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Top Autumn 2024 colours from Pantone®

Top Autumn 2024 colours from Pantone®

Crazy weather

I’m beginning to think that the warmer weather of last week was ‘false spring’ and led me in to a false sense of warmer months being imminent. Because this week, we are back to the erratic weather including rain, floods, high winds and even more frosty nights and misty mornings.

It seems the shoots in the ground thought the same as me and I hope they can make it unscathed through to spring soon.

Autumn 2024 colours

Whilst I am longing for Spring, it’s at this time of the year that I think about seasons even further away with the recent fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan this month, and Paris this week.

From these fashion weeks, Pantone® have predicted 10 colours that they think will be prevalent in Autumn/Winter 2024/25 which all make me feel warm and cosy like I’m wrapped in a luxurious velvet blanket.

Food

There’s a big vibe of autumnal produce and harvest time in this mix of colours including names of plum, pumpkin, orange, tomato, egg plant (aubergine), and almond milk.

Nature

Lots of the colours evoke the natural work around us with fern, rainforest, iguana, pine cone, sheepkin and swan.

Crisp mornings

There’s a sense of chilly cold winter skys from Starlight Blue right through to Evening Blue.

Weather

Even these colours are hinting at the crazy changing weather we’re experiencing with extremes such as Storm Front, Sunburn, Misted Yellow and Moonstruck.

Fall 2024 colours 

The top ten colours for Fall 2024 from New York Fashion Week are:
  • Tomato Cream 16-1348
  • Scarlet Smile 19-1558
  • Golden Palm 17-0839 TCX
  • Aventurine 19-5421
  • Red Orange 17-1464
  • Fern 16-0430
  • Italian Plum 19-2514
  • Moonstruck 14-4500
  • Winter Sky 14-4307
  • Lucent White 11-0700

Fall 2024 extra colours from LFW

Most of the colours have the same vibe at London Fashion Week, with some slightly different hues. The noticeable difference was a yellowy brown at NYFW (of Buckthorn Brown) which were replaced with a bright blue (or Wave Ride) at LFW.

Here are the colours for Fall 2024 from LFW:

  • Pureed Pumpkin 17-1449
  • Misted Yellow 14-0837
  • Starlight Blue 12-4609
  • Cherry Tomato 17-1563
  • Sunburn 16-1429
  • Wave Ride 17-4129
  • Storm Front 17-1503
  • Eggplant 19-2311
  • Almond Milk 12-4301
  • Rain Forest 19-5232

Neutral basics

Pantone® have also updated the Fall 2024 Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of beige, brown, grey, navy, and an earthy brown. The normal whites made it in to the main set of colours this season.

The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2024 from NYFW are:

  • White Swan 12-000
  • Raw Umber 17-1422
  • Dark Gull Gray 18-0403
  • Baritone Blue 19-3812
  • Buckhorn Brown 18-0935

    The Fall 2024 Classic Colour Palette at London Fashion Week swapped some of the main colours to the neutral palette including the addition of a moss green. They are:

    • Sheepskin 14-1122
    • Iguana 18-0525
    • Pinecone 19-1121
    • Dark Shadows 19-3906
    • Evening Blue 19-3815

        Colour themes

        Colour plays an important part in our lives and it’ll be interesting to see how these colours filter through to influence everything around us.

        Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

        Top Autumn 2023 colours from Pantone®

        Top Autumn 2023 colours from Pantone®

        Shortages

        At the time of writing, some vegetables are being rationed at some supermarkets due to poor weather in the countries where the produce is grown. We just for granted that whatever the season and time of year, that we can have any type of possible fruit or vegetable. We are disappointed not to be able to buy tomatoes at the moment but realistically they aren’t really in season.

        Since lockdown and more so in recent times of economic uncertainty and a cost of living crisis, it has become apparent and more important to me that we should eat seasonally, buy locally and even grow our own produce. To not only help our pockets but to make sustainable choices for the environment too.

        Paralleled with this, for Lent I had decided to ‘give’ this year, rather than ‘give up’. Like I did at Christmas with a reverse advent calendar, I am giving something each day of Lent to the local foodbank.

        Autumn 2023 colours

        All these thoughts of seasons is quite timely, as whilst we are on the brink of Spring, my thoughts are drawn to the end of the year with recent fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan this month, and Paris next month.

        From these fashion weeks, Pantone® have predicted 10 colours that they think will be prevalent in Autumn/Winter 2023/24 which all evoke an earthy, back to nature vibe in keeping with my current food seasonality thoughts.

        Forest school

        Nothing quite beats a crisp morning surrounded by nature. With trees sheltering you away from technology, away from noise, away from any stresses. Just exploring and being present. Then warming up round a roaring fire, cradling a warm mug of hot chocolate. Some of the colours ooze autumnal vibes, like the changing colours of the leaves as they fall from the trees. With reds, burnt oranges, browns and yellows flickers of the fire.

