Color Trend Report 2018-19 : S/S + A/W

The year of extremes, from neon pop – bubblegum vibe to minimal neutrals!

It is fascinating to know that we are right now in a time where major fashion eras of last couple of decades exist together along with the evolving future of fresh fashion trend. From a fashion and color trend point of view 2017 was the year that came to an end with a comeback of the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and the 90s fashion! – All follow the same ‘time-machine + present mix-tape’ theme.

PANTONE^® COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018  is  PANTONE 18-3838 ULTRA VIOLET :

Ultra violet takes two shades that are seemingly diametrically opposed — blue and red — and brings them together to create something new. It implies the mysteries of the cosmos, the support discoveries to go beyond where we are now. It is symbolic of infinite possibilities as the skies above us. Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets.

Spring/Summer 2018 :

According to the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report – London Fashion Week Spring 2018 by Laurie Pressman of Pantone Color Institute :

The 12 CALL OUT SHADES are –

• PANTONE 17-1563 : Cherry Tomato
• PANTONE 18-4043 : Palace Blue
• PANTONE 17-1514 : Ash Rose
• PANTONE 14-0121 : Nile Green
• PANTONE 13-0646 : Meadowlark
• PANTONE 15-1520 : Blooming Dahlia
• PANTONE 18-3838 : Ultra Violet
• PANTONE 18-1325 : Spiced Apple
• PANTONE 14-3207 : Pink Lavender
• PANTONE 12-2103 : Almost Mauve
• PANTONE 17-1929 : Rapture Rose
• PANTONE 13-0550 : Lime Punch

As per  Vogue –

Lavender: this color will dominate the whole summer season.

Purple: Pantone’s 2018 color of the year is Ultra Violet.

Rapture rose: a full, princess-like, intense pink shade.

Sky blue: a fresh color that evoke a serene sky. It’s great on mid or full-length dresses:

Light green: green is back also for summer 2018, this time with a delicate and fresh nuance.

Military green: considered now as a neutral hue, just like beige, it often ‘breaks’ elegant or sporty looks on military style pieces.

Milk white: a full, warm hue. Nothing to do with optical white, cooler and cyber-like.

Chocolate brown : brown is back on the runway.

Yellow: the same shade of the tracksuit sported by Uma Thurman in Tarantino’s Kill Bill. A vibrant, energizing tone of yellow. And yellow’s comeback for 2018 is strictly connected to purple, its complementary color.

Tomato red: a totally bold, entrancing hue.

Some other colors :

• Little Boy Blue
• Spring Crocus
• Emperador
• Safety Orange
• Arcadia
• Chili Oil
• Powdery Millennial Pink

Autumn/Winter 2018-19 :

According to the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report – London Fashion Week  Autumn/Winter 2018 by Laurie Pressman of Pantone Color Institute :The Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for London Autumn/Winter 2018 features a bold palette of autumnal hues complemented by some more surprising shades. The report underscores the top 12 colors for men’s and women’s fashion, as well as five new classics. Highlighting the experimental nature of London fashion, there are two additional shades for London; PANTONE 15-1515 Mellow Rose, a beloved and subtle, traditional English shade, and PANTONE 18-2045 Pink Peacock, in contrast, a striking statement color.

• PANTONE 19-1536 : Red Pear
• PANTONE 18-1549 : Valiant Poppy
• PANTONE 18-4048 : Nebulas Blue
• PANTONE 15-0850 : Ceylon Yellow
• PANTONE 18-0625 : Martini Olive
• PANTONE 16-1255 : Russet Orange
• PANTONE 18-3838 : Ultra Violet
• PANTONE 15-3520 : Crocus Petal
• PANTONE 15-1515 : Mellow Rose
• PANTONE 12-0740 : Limelight
• PANTONE 18-5025 : Quetzal Green
• PANTONE 18-2045 : Pink Peacock

The 4 SEASONAL CLASSICS are –

• PANTONE 19-4031 : Sargasso Sea
• PANTONE 11-4801 : Tofu
• PANTONE 14-1116 : Almond Buff
• PANTONE 14-4107 : Quiet Gray
• PANTONE 16-1438 : Meerkat

2018 METAL SHADES :

• Gunmetal
• Bright Silver
• Golden Glimmer

Best colors to mix and match:

NEUTRALS Color inspirations from Kim Kardashian-West :

Love her or hate her however, the one person  we can keep a close eye on everything trendy is Kim Kardashian West. The lady sure knows how to rock extremes when it comes to colors trends as well as fashion trends. And we can take notes from her!

“Trends will take two opposed directions: on one side towards a strong, vibrant palette, that recalls fauvist pictures, on the other towards pastel hues on light and destructured garments, for an ethereal look.” –SELENE OLIVA (Vogue)

Mix future with past, pastels with dark, and we’re here for it!

♡ XOXO ♡

*Source: Pantone.com, Vogue.com, elle.com, lucine-a.com, kimkardashianwest.com, glowsly.com

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