Fashion Editorial, All Black Pop of Color

View fashion color palettes from Clothes magazine combining the latest fashion from the catwalk with paint colours from Resene.

High priority
Turtlenecks have been a staple piece for the cooler months of Autumn for decades. Offset worn in 1860's by polo players and and then throughout the 19th century by people of the working grade. At times referred to equally the 'polo neck', information technology's now more than commonly known as the turtleneck. This wardrobe staple before long transferred to equally a womenswear staple equally they add not merely extra warmth, only also class... more than The Silk Road
Camila and Marc'south Spring 2020 collection saw a colour palette of trendy spring colours equally well as minimal black, white and neutral tones. This collection was varied with flowing dresses and skirts, boxy collared playsuits, too as a few appearances of bishop sleeves. Every slice told its ain story. The full-length mustard yellow dress couldn't assist but glisten in the lights. With its high neckline, full-length sleeves and to-the-floor skirt, this piece has the maximum corporeality of surface area to reverberate and capture light showcasing the gorgeous yellow hue... more than
Sheer delight
Sheer and see-through fabrics were at the forefront of fashion in the eighteenth century in Europe equally seen in neoclassical gowns. Nude and skintone hued sheer fabrics in particular coined the proper name 'illusion' as they perceived to showcase more skin than advisable in its era. Despite its booming popularity in the eighteenth century, you can trace sheer fabrics equally far back equally 3000BC when Saris fabricated from silks with intricate embroidery were commonplace in Ancient Indian dress and culture. Semi-transparent textiles are usually created from mesh, spider web, net, knit, and lace, and were the top textiles seen in the Fall season of the couture world... more than

Colour party
Fresh pigment on the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week... The 2019 line-upwards of talent that faced the judges in June saw 39 extraordinary works of silk worn past models in this flavour's palette of fashion colours from Resene.

Crafted and nuanced past the students into contemporary fashion looks, intricate pattern rationales, bold creative expression and technical precision, the garments were put through their paces at the judging... more than

Wall flower
Aganovich and Taylor explored the idea of anxieties "from society, from existence a woman, for loving other designers," and that to reach your own affair, y'all have to go through them. This collection was heavily inspired past The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry, the 1973 book by literary critic Harold Bloom. All of the garments graced the rail with an I and A-line silhouette, the duo designers found the fine remainder betwixt simplicity and complexity of the pattern, they did this through make clean tailoring and creative material manipulations... more than

Trail blazers
Tailoring has been a traditional construction technique used in fashion design for decades. In the last few years, tailoring has dropped off with athleisure dominating the rails, 2019 has seen a resurgence of the conform in many collections and trends.

Through the years, tailoring has inverse dramatically from the manner of Yves Saint Laurent's Smokers suit; which was one of the first made for women, and was timeless, precipitous and form-fitted. Then with the likes of Hellesey's trompe 50'oeil silhouettes, there is suiting with textured fabrications, bold rich colour combinations, creating a modernistic glamour approach with ease and condolement. Suiting can now be styled in a casual way rather than a formal... more

The shining
A fundamental trending category from Fall 2019 were textiles of a shiny nature. Unlike glitter, these gleaming fabrics pushed their looks to the next level.

As seen at Paris Mode Week, this Autumn 2019 ready-to-wear drove was packed with feminine looks that were loud, chic and ultimately relaxed... more than

Feeling blue
A shade doomed to never date, blue is having a even so another moment. Equally one of the most versatile hues second to blackness, varieties of blues are spring to cantankerous your path at one point or another. Here are our peak blue moments from Autumn 2019... more

2d nature
What practise orange, majestic and dark-green have in common? They are all secondary colours, and they are having a moment this season. Movement over blue, yellow, cherry-red – secondary colours are here to stay.

Dries Van Noten opened their Autumn 2019 RTW show in Paris with a ocean of black garments. Light shades of purple were slowly introduced, followed past a soft xanthous and mint. As the looks became more playful, bold orange accents in a shade close to Resene Daredevil elevated the collection... more

I see red
No colour has more sensory appeal than crimson. On top of that, no colour carries as much symbolism either. Ruddy is the color of beloved, violence, seduction, danger, and anger. These meanings go all the manner back to when our prehistoric ancestors associated reddish with the colour of fire and claret, 2 of the driving forces in their lives. Farther than that, red is the most popular colour used in flags, every bit nearly 77 pct of flags characteristic cherry-red. Across the globe, authorities use carmine equally a colour to signify End.