        Winter getaway

        These warming colours are contrasted with the icy cold winter days of a winter skiing scene, such as turquoise, lilac and bright blues reminiscent of cloudless skies and mountain ranges.

        Fresh vegetables

        Finally, there is a sense of freshness in the cool green shades eluding to any harvesting crops perhaps of Kohlrabi (which is in season now), Olive Oil and Sharp Green.

        Fall 2023 colours 

        The top ten colours for Fall 2023 from New York Fashion Week are:
        • PANTONE 12-0912 Tender Peach
        • PANTONE 17-2624 Rose Violet
        • PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta
        • PANTONE 17-1464 Red Orange
        • PANTONE 19-1555 Red Dahlia
        • PANTONE 13-0751 High Visibility
        • PANTONE 17-3934 Persian Jewel
        • PANTONE 13-6030 Carnival Glass
        • PANTONE 17-1544 Burnt Sienna
        • PANTONE 14-0255 Kohlrabi

        Fall 2023 extra colours from LFW

        Most of the colours have the same vibe at London Fashion Week, with some slightly different hues. The noticeable differences were the oranges at NYFW (of Tender Peach and Red Orange) which were replaced with a purple and bright blue at LFW.

        Here are the colours for Fall 2023 from LFW:

        • PANTONE 16-1544 Persimmon
        • PANTONE 15-1624 Conch Shell
        • PANTONE 18-1664 Fiery Red
        • PANTONE 19-1337 Fired Brick
        • PANTONE 13-0535 Sharp Green
        • PANTONE 14-3921 Lacecap Hydrangea
        • PANTONE 14-0957 Spectra Yellow
        • PANTONE 16-0847 Olive Oil
        • PANTONE 19-3336 Sparkling Grape
        • PANTONE 16-4535 Blue Atoll

        Neutral basics

        Pantone® have also created a Fall 2023 Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of white, navy, an earthy brown, light grey, plus a rich beige.

        The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2023 from NYFW are:

        • PANTONE 11-0608 Coconut Milk
        • PANTONE 19-3810 Eclipse
        • PANTONE 19-0913 Hot Fudge
        • PANTONE 13-4403 Silver Birch
        • PANTONE 16-1333 Doe

          The Fall 2023 Classic Colour Palette at London Fashion Week swapped out the navy and earthy brown, for a dark forest green and a dark grey. They are:

          • PANTONE 15-1216 Pale Khaki
          • PANTONE 19-0414 Forest Night
          • PANTONE 13-4108 Nimbus Cloud
          • PANTONE 12-0703 Seedpearl
          • PANTONE 18-0202 Lava Smoke

              Colour themes

              Colour plays an important part in our lives and it’ll be interesting to see how these colours filter through to influence things around us.

              Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

              Top Autumn 2022 colours from Pantone®

              Top Autumn 2022 colours from Pantone®

              Change of season

              It’s coming up to the Spring equinox this weekend and it definitely feels like the seasons are shifting with the very welcome return of sunnier weather and longer days.
              I feel like I’ve lost a whole month – February was a complete right off for me. So it’s quite a shock to be in March already!

              With the change in season, comes the start of the ‘social season’ in spring and summer when it was traditional for members of the upper class to change their residence (from their country houses to London) in order to attend events of the season.

              These events include Cheltenham Festival (March), the Grand National (April), The Boat Race (April), Badminton Horse Trials (May), Chelsea Flower Show (May), Epsom Derby (June), Royal Ascot (June), Cricket test matches at Lord’s (July), Wimbledon (July), Henley Royal Regatta (July), Edinburgh International Festival (August) , Cowes week (August), the Proms (July-September) and ending with Goodwood Revival (September).

              Historically the ‘London season’ events would’ve coincided with political business in the city and conclude when the elite would return to their country homes for the beginning of the shooting season on 12th August.

              Autumn 2022 colours

              Whilst we enter the beautiful and hopeful season of Spring, my thoughts drift to the cooler months at the end of the year with the recent fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan last month, then Paris earlier this month. It was good to see them back to being in person again this year (although only via invite only this time).

              From these fashion weeks, Pantone® have predicted 10 colours that they think will be prevalent in Autumn/Winter 2022/23.

              Fiery

              There are some really bright and bold colours to make a statement this autumn that are reminiscent of a roaring fire on Guy Fawkes night. Or for me, they evoke memories of the recent Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games held in Beijing. The fiery red (Lava Falls) feels similar to the Chinese flag and the Orange Tiger provides a nod to the Year of the Tiger which was marked recently for Chinese New Year.

              Polar

              I’ve loved watching all the winter sports coverage and a number of the colours conjure up images of cold winters on the piste (or equally on a dark polar night) such as an icy turquoise (Watersprout), a pale pink (Nosegay) and the dark navy blue night sky of Midnight.

