Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global
authority on color and provider of professional color standards for
the design industries, today unveiled the PANTONE®
Fashion Color Report Fall 2012, a comprehensive overview of
designers’ use of color in their upcoming collections. Released on
the first day of New York Fashion Week, the PANTONE Fashion Color
Report features the top 10 colors for women’s and men’s fashion for
fall 2012, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots. The
report is available for free download at
www.pantone.com/fall2012.
“By playing to consumers’ practical side with versatile
neutrals, and boosting their confidence with bold, spirited hues,
this skillfully balanced palette has something for everyone,” said
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color
Institute®.
The top colors for women’s fashion for fall 2012 are:
PANTONE 19-4056 Olympian Blue PANTONE 17-1463
Tangerine Tango PANTONE 18-5338 Ultramarine Green
PANTONE 17-4014 Titanium PANTONE 15-1142 Honey Gold
PANTONE 18-2133 Pink Flambé PANTONE 16-3817 Rhapsody
PANTONE 14-1506 Rose Smoke PANTONE 19-1012 French
Roast PANTONE 14-0445 Bright Chartreuse
The top colors for men’s fashion for fall 2012 are:
PANTONE 19-1012 French Roast PANTONE 19-4056 Olympian
Blue PANTONE 15-1142 Honey Gold PANTONE 17-1463
Tangerine Tango PANTONE 18-5338 Ultramarine Green
PANTONE 17-4014 Titanium PANTONE 19-1652 Rhubarb
PANTONE 14-0445 Bright Chartreuse PANTONE 16-3304 Sea
Fog PANTONE 12-0304 Whitecap Gray
From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and
warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall
season. With an unexpected mix of darks, brights and neutrals, they
cleverly manipulate reality to transport consumers to an enchanting
place, free from the stresses of everyday life.
As the season transitions from the heat of summer, Bright
Chartreuse, a vital yellow-green, pays homage to a typical
spring shade and creates a bridge into the cooling days of fall.
Reminiscent of bright green foliage, it provides a perfect accent
to every color in the palette.
Like the name implies, Pink Flambé is a delicious,
vibrant pink with a bit of heat to it. Pair it with vivacious and
enticing Tangerine Tango for an ongoing retro feeling. Or,
to bring a calming element to the mix, combine these vibrant warm
tones with Ultramarine Green, a deep, cooling blue-green.
Ethereal Rhapsody is a grayed-down purple that also
encourages comfort and serenity with its quiet, muted tone.
Honey Gold, a mellow, burnished yellow, suggests the
soft-muted tones of sunlight to brighten a fall day. Pair it with
sensible and strong Olympian Blue, a patriotic blue that
will surely make its way into fall and winter athletic
apparel.
Rich and robust, French Roast is a tasty, sophisticated
hue that is a great alternative to the black and charcoal basics
typically worn in the fall. Other staple neutrals include elegant
and versatile Titanium, the quintessential cool gray, and
Rose Smoke, a veiled rose tone that pairs well with Rhapsody
and Titanium.
Similar to this season’s palette for women, there is something
for everyone in the top color selections for
men. Rhubarb, a deep, pungent hue, brings intensity to
the palette, and is best paired with Tangerine Tango and
Honey Gold for a collegiate look. To hit the ski
slopes in style, combine Ultramarine Green with Bright
Chartreuse and Olympian Blue for the ultimate in winter
athletic apparel.
Moving from the vibrant tones of fall to more neutral basics,
Whitecap Gray is a classic off-white, reminiscent of an
overturning wave under a winter sky. Sea Fog, a gray with a
muted purple cast, exudes just the right amount of confidence and
masculinity. Pair these two neutrals with the strength of
Titanium for a subtle and sophisticated direction. Combine
all three neutrals in a dress shirt or tie with basic, versatile
French Roast for a classic fall look.
The colors featured in the PANTONE Fashion Color Report are
culled from the PANTONE FASHION + HOME Color System, the
most widely used and recognized color standards system in the
world. Each season, Pantone surveys the designers of New York
Fashion Week and beyond to collect feedback on prominent collection
colors, color inspiration and color philosophy. This information is
used to create the PANTONE Fashion Color Report, which serves as a
reference tool throughout the year for fashion enthusiasts,
reporters and retailers.
Pricing and Availability
Colors featured in the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Fall 2012
are available as cotton swatch card sets featuring 4” x 4”
loose-format swatch cards of all 10 colors in each palette. Each 10
card set is available for U.S. $99.50 at www.pantone.com.
About Pantone
Pantone, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has
been the world’s color authority for nearly 50 years, providing
design professionals with products and services for the colorful
exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color
inspiration, Pantone now offers paint and designer-inspired
products and services for consumers. More information is available
at www.pantone.com.
About X-Rite
X-Rite, Incorporated, is the global leader in color science and
technology. The company, which now includes color industry leader
Pantone, develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative
color solutions through measurement systems, software, color
standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting,
measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps
users get color right the first time and every time, which
translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a
range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography,
graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles,
dental and medical. For further information, please visit
www.xrite.com.
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