In the fashion world, scarlet is a assuming showstopper. It captures attention and never goes out of style... more

Pigment it blackness
Johnny Greenbacks famously wore black every mean solar day and said, "I wore black because I like it. I however do, and wearing it even so means something to me."

Colloquially known every bit 'goth ninja', this fashion movement is a dark spin-off of avant-garde style, a fashion with a monochromatic colour palette and minimalist artful. It first began in the late 2000's when way houses like Raf Simons, Rick Owens, and Givenchy all incorporated elements of the mode on the runway, draping pinnacle-heavy black and grey robes, leather jackets and scarves with strange cuts... more

Less function, more utility
Utility fashion is about highlighting elements of applied habiliment and taking it to the extreme. It'southward the epitome of form versus function, every bit both are maximised and brought to the front of attention. Historically, utility clothing was first produced to assist the British military efforts and aid the economic system during the second world war. Cloth, wool, and leather were all in short supply, as were clothes makers, every bit much of the skilled labour force had left to fight... more than On the fringe
The seventies take been known to be the ugly duckling decade in the fashion world. The era of "anti-manner" and "bad taste" has non held back world-class designers and manner houses from re-inventing timeless trends. The revival of 1 of the decade's most notable trends "the fringe" has hitting the runways again this season and is demonstrating authorization one time over again... more than Maximum impact
More than is more and less is a bore, said Iris Apfel. Galia Lahav took those words of wisdom and turned it into a silhouette with layers of pleated chiffon that merely reminds you of an episode out of My Large Fatty Gypsy wedding. In a hue similar to Resene Gumboot, Lahav used a multitone material to create this maximal impact off-the-shoulder gown. With a sheer cutting-out bodice and elbow length gloves to accessorise the ensemble, Galia Lahav has nailed the brief... more than Holy sleeve
Bishop sleeves accept been used intermittently since the 6th century. Popular in the romantic 30s and hippie 60s, designers Dame Mary Quant and Andre Courreges gave new life to the historic puffy sleeve and created something that would continually reinvent itself. You can be sure that you'll notice an adjusted version of the bishop sleeve in nearly every adult female's closet. Unlike when the trend start came about fifteen centuries ago, today we see loose draped sleeves with the tight-plumbing equipment gage... more Colour trip
This year'southward Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion saw students embrace silk. For the 5th yr running the high-flying students were given the treacherous chore of creating a look in simply four weeks using the boggling silk in Resene's hottest in flavor paint colours. From 35, the top 17 were selected past the judges to show at the Resene Designer Runway prove at New Zealand Mode Week... more Modern antique
Antiquarian and vintage clothes are making a prominent improvement this year. Florals, sequins and renaissance prints were all spotted walking the runways. A staple for every fashionista, you would exist difficult-pressed to discover a wardrobe that doesn't have a vintage floral brim, shirt or dress hanging in information technology. Originating from Asia, floral patterns have long reigned supreme in the manner world... more

If information technology suits
Suits have been a staple in men'south closets for a long time – since the 1800'southward to be exact. The two and three-piece combo has graced the likes of Swain Brummell, the original hipster, Honest Abe, famous for his peak chapeau, every mobster ever, stone stars, picture show stars, presidents and the average working-class man.

However, information technology wasn't until the 1900's, that women started adopting the comfortable collaboration... more