              Rainforest

              Lastly, there is a real grounding of some earthy, natural colours that would be happily found in a luscious rainforest including greens of Amazon and Martini, along with a rich brown (Caramel).

              Fall 2022 colours 

              The top ten colours for Fall 2022 from New York Fashion Week are:
              • Pantone 18-1552 Lava Falls
              • Pantone 14-0852 Samoan Sun
              • Pantone 16-1358 Orange Tiger
              • Pantone 17-2624 Rose Violet
              • Pantone 18-6024 Amazon
              • Pantone 14-2806 Nosegay
              • Pantone 14-4618 Waterspout
              • Pantone 18-1148 Caramel Café
              • Pantone 19-4127 Midnight
              • Pantone 18-0625 Martini Olive 

              Fall 2022 extra colours from LFW

              They may have different names but in the main the colours are repeated at London Fashion Week, with Watersprout apparent at both. There was one additional colour (instead of the bright pink from NYFW) to round off the colours for Fall 2022 in the form of the purple of Meadow Violet (similar to the current colour of the year, Very Peri).

              Neutral classics

              Pantone® have also created a Fall 2022 Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of white, cream, dark and light grey, plus khaki green.

              The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2022 are:

              • Pantone 12-0602 Arctic Wolf
              • Pantone 12-0813 Autumn Blonde
              • Pantone 19-4105 Polar Night
              • Pantone 17-0210 Loden Frost
              • Pantone 16-3917 Chiseled Stone

                Colour themes

                Colour plays an important part in our lives and it’ll be interesting to see how these colours filter through to influence things around us.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                Top Fall 2021 colours from Pantone® for autumn weddings

                Top Fall 2021 colours from Pantone® for autumn weddings

                Autumn 2021 colours

                We await the roadmap announcement next week, when we hope that there is clearer guidance on the way out of lockdown including what will happen to weddings in 2021. We can assume that weddings may not include receptions for a while and then may remain in quite small numbers for a while.

                Hopefully by autumn, we will be in a better position to think about weddings again. I’m thinking ahead for later in the year as Pantone® have announced the colours for the autumnal and winter months of 2021/22.

                Fashion weeks have been taking place virtually this year with New York last week, London this week and Milan and Paris later this month. Pantone® have predicted 10 colours that they think will be prevalent in Fall/Winter 2021/22.

                bold

                There are some bright and bold of colours to really make a statement this autumn. Leading the way, the yellow colour of the year (Illuminating) brightens the mood and provides a glimmer of sunny days ahead.

                the blues

                We may be feeling a bit blue at the moment, but the calming blues will relax us by a Spring Lake or under the Clear Sky, lazing by the pool of Mykonos or Ibiza Blue. With reliable and stable navy (Rhodonite or After Midnight).

                bonfires

                Rich, earthy, autumnal fiery colours are reminiscent of bonfires and sitting from a firepit toasting marshmallows, including Fire Whirl, Adobe, Root Beer, Red Alert, Tomato Cream, Daylily, Downtown Brown.

                Fall 2021 colours

                The top ten colours for Fall 2021 are:

                • Pantone 18-4434 Mykonos Blue
                • Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating
                • Pantone 18-6022 Leprechaun
                • Pantone 18-2330 Fuchsia Fedora
                • Pantone 13-1716 Pale Rosette
                • Pantone 17-1340 Adobe
                • Pantone 18-1453 Fire Whirl
                • Pantone 19-3838 Rhodonite
                • Pantone 18-4221 Spring Lake
                • Pantone 19-1228 Root Beer

                Neutral basics

                Pantone® have also created a Fall 2021 Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of off-white, grey, cream and olive green.

                The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2021 are:

                • Pantone 11-1007 Coconut Cream
                • Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray
                • Pantone 13-0919 Soybean
                • Pantone 18-0527 Olive Branch

                Fall 2021 extra colours from LFW

                They may have different names but in the main the colours are repeated at London Fashion Week, along with a couple of additional colours (instead of the bright cerise pink and cream colours) to round off the colours for Fall 2021. There’s also a bit of a rejig of whether some colours sit in the neutrals or the main set (as navy gets demoted at LFW to the neutral basics). Here are the extra orange and burgundy shades:

                • Pantone 19-1537 Winery
                • Pantone 15-0956 Daylily

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings (hopefully) later this year.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                 

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                Top Spring 2021 colours from Pantone®

                Top Spring 2021 colours from Pantone®

                Some normality

                2020 has been nothing like normal. So it is almost reassuring to have some familiarity appear in the calendar this week, with the fashion weeks starting and the announcement of colours for the forthcoming seasons.

                In light of new government laws, it seems that things are going to tighten again and we should strap ourselves in for a rocky winter time. So thinking forward to next Spring (when experts suggest we may start to hopefully emerge on the other side) is not only apt but a ray of sunlight to yearn for.

