Pantone

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Chris Benz

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FEBRUARY 10 – 17, 2011

PANTONE fashion color report

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quarry PANTONE 15-4305

orchid hush PANTONE 13-3805

nougat PANTONE 16-1320

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coffee liqueúr PANTONE 18-0930

deep teal PANTONE 19-4914

cedar PANTONE 16-0526

phlox PANTONE 19-2820

honeysucklePANTONE 18-2120

emberglow PANTONE 17-1547

bamboo PANTONE 14-0740

N EW YORK FASHION WEEK
FEBRUARY 10 – 17, 2011

Fall 2011 — The Art of Color — Sensible and Spirited
PANTONE 14-0740

PANTONE 17-1547

PANTONE 18-2120

PANTONE 19-2820

PANTONE 16-0526

PANTONE 19-4914

PANTONE 18-0930

PANTONE 16-1320

PANTONE 13-3805

PANTONE 15-4305

Bamboo

EmberglowHoneysuckle

Phlox

Cedar

Deep Teal

Coffee Liqueúr

Nougat

Orchid Hush

Quarry

Taking cues from the great masters, sepia tones of old Hollywood,
Chinese opera, cityscapes and countryside, designers are paying
close attention to texture, contrast and color for fall 2011 — pairing
menswear with feminine twists, warm prints with cool metals,
incorporating both old and new influences,and creating an intriguing
balance between colors.
“Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully
combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of
how an artist would construct a stunning work of art,” said
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color
Institute®. “Much like a painter’s masterpiece, there is a
certain romance to this season’s palette.”Bamboo, a surprising fall hue, brings a warm, exotic flavor to the
season. Like a filtered sunset on the waning days of fall, Bamboo is
a standout yellow with a subtle green undertone. This dappled shade
pairs dramatically with several of the top 10, including Phlox, Teal
and Honeysuckle.
Radiant Emberglow, a traditional autumnal tone, emanates the
warmth of a glowing fire — the perfectpanacea to the crisp air of fall.
Combine Emberglow with Coffee Liqueúr for a classic look, or with
Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes
or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining
purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.
Offering a sense of continuity from spring, dynamic Honeysuckle
adds a bold punctuation point. This playful, reddish pink works withany other color in the palette, especially fall staples like Coffee

Liqueúr and Nougat. To add some intensity, pair it with complementary
Bamboo. Flirtatious and festive, Honeysuckle produces a healthy glow
— great for cosmetics and holiday soirees.

Phlox, a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding
statement when worn on its own. Add Phlox to this season’s neutralsto create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee
Liqueúr for something extraordinary. To add even more excitement, pair
Phlox with Honeysuckle or Bamboo against a Cedar background — a
combination inspired by Mother Nature.
Evoking the freshness of a cool mist in a dark forest, Cedar is a
versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, andsophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush. Deep Teal,
a strong, blue-toned green, suggests ocean depths and the color of
the sky as daylight descends into darkness. A great standard when
used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, Deep Teal is also a unique
counterpoint to Honeysuckle.
Consumers continue to add stability to their wardrobes with neutrals.
Rich, decadent Coffee Liqueúr brings asense of elegance to fall,
and is a savory alternative to basic black. A deliciously warm camel tan,
Nougat is tastefully embellished by Phlox, Emberglow or Honeysuckle.
Orchid Hush, a unique tone of gray with complex orchid undertones,
blends well with any other color in the palette. Quarry, a reliable
medium gray, remains, as always, a practical, dependable staple.
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