue, the color is still around, continuing from the Summer/Spring palette. Tones of marbled sky and dappled ivy create a luminous lacquer effect. Emotionally opposite to red, it gives a relaxed feeling. Blue deepens with the fall of the thermostat figures. Always regarded as a prestigious color, paired in perfect combinations, it gives an attractive and mature look.
Colors express a lot of feeling and play an integral part in fashion. Mix and match of appropriate colors, creating a unique style for themselves is the consumers own choice. With their own favorite choice of colors, the wearer portrays an image of excitement, energy, enthusiasm and confidence.
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