Classic Blue, the Colour of the year 2020, says PANTONE

Classic Blue will the red-hot colour for 2020, according to the US colour institute  PANTONE, as they reckon that this colour represents a dependable and stable foundation to move forward to a new era.  

Pantone Color of the Year 2020 - Classic Blue Mood board  from Covet House. 
Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

It is said that Classic Blue brings calmness, confidence and connection, which is probably when the world needs now at a time when many global economies are shrouded in uncertainties and political unrest.
‘We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone 19-405 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on.' said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Coffee Mug from COPENHAGEN DESIGN, a Danish design company that develops products under the license of PANTONE made for the creative professionals, who already work with the PANTONE colour system and made for those who just loves to see the world more colourful. 
COPENHAGEN DESIGN will exhibit at Top Drawer London Januasry 12 - 14 2020.

As a versatile and popular colour, Blue is widely regarded as soothing as well as strong and regal even, and can easily be paired with a wide range of colours, from pink and red to all spectrum of green and yellow.  

According to Covet House, the different hues of blue, like the colours of the ocean, are the new black, this season. The more mix of blues incorporated in the design, the better, from the navy blue, the denim and colbat blue to the ocean and peacock. The options for the design are endless.

Ultra Violet is the PANTONE Colour of the Year 2018

Global colour authority PANTONE has announced that their Colour of the Year for 2018 is Ultra Violet, described as one of the most magical and decadent colours due to its "distinctive and complex purple shade that fascinates and intrigues” while conveying originality and ingenuity, 

Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet "symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets."

“We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. 

“From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.” Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now, said Eisemann, adding that the vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own.

"The Colour of the Year is one moment in time that provides strategic direction for the world of trend and design, reflecting the Pantone Color Institute’s year-round work doing the same for designers and brands.”

Mylands Paint made-to-order and available only on the Mylands website and through their factory shop.

“As individuals around the world become more fascinated with colour and realize its ability to convey deep messages and meanings, designers and brands should feel empowered to use colour to inspire and influence. ”

Enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Musical icons Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. 

“The Pantone Color of the Year has come to mean so much more than ‘what’s trending’ in the world of design; it’s truly a reflection of what’s needed in our world today,” added Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. “As individuals around the world become more fascinated with colour and realize its ability to convey deep messages and meanings, designers and brands should feel empowered to use colour to inspire and influence. ”

Pantone, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, is provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions.

All things Green - Colour of the year 2017

It's official.  Green is the colour of the year 2017.

The Hotel Monopol at Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, oozes with old world charm.
Its inner courtyard off the reception is an oasis of calming greenery, filled with palm trees, hanging green ferns, evergreens, and tropical creepers that climb up to the glass roof  and 
surrounded on all sides by hand-carved wooden verandahs.  
Photo © Lucia Carpio, December 2016.

Colour institute Pantone has named green as the colour of the year 2017.  To be exact, the word they have used is Greenery, a colour inspired by nature, hope and fresh beginnings and described by Pantone as a "tangy yellow-green" often seen in foliage.

Considering the state of world affairs today, one also hopes the colour brings a sense of optimism.
Known on Pantone's colour chart as 15-0343 Greenery, which has been described as "a tangy yellow-green that speaks to our need to explore, experiment, and reinvent, the colour authority Pantone also says the colour is "illustrative of flourishing foliage; the fertile attributes of Greenery signals one to take a deep breath, oxygenate, and reinvigorate."

In an interview with the New York Times, executive director of the Pantone Leatrice Eiseman said it is a colour of hopefulness and of our connection to nature; a choice made in response to a "stressful and tense world".

Thomas Pink uses Rose Quartz and Serenity - PANTONE's key colours of 2016 - for new shirt range.

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 Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Colour Institute™. 

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. 

Floral Colours - Inspiration for Design and Fashion at Wiseley Garden

World colour authority Pantone named Radiant Orchid as the key colour of 2014, as has been seen on many catwalk collections for Spring/Summer 2014.

Orchid as seen at The Glasshouse, RHS Wiseley Garden, Surrey, UK.

To get inspiration of this unique colour, one can pay a visit to the RHS Wiseley Garden in Surrey, UK.  In The Glasshouse, I found a number of varieties such as the orchid shown in picture above that gives a wonderful purple tone.
But why stop there.  Here are a few more options of delicate and sweet floral colours found at Wiseley Garden.

STREPTOCARPUS

PELARGONIUM TRANSVAALENSE

NERINE "HITOMI"
All photos by Lucia Carpio for MY FASHION CONNECT.

Happy New Year 2014!

Photo: Nerine flowers at the RHS Wisley Garden, Surrey, UK.
Photo by Lucia Carpio for MY FASHION CONNECT.