Mad about plaid
Plaid has come a long way since existence banned from U.k. in the 1700's because of its clan with the Scottish Rebellion. The crisscross blueprint, made famous by punks, grunge and nineties movies such as Clueless and Dukes of Hazzard, has seen some other resurgence this year thanks to designers like Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs... more than Seeing stripes
Is a Zebra white with black stripes or black with white lines? Information technology is the existential question that plagues the playground. Socrates himself couldn't answer this question (even though he probably had no idea what a zebra was). 2018's autumn fashion shows saw the emergence of the hotly debated stylish stripe, as information technology did the rise of the ever then famous tartan twopiece, and oversized imitation fur coats smothering models... more
Six and out
The manufacture can't seem to knock its habit to casual sporty style filled with comfortable and functional pieces. From catwalks to streetstyle, luxe altheisurewear is here to stay. From Sportsmax to Raeburn, each brand has incorporated luxe sportswear on their own terms to create flexible wardrobe essentials... more Easy peasy lemon squeezy
Whoever said orange is the new pink is seriously disturbed," claimed Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde circa 2001. For approximately xvi years, this remained true – but the Spring/Summer 2018 runways offered irrefutable proof that citrus hues equally the new Millennial Pink are finally upon us. Across a multitude of shows, the contents of a fruit basin provided designers with endless colour inspiration…more How do yous lilac me now?
Lorde has almost single-handedly launched lilac every bit the tendency du jour. How? Take a glance at her Instagram, and you'll find a string of lilac outfits befitting her Melodrama tour. At the same time, social media has begun influencing fashion trends, and zesty hues and unexpected colour combinations are firmly trending - due to their eye-catching Instagram appeal. These trend-making effects accept combined, the beautiful shade crept into runway shows and is poised to take hold of the mass market this summertime and later on in 2018... more Green eyed monster
If Alexa Chung and Miuccia Prada vacationed together in Los Angeles and so designed a drove based on their experience - Vivetta'due south aesthetic would be the consequence. Steeped in trends, the Cruise 2018 collection was a mod style girl'due south fantasy, with statement pieces galore and an effervescent selection of colours. Gingham, puffed sleeves, embroidered patches and kitten heels all piled in on top of each other - the image of extra. Combined with candy-fresh tones… more than l shades of beige
Variety in fashion has long been an issue – from the predominantly white industry to the concept of a 'nude' colour. Let's not phone call it 'nude' anymore. Let's call it beige instead. St John's 2018 Cruise Collection is exactly what nosotros imagine the Duchess of Cambridge would habiliment on a Dominicus afternoon to take a glass of chardonnay at dwelling house with the girls. Relaxed and tasteful, the drove has soft pinkish hues and biscuit similar to Resene Alpaca… more Dad'due south day-off
Designers sent 'tourist dad'-inspired looks down the rails, heralding next flavor's ode to practicality and function in a tropical environs. Fashion's age-erstwhile fascination with ugliness has reached new heights in contempo seasons, with ironic normcore behemothic Vetements blurring the lines between loftier fashion and everyday utilitarianism, and scores of other designers jumping on the trend. In contrast to the general 'dad dressing' tendency which celebrates the banality of life, tourist dad is unashamed escapism - maybe a reaction to the electric current climate of political, social and ecology instability… more Trench (Coat) Warfare
Fashion is known for poaching artful inspiration from a wide multifariousness of sources, but throughout modern couture is there whatever influence which has come around equally many times, in as many different variations, as the military look? There's something nigh a crisply cut trench coat and a argument pocket which captures designers' imaginations. A.P.C oscillated between decades, only kept to a neutral colour palette… more Suit-ably attired
It's time to suit upwardly for the cooler seasons. Bonjour Hermès. The Pre-Autumn/Winter 2017 collection is 1970's Paris in a nutshell, with softly feminine silhouettes and a nonchalant air. The colour palette comprised of muted tones and deep rich hues perfect for a morning walk forth the Seine… more than Fur trick'southward sake
These candy coloured confections are eyecatching and mod. MaxMara'southward Pre-Autumn/Winter 2017 drove had a singled-out ice queen experience, with stark white tones dominating the first half of the testify. While the clothing had a classic, ladylike experience, the slicked back hairstyling and dramatic blackness lipstick gave the collection a fresh expect… more Sheer delight
A typically feminine designer, Ferretti's collection was a vision of elegance apropos to Mediterranean summer. A hint of masculinity was revealed through the multiple belts, which were used throughout the collection to sure-fire in the soft dresses and skirts. The palette consisted of turquoise, red, blackness and accents of purple, similar to Resene Blue Diamond. An unusual arroyo to summertime color, the combination of rich, deep hues blended well to create a fine, luxurious summer wait… more Denim raw & unleashed
Denim's fresh, new-flavour expect is all well-nigh raw hems, a tendency that has been embraced
by celebrities and designers alike. While raw hemmed denim debuted on jean hems, a
myriad of forward-thinking designers have incorporated the edgy detailing into their
collections in a variety of forms, from a subtle improver, to a neat tailored garment, to
a pronounced component of a heavily distressed item... more Pleated perfection
Peruse any street-style picture gallery from the past year, and you will inevitably spot a pleated midi skirt. The style shot to way-blog fame when Alessandro Michele featured a gold lamé pleated midi in his debut for Gucci, and it has remained a style-staple. This drove was a departure from Saab'south usual ethereal ball-gowns and featured bright, all-over prints with stars. One of the most refined gowns in the collection was a soft, metal peach hue. The metallic cloth, similar in colour to Resene Guggenheim, defenseless the light and the delicately angled pleats reflected a luminous glow… more Shine bright
What practise Leonardo da Vinci, King Tut and Michael Jackson all have in mutual? Sequins. Three key elements of the sequin's history lies among these three icons. For instance, somewhere betwixt 1480 and 1482, da Vinci made a couple drawings to build a machine that would, similar a pigsty punch, cut small disks from a sheet of metal. Despite this, the machine was never made and therefore we do not know if his purpose was for business or pleasure. Earlier da Vinci, there was Tutankhamun... more Sailor vie
In manner, history is on repeat season in season out. References replayed and trends reimagined. In this bicycle nautical references washed out the runways in a tidal wave of crewman inspired silhouettes and colours… more Tailor made
Telephone call the help, considering aprons, overskirts and maid influenced looks swept up the runway this season. Following with the army greenish trend seen throughout designer collections, Peter Som harnessed the housekeeper trend with a simple touch of layering. Som paired a floral screen impress dress with skirt in a colour similar to Resene Chalet Green effortlessly delivering a stylish twist on a compatible silhouette. Further into the show... more than

