[COLORS] New Experiential Normal

Fashion Seasons give Consumers and Fashionistas  a sense of empowerment and a better sense of the market value.

We are living in a participatory culture, where we feel socially connected and live creative lives.  A growing desire to comprehend Traditions and Trends  is simplified to shift the mind-set of the fashion professionals into showcasing   a ‘New Experiential Normal’.

PINKS AND PURPLES – The  Spiritual Connection - VIOLET

Pink is not the first color of choice, but the family of reds continues to influence fashion thinking. Because of the feeling for the ladylike and Grace Kelly approach, pink is a natural direction for the season played up in glamorous fabrics types.

An innovation and unisex palette offers candy pink, eggplant and dark purple. These colors dare define a masculine style tinted by more feminine notes flattering all wardrobes.

YELLOWS and GOLDEN – The Sunrise

Yellow is a color of energy and optimism and signifies sharing. It exudes a sense of the positive, a sense which we are all looking for now. Shaded tones ranging from eggshell to cumin and gilt update yellows. These colors light up our regalia and provide spectacular contrasts in our ensembles.

RED and ORANGE – The  Tropical - Coral

The red range, a sure bet for bold silhouettes high in color and perfectly illustrating masculine and feminine pieces, offers salmon tinted, rust and carmine tones.

The confident citrus cocktail orange, mandarin, pineapple and lemon are winners. The shades that follow are classic and exotic are a delicacy to savour featuring deep harmonies enhanced with ochre – yellow and dynamic orange.

BROWN / SEPIA / BEIGE / DUSTY PINK – The Earth

Browns come in a variety of hues spanning from beige to ebony including a greyish brown for timid and discrete coordinates with reserved, classic allure.

Beige tones come in hues ranging from ecru to pinkish levels, illuminating details and emphasizing the refinement of the pieces.

BLUES and GREEN – The Nature Trail

The tones of water and sky are sources of inspiration. Blues have become indispensable basics for contemporary allure and this season range from indigo to tradition hues of navy and sea blues.

Our natural instinct and simple, but urgent desire to get closer to nature and to embody its colors dress us in green. This palette includes sea green, forest green and camouflage khaki.

METALLICS – The Glittered Age

A totally modern decorative look with the starry sheen of moon-dusted sequins and twinkling metallics. The antidote to hi-shine fling as we see a more low-key attitude to metallics coming into play. Take inspiration from planetary forces with moonbeam pewters, zircon or mineral greys and bronze, copper and golden.

The social whirl of colors which identifies fashion trends benefits the cultural life. Fashion emerges color strong as we all participate in the festive spirit of life.

Think Trend!

by Harilein Sabarwal

Fashion & Trend Forecaster