                Spring normally brings new hope and the start of the growing season. And next year also brings new promise and a chance for us to finally breathe again (please forgive the unintentional pun) after, what we pray, is the worst of Covid-19. By Spring 2021, I’m hopeful that we will be able to hit refresh and the mood can finally be lightened. 

                The latest Pantone® announcement predicts that the colours that will dominate the scene for next year’s Spring and Summer are light, bright, fresh and soothing. Just what we’ll need after a dark few months.

                Spring 2021

                So with the fashion weeks kicking off, Pantone® have revealed the Spring/Summer colours to look out for in 2021. And it’ll be great to see the colours appearing in (possibly postponed) weddings next year. 

                I’m not usually a massive fan of pastel colours, but this set of colours seems so calming. To me, they paint a wonderful picture of being by the seaside with bright colours of the sun, calming colours of the sea and sky, along with pale ice cream colours, cheerful beach hut bunting colours, plus some grounding sand colours. 

                There is the chance to have fun with these colours and create some beautiful and unique combinations. The Pantone® Color Institute’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman said “What it’s playing to is this whole idea of more choices for people. The idea is that they have had so little choice in so many other areas of their lives in the last several months, let’s try to have some fun again. That’s what we’re looking for and fashion gives us that opportunity.”

                Seaside

                It’s no secret that I love being by the seaside. In fact, I also dreamed of living by the sea which has bubbled up more to the surface during lockdown. We live in probably one of the parts of the UK that is frustratingly furthest away from the seaside. During lockdown we longed to be more remote and get away from the same four walls.

                Thankfully over the summer we had a couple of day trips to a wonderful secluded beach and it felt like complete escapism. It was great to be by the wild sea, where the kids could run free on the beach, and we could feel energised by the sun. The change of scene gave the opportunity to relax and forget. 

                So I’m pleased to see that blues (of Cerulean, Colour of the Year in 2000, and French Blue) will continue to feature in the colours for next year. Creating a great seascape of the sky and sea. 

                Sunny colours

                Despite the current autumnal mornings and evening becoming a bit chillier, there’s some more sunny weather on the way next week. Hopefully this will keep us going until the longer days return in the spring.

                In the meantime, the page lights up with the sunny shades of Marigold and Illuminating leading the way in the Spring 2021 colours (which are my hot tip for Colour of the Year 2021).

                Beach huts 

                The glorious shades of Green Ash, Burnt Coral and Amethyst Orchid (not a million miles away from Radiant Orchid the Colour of the Year in 2014 and one of my favourite colours) could easily be the frontage of beach huts, all butted up next to each other on the sea front. Or perhaps adorning bunting blowing in the sea breeze.

                They are beautifully unique and make a statement which is exactly the personalised way weddings will be next year.

                Ice cream 

                Even the names of some of the colours conjure up mouth watering fantasies of dripping ice creams, ate in deckchairs on the beach. Delicious Raspberry Sorbet or palette cleansing Mint could easily be scooped in to a cone and enjoyed watching the waves crash in.

                Or perhaps you’d prefer some sugary candyfloss that is evoked by one of the pastel colours. 

                Sand

                Nothing quite beats taking off your shoes and getting the sand between your toes and walking along the beach with the sea lapping around your ankles, avoiding seaweed and tidal driftwood. It is grounding and feels likes getting back to nature.

                A number of the Spring 2021 colours such as Rust (along with the neutral colours like Buttercream, Desert Mist and Willow) are natural, subtle and far from over powering.

                Spring 2021 colours

                The top ten colours for Spring 2021 are:
                • Marigold 14-1050
                • Cerulean 15-4020
                • Rust 18-1248
                • Illuminating 13-0647
                • French Blue 18-4140
                • Green Ash 13-0117
                • Burnt Coral 16-1529
                • Mint 16-5938
                • Amethyst Orchid 17-3628
                • Raspberry Sorbet 18-2043 

                Spring 2021 extra colours from LFW

                Plus a few additional colours from London Fashion Week round off the colours for Spring 2021; paler variations of pink and green (in Piroutte and Pickled Pepper), and a brighter orange and turquoise (with Orange Ochre and Blue Atoll).

                Neutral classics

                Pantone® have also updated the Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of a black, grey, cream, taupe and khaki green. Perfect grounding colours. 

                The bonus classic neutral colours for Spring 202 are: 
                • Inkwell 19-4016
                • Ultimate Gray 17-5104
                • Buttercream 11-0110
                • Desert Mist 14-1127
                • Willow 16-0632

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings next year. Especially as there could be some couples having to rearrange their weddings in 2021 and perhaps in a different season than they first planned. 

                I can see how the classic neutrals will play a big part in coupling up with some of the brighter choices. Plus, there’s plenty of scope for unique colour combinations and personalisation. 

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                Look out for my report when the 2021 Colour of the Year is released later in the year. 

