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Colour forecasting for 2009:
Palace blue- A favourite among designers, takes a steadfast,
classic, spring, navy-like tone and makes it sparkle. If paired with
any colour, it offers many intriguing spring combinations.
Lavender- presents a softer, more summary hue, extending the
mystical aspects of purple available last fall.
Super lemon- As yellow continues to make its mark on the world
of fashion, tangy Super lemon brings out a fun, optimistic outlook
to the palette. Its luminosity is determined to evoke a smile and
attract the roving consumers' eyes.
Salmon rose- The sublet of oranges, Salmon rose is flattering
to most complexions, and is beautiful and summer glow.
Fuchsia Red- Think sensual and seductive Fuchsia Red for
clothing, as well as lipstick and nail polish selections, this spring.
With its blue undertones, this cool red is a real show-stopper,
adding a sense of elegance to the palette.
Rose dust:- breaks away from the typical neutrals associated
with spring by adding dimension with subtle rose undertones.
Slate Grey:- is a nuanced neutrals that can be paired and
associated with any of the above mentioned colours.
FASHION notes FASHION notes
Vibrant green:- The quintessential spring hue, perpetuating
the idea of freshness and renewal, brings a true verdancy to
the palette in a time of revitalization.
Dark Citron:- a citrus-inspired green is calmer and more
serious than most, offering an element of sophistication to the
mix.
Lucite green:- is a reflective, clean, clear subtle hue adds a
slight shimmer to the attire.
So why don't we instinctively know which colors look best on
us? Actually, we do. We're naturally drawn to the colors that suit
us best. Unfortunately, we may have been unduly influenced
over the years by parents, siblings, or peers who have different
coloring than us. Combine that with the Fashion Industry
showing its latest "must haves" twice a year with little regard to
this concept, and you could have a closet full of clothes with
colors you can't wear. So, for a sporty-haute-couture savvy
demand of a young, chic, modern brand is quintessential to
keep up with the joneses.
(Extracts from Fashion trendsetter that brings out Pantone
fashion report spring forecast 2009 to get you the best this year
with a vision of exciting and surprising summer optimism).
Fashion colours Spring 2009
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colour
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Makes your eyes sparkle.?
Gives your skin a healthy, flawless appearance.
Makes you look younger.
Increases your self-confidence
Wearing the
"right colors"
Wearing the
"wrong colors"
Dulls the skin, hair, and eyes.?
Magnifies skin imperfections.
Makes you look older than you are.
Makes you appear heavier than you are.?
Colours evolve from season to season and
spring 2009 also follows the same trend.
Spring traditionally evokes a sense of
freshness and new beginnings, with
sprouting shoots & blossoming flowers
that inspire designers to breakout of the
winter doldrums. Bright colours return to
the top 10 list for spring 2009, as the
culture shock is the heart of this crazy
trend. New technologies make it possible
to create a world in a recycled mix of
environments, artisan crafts, etc. The need
of an hour is to create surprise with an
explosion of new and enlightens colours.
Fall 2008 saw blue and purple rise to the
forefront of fashion.