spring 2013 - pantone's fashion color report

The global authority of color – Pantone – who “has been inspiring design professionals with products, services and leading technology for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity” – has released the Spring 2013 fashion color report & 2013 color of the year!

In the coming months, look for an abundance of  light hued shades of dusk blue, tender shoots, lemon zest, linen, poppy red, nectarine, monaco blue, african violet, grayed jade and especially the newly revealed color of the year … Emerald 17-5641

“Emerald, a vivid, verdant green, enhances our sense of well-being further by inspiring insight, as well as promoting balance and harmony.

Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

Emerald for Fashion
The prevalence of green has been steadily rising for several seasons, especially in the fashion and couture markets, and even on the red carpet. Appropriate for every occasion, Emerald’s classic elegance makes for striking and irresistible women’s formal and everyday wear as well as accessories. Emerald also makes a strong statement in men’s sportswear, knitwear and ties. Fashion designers featured in the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2013, including Tracy Reese, Nanette Lepore, Barbara Tfank, NAHM and Marimekko, are incorporating Emerald into their spring collections. Balanced yet sophisticated, Emerald enlivens all colors in the spectrum and will continue to make a statement beyond spring and summer into fall and winter.”

as quoted from Pantone

peacock & lime LOVES emerald 

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