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                Top Fall 2020 colours from Pantone® for autumn weddings

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                Autumn 2020 colours

                After what seemed like the slowest and longest starts to the year, February now seems to be zipping away. And the blossom buds on the trees remind us that spring is just around the corner.

                But I’m already thinking about forthcoming seasons later in the year, as Pantone® have announced the colours for the autumn and winter months of 2020/21.

                With fashion weeks just kicking off in New York yesterday (before moving on to London on Valentine’s Day, Milan on the 18th and Paris on the 24th), Pantone® have predicted 10 colours that they think will be prevalent in Fall/Winter 2020/21. And it’ll be great to see these colours appearing in autumn weddings this year.

                It’s no surprise to see half of the colours in earthy and typically autumnal colours. They are also joined by some rich jewel colours, some dusty pastel colours and a pop of statement neon.

                Greatest hits of colours 

                This line up feels a bit like the greatest hits tour for Pantone®, covering all their number one hits in the form of previous colours of the year (such as a peach for Living Coral from 2019, a purple for Ultra Violet of 2018, a strong green for Greenery in 2017, a pastel pink for 2016 and of course Classic Blue, the current 2020 colour of the year). And then there’s a new unheard of song that none of the fans know all the words to yet and don’t quite know what to make of it.

                Pantone® Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman wants consumers ‘to feel at ease with a spectrum of colors’ and this season offers ‘traditional tones and surprising ones that offer plenty of room for experimentation.’

                Potter’s wheel

                Fitting with the current more sustainable ‘make, do and mend’ way of life, our nation’s obsession has gone from baking, sewing and now to pottery. (I can’t get enough of the Great Pottery Throw Down at the moment especially when the judge gets so emotional over the makes the potters produce).

                So the earthy palette of the Fall 2020 colours reminds me of the range of clay colours you’d find in a pottery. With the brown Fired Brick and Sandstone being placed in the hot orange and red fire of Amberglow and Samba.

                90s inspired neon

                I’m pleased to see the pop of the neon Green Sheen appearing amongst the colours. Neon signage, perhaps with a personalised pun, is popular at the moment as wedding décor, along with a nostalgic nineties injection of vibrant colour.

                Lots of nineties babies are tying the knot. So nods to the nineties will be found in holographic stationery, glow in the dark elements, as well as lace seeing a revival.

                And it’s all about unique lighting with vintage lampshades, statement chandeliers and 90s inspired neon.

                Rich jewels

                The inclusion of some rich colours in the mix are almost tactile and velvety. Ultramarine Green, Magenta Purple and the colour of the year, Classic Blue, almost feel regal and would be very fitting for a medieval banquet style wedding.

                Muted pastels

                In addition, the subtle Rose Tan and Peach Nougat are lovely transitional pastel colours to lead us in to spring next year.

                Fall 2020 colours

                The top ten colours for Autumn/Winter 20/21 are:

                • Amberglow PANTONE 16-1350
                • Samba PANTONE 19-1662
                • Sandstone PANTONE 16-1328
                • Classic Blue PANTONE 19-4052
                • Green Sheen PANTONE 13-0648
                • Rose Tan PANTONE 16-1511
                • Ultramarine Green PANTONE 18-5338
                • Fired Brick PANTONE 19-1337
                • Peach Nougat PANTONE 14-1220
                • Magenta Purple PANTONE 19-2428

                Neutral basics

                Pantone® have also updated the Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics, this time in the form of a white, navy blue, grey and olive green. The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2020 are:
                • Almond Oil PANTONE 12-0713
                • Blue Depths PANTONE 19-3940
                • Sleet PANTONE 16-3916
                • Military Olive PANTONE 19-0622

                Fall 2020 extra colours from LFW

                They may have different names but in the main the colours are repeated at London Fashion Week, along with a couple of additional colours (instead of the pastel pink and purple colours) to round off the colours for Fall 2020. There’s also a bit of a rejig of whether some colours sit in the neutrals or the main set (as Military Olive gets promoted at LFW) along with a purer white in the neutral basics. Here are the extra red, white and blue shades:

                • Mandarin Red PANTONE 17-1562
                • True Blue PANTONE 19-4057
                • Jet Stream PANTONE 11-0605

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings later this year. I can see how the classic neutrals will play a big part in coupling up with some of the more vibrant choices.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

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                Top Spring 2020 colours from Pantone®

                Top Spring 2020 colours from Pantone®

                Back to school

                I really didn’t want the summer to end this year. I enjoyed all those long lazy summer days together as a family and loved being by the seaside. There’s just something about being by the sea. And like Moana, the line where the sky meets the sea – it calls me and I come back to the water.

                So with a bad dose of the post holiday blues, it has been back to school and routine again this week. But I’m ready for the new term and am feeling rejuvenated with some new (school) year resolutions.