Army wives
Sound the alarms; designers go to war over war machine coats this season. Cream, navy and forest green are the war paint of option on the runways, translating combat equipment into an offer of high manner pieces to highlight beauty in battle gear... more than

Eastern opulence
From luscious reds to delicate kimono detailing, designers accept the Orient Express in search of inspiration this flavour. Following Danielle Scutts deviation every bit quondam head of design, Matthew Williamson took the reigns for his latest collection, designing it himself, from the heart. "I take been doing this a long time, and the trick is to non make a collection repetitive and irksome," said Williamson. Maroon, similar to Resene Farsi Red, held the drove together, telling the story... more Snowflake
With spring on the doorstep, designers expect ahead to create the upcoming trends for side by side winter. It's no cloak-and-dagger black has become the standard choice in colder months – until now. Runways were treated to a dusting of white this season, with various designers opting for a fresher palette to combat the expected dull, wet and depressing wintertime selection of blackness, navy and charcoal. Not to exist confused with spring collections, the choices this season still feature many furs and jackets, doing away with a darker palette for a mod alternative in bone, white, enamel and much more... more Peruvian
Nestled in western Due south America lies a culturally diverse melting pot of inspiration. Peru has long served as the become-to visual stimuli for designers with its civilization translated into fashionable mainstream garments. Roberto Cavalli absorbed the audience with an eclectic and somewhat psychedelic drove, taking colours from across the spectrum and treating them to a bohemian silhouette... more

Resene NZ Mode Tech Color of Fashion
NZ Style Tech and Resene take come together to create a unique education project that brings the colour and silks of Bharat to high mode. The fashion project will see 45 young designers from NZ Fashion Tech'due south Diploma course utilise the lustrous colours and vibrant patterns of hand-woven silk saris from a Southern-Indian hamlet re-created every bit high fashion and will debut at NZ Fashion Week in Baronial. The projection was developed when NZ Mode Tech founders Kevin Smith and Val Marshall-Smith teamed up with educators Giles Brooker and Prabha Govindasamy. Together they created an exciting mode education program... more than

