Perhaps it is in honour of the birth of a new royal baby girl called Charlotte together with her older brother Prince George that affect the decision to name two soft colours as the key Colour of the Year 2016.
For the first time, a blending of two colours has been
chosen as Colour Of The Year 2016 by world colour authority - PANTONE: Rose Quartz and Serenity
(PANTONE 13-1520 & PANTONE 15-3919).
The two shades are paired to express feelings related to
mindfulness & well-being : calm, relaxation, reassurance, security, order
and peace. "Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys
compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the
expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation
even in turbulent times," according to
The colours selected as our Pantone Color of the Year 2016
were taken from the PANTONE FASHION, HOME + INTERIORS Color System, the most
widely used and recognized color standards system for fashion, textile, home
and interior design. PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity and PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz are included
in this year's collection of 210 new shades.
Meanwhile, maximising on this pairing of shades is British shirt maker Thomas Pink which has collaborated with
Pantone to curate a collection inspired by the two colours.
“The use of colour has long been a pillar of the Thomas Pink
brand and something our customer has always embraced to express his distinctive
point of view,” said Florence Torrens, Global Creative Director for Thomas
Pink. “The 2016 Colour of the Year allows our gentleman to use fashion to
convey a sense of stability, constancy and a quiet authority – traits that are
necessary in today’s turbulent world.”
“The Pantone Colour of the Year selection captures the essence of what we see taking place in our culture during a specific moment in time, serving as an expression of a mood and an attitude on the part of the consumers,” said Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Colour Institute™. “We are seeing more and more men let go of traditional colour associations; allowing themselves to experiment with their wardrobe. As a brand known for leading the way with colour in men’s fashion, the collaboration between Pantone and Thomas Pink for our 2016 Colour of the Year selection is a natural choice.”
The Pantone 2016 Colour of the Year is offered in shirts and
accessories throughout Thomas Pink’s collection both as seasonal and core pieces.
Highlights include the Gibson classic fit shirt in superior, 100s two-fold
cotton, the Caley knit tie, the Robin paisley pocket square and the Odd Spot sock
among other key looks.
Pantone’s colour standards are used in multiple industries, from fashion to home furnishings and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. For 16 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in these industries. The experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb
the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment
industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists,
fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new
lifestyles, playstyles and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem
from new technologies, materials, textures and effects that impact color,
relevant social media platforms and even up-coming sporting events that capture
worldwide attention.
About Thomas Pink:
Part of the Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton group, Thomas Pink
is a British shirt maker with flagship stores in London’s Jermyn Street,
Madison Avenue, New York and Rue Francois Premier, Paris. Altogether there are
more than 100 stores around the world – in USA, France, Mexico, Dubai, Hong
Kong, Australia, China, Canada, South Africa, India and in the UK. As well as
shirts for men and women Pink carries a wealth of luxurious silk ties,
tailoring, knitwear and accessories.
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