                My back to school blues have already been allayed thanks to the latest Pantone® announcement. Their prediction of colours that will dominate the scene for next year’s spring and summer are a wonderful reminder of my recent summer holiday with some calming sea colours, pale ice cream colours, alongside some bold primary colours.

                Spring 2020

                So with the fashion weeks kicking off (this week is New York, then on to London, Milan and Paris), Pantone® have shown their hand for the Spring/Summer colours to look out for early in 2020. And it’ll be great to see which colours will appear in weddings next year.

                At first glance I was disappointed as the colours have a similar look and feel to last year I didn’t expect it to feel so repetitive of what we’ve seen recently. I had imagined that the seascape of blues and greens would be more dominant and there would be more of a pastel palette. So I was surprised to see such a vibrant set of colours that we’ve already seen with red still at the forefront.

                However, on closer inspection, I realise that maybe this kind of stability is exactly what we need at the moment in a country of such uncertainty. Perhaps an air of familiarity is calming in a sea of constant change. In times of austerity, reusing and recycling saves not only the pocket but the environment too.

                Bold primary colours

                It feels quite fitting at the time of year when the children are going back to school that the top three colours to be announced at NYFW are the bold primary colours of red, yellow and blue (Flame Scarlet, Saffron and Classic Blue respectively). It feels like a big back to basics statement and an education on how you learn colours first at school. And is this a subconscious way of displaying political allegiances too? These are strong, emotive and empowering colours. Take a look at my stance on the colour red in my colour report for Fall 2019 colours.

                Ice cream pastels

                For balance, there are a set of paler tones of each of the main bold colours which provide softer versions. It’s like looking at ice cream cones dripping with vanilla, strawberry and mint ice cream (of Sunlight, Coral Pink and Biscay Green).

                Seascape

                On reflection, I shouldn’t be disappointed at this set of colours as there are actually three blues that have made it in to the Spring list (of Classic Blue, Faded Denim and Mosaic Blue) and some complementary greens of Chive and Biscay Green to make up a beautiful seascape. And blue is my hot tip for the Pantone Colour of the year in 2020.

                Transitional warm secondary colours

                Alongside the primary colours sit the secondary colours of green, orange and purple. A perfect lesson on how to mix colours – keeping the theme of back to (school) basics at the forefront. These are also warm. comforting and remincenct of a nice mug of mulled wine. Even the colour names of Cinnamon Stick, Orange Peel and Grape Compote are fragrant and warming.

                Spring 2020 colours

                The top twelve colours for Spring 2020 are:
                • Flame Scarlet PANTONE 18-1662
                • Saffron PANTONE 14-1064
                • Classic Blue PANTONE 19-4052
                • Biscay Green PANTONE 15-5718
                • Chive PANTONE 19-0323
                • Faded Denim PANTONE 17-4021
                • Orange Peel PANTONE 16-1359
                • Mosaic Blue PANTONE 18-4528
                • Sunlight PANTONE 13-0822
                • Coral Pink PANTONE 14-1318
                • Cinnamon Stick PANTONE 18-1345
                • Grape Compote PANTONE 18-3513

                 

                Spring 2020 extra colours from LFW

                Plus a couple of additional pinks (rather than an orange and denim) from London Fashion Week round off the colours for Spring 2020:

                • Beetroot Purple PANTONE 18-2143
                • Blossom PANTONE 14-1513 

                Neutral basics

                Pantone® have also updated the Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of a taupe, navy blue, white and grey.
                The bonus classic neutral colours for Spring 2020 are:
                • Lark PANTONE 16-1324
                • Navy Blazer PANTONE 19-3923
                • Brilliant White PANTONE 11-4001
                • Ash PANTONE 16-3802

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings next year. I can see how the classic neutrals will play a big part in coupling up with some of the more vibrant choices.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                See some of my trend predictions for weddings in 2019 and look out for my report when the 2020 colour of the year is released later in the year.

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                Top Fall 2019 colours from Pantone® for autumn weddings

                Top Fall 2019 colours from Pantone® for autumn weddings

                Autumn 2019

                I’m always excited to see the next Pantone® announcement for their predictions of colours that will dominate the scene for forthcoming seasons. So with the fashion weeks kicking off (this month is New York, London, Milan and then Paris) we start to think about this year’s autumnal months.

                This week saw Pantone® showing their hand for the Fall/Winter colours to look out for later in 2019. And it’ll be great to see which colours will appear in autumn weddings this year.

                There’s an array of rich vibrant earthy colours. Out of the 12 main colours, 8 of them are from the red palette. There are 3 orange colours and 5 reddy/browns, with some of the peach colours paying a slight nod to Living Coral, the colour of the year. What is great is that a juicy green has made it alongside the neutral and core basic colours too.

                Seventies festival vibe

                Perhaps to match the festival and eco friendly vibe on trend at the moment, there is a plethora of reds, oranges and browns that dominate the Fall 2019 colours.