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The swinging sixties
The sixties were a meaning time of change in the way industry, as Anna Wintour says, "growing upwardly in London in the '60s, you'd take to have had Irving Penn's sack over your head not to know something extraordinary was happening in manner". The iconic era has become a huge source of inspiration for designers and this twelvemonth was no exception with several designers bringing out their inner mods... more than Pretty in pink
A distinct feminine flair has been injected into the winter season with pink and blush tones leading the pack during the rail flavor. Christopher Kane showed an impressive collection that included double jackets and slouchy trousers. A geometric cocktail dress was the highlight of the show, matched here with Resene Pot Pourri. The mille-feuille of organza wearing apparel looked similar an open up book plant its mode onto the bodice, hemline and neckline, spliced into pleats, with the pages wafting with every step... more than Bold in blue
Bold colours ruled the runway this season, with blue being the hue of option for designer collections this autumn. The bright colour adds a assuming statement to winter dressing, lightening upward a usually dull colour palette to beat the winter blues this flavour. From Mary Katrantzou's classic navy cocktail dress to the bold statement 2-tone fur from Balenciaga, the blue hue look is ready to be a major tendency come autumn... more Two of a kind
Orson Welles famously said, "Style is knowing who you are, what y'all want to say, and not giving a damn." This flavour designers prefer an audacious attitude, pairing assuming, contrasting colours that rather than clashing, work to heighten a look. Blue is matched with red, purple with orange, gold and maroon, partnering to exude fresh, fun, and vibrancy on the runway... more Under the jade tree
Fantastic and fresh, green symbolises wellness and growth. In a abiding struggle to stay relevant, the industry is looking to jade for a well-baked new await to dazzle consumers. A surprise to many buyers is the combination of jade and eggplant. Dries Van Noten shows that if used correctly, the colours tin plant a look that is both experimental and successful for an everyday customer. Apparel it upward or downwards, jade comes across as a trans-seasonal colour that can be manipulated in a multitude of means and will exist a staple in stores this season, and many seasons to come… more Smoke & mirrors
Sultry and seductive like a romantic Parisian street, the style collective are chewing tobacco and spitting out the palette for this seasons color trends. Hints of gold, cognac, chocolate plus indigo weave together to achieve a diverse and mod selection of colours, keeping information technology fresh and fun. As each colour influences the other, designers have what would appear equally a tedious pick and transform it into a palette that is compatible across many inspirations, backgrounds and visions – a creative feat non to become unnoticed… more than Minty fresh
Laissez passer the glue effectually; this season sees top label designers showcasing colours that are a breath of fresh air. Mint comes back strong in all of its shades. Done out almost blue, pastel mixes, and pure dark-green similar the herb itself are apparent as the arctic of peppermint coats the palette of the industry. Incredibly varied, mint is an experience that takes many forms, each ane as strong as the adjacent. Regardless of the form, whether bold, muted, dark, or pastel. It'due south clear that mint leaves a long lasting upshot… more Lavender farm
The industry is abuzz with word that lavender is in. Vast fields of luscious majestic are the inspiration for the latest trend in colour this flavour. Designers proceed the colour pure, with little to no embellishment, opting to play with tone and cloth rather than crowding the silhouette with unnecessary detailing. Nature again serves as an splendid focal point for inspiration, merely what makes it something beautiful is the imagination and talent of creative designers around the world. Although they all start at the same signal, the end result is never as one would have expected... more than Tangerine tango
Designers have a bite into the sugariness juices of this winter fruit equally trends dictate assuming and vibrant colour choices for the upcoming season. Sweet orange and tangy tangerine saturate fabrics across the runway, from chiffon gowns to custom print suits - this season holds a palette of delicious fashion flavours set to titillate the senses of the industry. Natural things stand the test of fourth dimension, and so information technology'due south evident that tangerine is appropriate beyond a broad spectrum of historic and futuristic influences... more Into the wild
Survival of the fittest is an evident concept when it comes to the fashion industry, and then it's no surprise that the latest trends have designers looking to the wilderness for the strength to compete in such a fell market. The runways have been showcasing an array of natural greens, burnt browns, autumn leaves and crystal lakes, the wild has been cocooned and metamorphosed into a fashion parade of epic proportions. A plethora of color is what the wilderness has to offering, and an interesting interpretation tin exist seen in this upcoming season. Advisable beyond a multitude of environments, the natural colours volition stay warm in the cold, whilst looking advisable in the blaring sun. Substantially timeless, these colours are a vision of the past, but also an image of the future, as fashion continually looks back to redefine moving frontward... more than Lemon zest
Colour therapy tells us that yellow is about confidence, a key trait when it comes to fashion. With that in listen, fashion trends are making lemonade out of 'Lemon Zest' this season, parading juicy yellow goodness for the style industry and quench the need for such a bright and opulent colour. Like a ray of sunshine shining down the catwalk similar to Resene Wild Thing, the clothes blows up like a jellyfish, reminding u.s.a. of the summertime beach without the sting. Although done in such a vivid colour... more Called-for desire
