(via Leatrice Eiseman) Amber Michelle writes:
A different color story has emerged for 2007, says Eiseman. Gray, especially those shades with a lavender cast--will continue into spring. "Gray is wearable and practical and when women invest in a wardrobe, they want to have it for several reasons," she says.
Silver Peony, described by Eiseman as a soft rosy, peach tone, will be a new neutral to mix with other colors. Strawberry Ice, a warm pink with a mid value tone, will also be important because it is flattering to all skin types. There will also a continuation of brown, forecasts Eiseman. "It will be a Cafe Creme, like you have taken coffee and added cream." She believes that the popularity fo brown diamonds in the past few years has helped to glamorize the color and make it a more popular choice in apparel.
Tarragon, a green that is close to a khaki tone--and that can be used as neutral--will also be important. "It has a classic quality to it," Eiseman says.
Green Sheen, which is a yellow green, is another color of the moment. "It is the newest of the trend colors for fashion," explains Eiseman. "It adds a fresh approach to a wardrobe."
As we move further into 2007, Eiseman predicts that we will see a move away from blue-based meditative, mystical and spiritual purples into red purples that are more sensual and fun. Metallics will also stick around. Eiseman believes that this is a long term color look, as textiles get sparkle adn sheen from new technologies. "Metallics add excitement," says Eiseman. "They are a dichtonomy. Gold and silver have a glamorous aspect, but they are neutral." Black, of course, will always have its place in fashion, says Eiseman. "Women understand black, its dependability and elegance. But it will have a variation in tone or fabric texture."
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Leatrice Eiseman
Trend Forecaster
Director of Pantone Color Institute
Author of More Alive With Color
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