                There’s a real sense of being grounded and at one with the world. With the feeling of the warmth coming from Chili Pepper, Biking Red, Peach Pink, Rocky Road, Fruit Dove, Sugar Almond, Dark Cheddar and Orange Tiger.

                For me, it’s like someone has opened a door on the décor of my childhood house with memories of all the orange and brown on wallpaper.

                Mouth watering food

                There are lots of culinary references in the colour names that make my mouth water just thinking about them. Perhaps this in light of the importance that we are being made more aware of nowadays to cook fresh and sustainable food.

                There are strong flavours in these colours that pack a punch both to taste and also visually. This plays on the trend to appeal to all 5 senses at a wedding or any event. Such as Chili Pepper, Crème de Pêche, Peach Pink, Rocky Road, Fruit Dove, Sugar Almond, Dark Cheddar (plus Vanilla Custard and Guacamole from the neutrals).

                This evokes amazing memories of seeing guacamole being prepared by the side of our table in Mexico – the fresh, spicy and warming flavours produced by one small dish of food.

                Succulent foliage

                Alongside these earthy colours are greens conjuring up an amazing garden image with the forest green of Eden. Plus the bluey green of Bluestone makes me think of amazing succulent plants accenting and dotted about on the dry earthy ground.

                The blues will certainly make good transition colours to next spring too.

                Fall 2019 colours

                The top colours for Fall 2019 are:

                • PANTONE 19-1557 Chili Pepper
                • PANTONE 19-1650 Biking Red
                • PANTONE 12-1110 Crème de Pêche
                • PANTONE 15-1530 Peach Pink
                • PANTONE 19-1234 Rocky Road
                • PANTONE 17-1926 Fruit Dove
                • PANTONE 18-1155 Sugar Almond
                • PANTONE 15-1150 Dark Cheddar
                • PANTONE 19-4055 Galaxy Blue
                • PANTONE 18-4217 Bluestone
                • PANTONE 16-1358 Orange Tiger
                • PANTONE 19-6050 Eden

                Fall 2019 extra colours from LFW

                Plus a couple of additional colours (instead of the peach and orange colours) from London Fashion Week round off the colours for Fall 2019: 

                • PANTONE 16-0840 Antique Moss
                • PANTONE 18-3211 Grapeade

                Neutral basics

                Pantone® have also created a Fall 2019 Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of cream, navy, grey and the addition of a green.

                The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2019 are:

                • PANTONE 12-0815 Vanilla Custard
                • PANTONE 19-3815 Evening Blue
                • PANTONE 16-0000 Paloma
                • PANTONE 17-0530 Guacamole

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings later this year.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                See some of my trend predictions for weddings in 2019.

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                Top Spring 2019 colours from Pantone®

                Top Spring 2019 colours from Pantone®

                The current back to school vibe always makes me feel a little sad and melancholy. It’s the end of the summer and the seasons are beginning to change. It is back to work and back to reality, after a summer of fun. The lyrics of ‘Zorbing’ by Stornoway sum up what this time of year makes me think about

                Conkers shining on the ground, The air is cooler. And I feel like I just started Uni.

                But the exciting news from Pantone® ahead of New York Fashion Week about the Spring 2019 colours has certainly lifted my mood.

                We’ll be seeing red next spring if the latest trend predictions from Pantone® this week are anything to go by.

                The colours for next Spring certainly make a huge bold statement. They are rich, vibrant and indulgent yet not over powering. They are like a ray of golden light on a colourful kaleidoscope.

                Autumnal evolution

                You’d be forgiven in thinking that this is the fall report and not the spring one. There seems to be quite a lot of crossover with the current Fall/Winter 2018/19 colour palette with some rich earthy tones, though by Spring 2019 we will have lost the purples (and the Colour of the Year), neons and silver grey.

                It is great to see such earthy colours featuring in Spring 2019 and hardly a pastel shade in there! These are all great transitional colours to take us in and out of seasons.

                Confident red

                The abundance of red related colours is over whelming and runs in to the oranges, yellows and pinks too. This set of colours are empowering, confident, bold, uplifting, fun, playful, cheerful and joyful. Plus I can’t fail to see the energy, passion and excitement that these colours evoke.

                My best friend always advises to wear red to an interview or an important date (even if it’s just your underwear!) so that you feel strong and confident. There will be lots around next Spring to feel like you can rule the world.

                Foliage and succulents

                That warm feeling is translated in the addition of the deep greens that conjure up a terrarium full of succulents and foliage. Continuing that sense of bringing nature inside.

                Spring 2019 colours

                The top twelve colours for Spring 2019 are:

                • Fiesta PANTONE 17-1564
                • Jester Red PANTONE 19-1862
                • Turmeric PANTONE 15-1264
                • Living Coral PANTONE 16-1546 
                • Pink Peacock PANTONE 18-2045 
                • Pepper Stem PANTONE 17-0542
                • Aspen Gold PANTONE 13-0850 
                • Princess Blue PANTONE 19-4150
                • Toffee PANTONE 18-1031 
                • Mango Mojito PANTONE 15-0960 
                • Terrarium Moss PANTONE 18-0416
                • Sweet Lilac PANTONE 14-2808

                Spring 2019 extra colours from LFW

                Plus a couple of paler substitutes of yellow (instead of Aspen Gold) and pink (instead of Sweet Lilac) from London Fashion Week round off the colours for Spring 2019:

                • Lemon Verbena PANTONE 12-0742
                • Pressed Rose PANTONE 15-1619

                Neutral basics

                Pantone® have also updated the Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of a taupe, navy blue, cream and brown.

                The bonus classic neutral colours for Spring 2019 are:

                • Soybean PANTONE 13-0919
                • Eclipse PANTONE 19-3810 
                • Sweet Corn PANTONE 11-0106 
                • Brown Granite PANTONE 19-0805

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings later this year. I can see how the classic neutrals will play a big part in coupling up with some of the more vibrant choices.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                See some of my trend predictions for weddings in 2018 and look out for my report when the 2019 colour of the year is released later in the year.

                So sporting my new statement red jeggings I feel not only empowered but raring to go for the new season.

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                Top Fall 2018 colours from Pantone®

                Top Fall 2018 colours from Pantone®

                I’m pleased we didn’t have to wait as long as last year for the Pantone® announcement of the Fall/Winter colours to look out for in 2018. In fact, it even took me a bit by surprise!

                With the fashion week season just kicking off (this month is New York, London, Milan and then Paris) we start to think about those autumnal months.

                And it seems that Pantone® are back in their stride, as we return to a top ten of colours (rather than a dozen that we saw for spring 2018). Plus I’m pleased to see the report continuing to be predictions again rather than a counting colours exercise from the catwalks.

                It’s great to see an increase and update to the bonus colours that act as neutrals and core basics too.

                Bonfire night warmth

                I love this collection of bold colours that will trend in Autumn. They certainly pack a punch and make a huge statement.

                Alongside some typical, rich autumnal colours, there’s some great accompanying vibrant shades that sit nicely alongside the colour of the year, Ultra Violet.

                You can feel the warmth of the reds, orange, yellow and brown colours radiating out like the flames of a bonfire on Guy Fawkes night with Red Pear, Valiant Poppy, Ceylon Yellow, Martini Olive, Russet Orange (and Meerkat from the neutrals).

                Peacock blooms

                The dark, jewel colours (of Nebulas Blue, Ultra Violet and Quetzal Green) are fitting for my prediction of peacock inspired weddings this year. With the deep teal of Quetzal Green even named after a striking colourful bird.

                Many of the names of the colours in this season seem so evocative and conjuror up images of space, sky, sea and land. With the interstellar cloud of dust of Nebulas Blue, Ultra Violet (the colour of the year tipped to suggest the mysteries of the cosmos), the cold, dark North Atlantic water of the Sargasso Sea and the expanse of poppies in Flanders Field reminiscent of Remembrance Day.

                I’d love to have the job of thinking up the names of the colours – any one for a cocktail to accompany Martini Olive?!

                Winter transition

                With the start of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang today, it’s lovely to see some icy counterparts to take us in to winter with Crocus Petal (a paler version of Ultra Violet) and Limelight (a lighter version of Ceylon Yellow). They’ll make good transition colours to next spring too.

                Fall 2018 colours

                The top ten colours for Fall 2018 are:

                • 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 12-0740 Limelight
                • PANTONE 18-5025 Quetzal Green

                Fall 2018 extra colours from LFW

                Plus a couple of additional pops of pink from London Fashion Week round off the colours for Fall 2018:

                • PANTONE 15-1515 Mellow Rose
                • PANTONE 18-2045 Pink Peacock

                Neutral basics

                Pantone® have also created a Fall 2018 Classic Colour Palette. These are a group of neutrals that are core basics in the form of navy, white, beige, grey and brown.

                You could wrap yourself up in these warm neutral colours. This is hygge at its best – with a great addition of Meerkat brown – so comforting, warm and cosy.

                The bonus classic neutral colours for Fall 2018 are:

                • PANTONE 19-4031 Sargasso Blue
                • PANTONE 11-4801 Tofu
                • PANTONE 14-1116 Almond Buff
                • PANTONE 14-4107 Quiet Grey
                • PANTONE 16-1438 Meerkat

                Colour themes

                It’ll be great to see how couples incorporate these colours in to their weddings later this year.

                Pantone® is the world-renowned authority on colour and the Pantone® Color of the Year is always really influential in any popular colour themes in fashion, interior design and weddings.

                See some of my trend predictions for weddings in 2018.

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