Runways take been set afire across the world with reddish burning its manner onto anybody's radar. Animalism, love, desire and passion, cherry-red takes a stand up and scorches audiences in a decadent display of luscious tone. Intense almost all the fourth dimension, the runways are like wildfire, everyone playing with such a dangerous color choice, all cooking with the same chilli and trying not to become burnt. Equally fashion fires up, new creations are born and it volition be interesting to encounter how far things tin be pushed. Embrace the flames and live for the moment… more Oxidised
From destruction comes this season'southward latest looks. The colours of corrosion eat away at the contest and come up out victorious in browns, greens, golds and blues. Earthy tones and metallic shines mix elements of new and one-time into an incredibly organic trend that grows faster than rust on the lesser of a car... more than Spots and stripes
Jump is about having fun and what ameliorate fun is at that place than stripes and spots. This flavour nosotros see a revival of the stripe, and a rebirth of the spot. Parading the runway is a barrage of geometrics and color blocking, vertical, horizontal, round and bold. Everyone is running on the same rail and the race is on to bring life back to this once loved look... more Spicy flavour
An exotic hazard of thou couture, a new season, a new taste. The Spices of the souk can change a look into an ethnic parade of glamorous natural hues. From turmeric to cinnamon, cayenne to cardamom, the Middle Eastward has it covered with colour trends coming from the hyper natural spices found at a souk... more
Emerald cuts
A alter is in the air for 2013, after last year's fiery tones of tangerine and pink. This year emerald green is on the fashion cards and a popular hue with the SS14 collections. The jewel-rich tone, although less intimidating than previous year's shades, at that place is no stopping celebrities and pinnacle designers from incorporating the hue as a wardrobe staple for 2013. Enhancing our sense of well-being, this bright, leafy green inspires insight and promotes balance and harmony. Associated with the precious gemstones, Emerald could be divers as sophisticated and luxurious… more It's vintage darling
Hailing from another era, vintage vesture is still hanging in the wings of wardrobes around the globe reflecting the politics, civilization and art of another time. This year's catwalks saw the regeneration of retrospective fashion of the 1950s, the "perma-tendency" is here to stay. But balance bodacious, these retro influenced garments have not seen meliorate days and accept been adapted with fresh, crisp jump/summers in mind, a user-friendly alternative to an older manner with the modern interpretation. Of late, there has besides been an increase in the sensation of environmental sustainability that has changed the habits of many by reducing, reusing and recycling old garments and revamping them into stylish, on trend... more Stripes
A zebra can't alter its stripes you say? Well fashion tin can't get rid of its stripes for the flavour. Black stripes, white stripes, majestic stripes, bluish stripes. Every shade and every fabric from safe Breton's to complicated feminine palettes and fine lines. Stripes have sat on the fine line betwixt fashion dilemma and fashion success. Vertical stripes brand people appear taller; even so if you are already tall could potentially make you look like Lurch. Horizontal stripes merely make y'all feel wider or associate you to Waldo, Sesame Street or an inmate. Resembling more of a clown look, wide horizontal striped socks should exist avoided when choosing striped accessories. Sticking to a thin striped color complementary pair such as blackness and grey or brown and khaki, will put you in good stead… more Summer blues
Blueish is the hot new color this season with hues ranging from stark cobalt to crepuscular shades. The great affair about whatever blueish is that information technology complements any skin tone, and then y'all don't demand to go to Hawaii for a holiday before wearing it. Although ameliorate suited to black than navy, blues tin be paired with neutrals or bright cake shades. Metal acts as the best counter color, especially to the vivid blues. Seen at Burberry Prorsum, iconic British luxury brand since 1856, incorporating both metal and the blue into their renowned trench coat, bringing the archetype beige trench upwards to par... more

Buckle up
Once an commodity of utility, belts have now become known to almost as a fashionable accessory statement. Belts packed with tools were handy to every carpenter and have had a potent presence in menswear since the Bronze Age. Womenswear has seen belts come up and go, and only in the last few decades has become a fashion staple. Dream interpreters claim that a belt symbolises power especially a rather ornate one... more

Clash of the tartans
They say that in life you will never be further than six metres from a
spider, and they too say that in London you lot will never be more than than ten
metres from a rat. These days it seems you will never be more than
twenty metres from a plaid or tartan shirt. Farmers wearing them to
work, teeny-boppers wearing them with belts cinched at the waist teamed
with leggings, it is a well known fact that the tartan trend will never
go out of fashion. Minimum way thought for maximum colour and pattern
injections into your wardrobe... more Pulverisation puff
For Spring/Summer 2013, the colour spectrum couldn't be at further ends from one another. On i side of the coin there is the in-your-face neon brights and on the other, a colour, much more lightweight, subtle and sweet - pastels. E'er-nowadays colour blocking trends have taken a abrupt plow into the shades of pastel. When it comes to putting together a pastel outfit, hues of mint dark-green, cotton candy pinkish and daffodil yellows 'bound' to mind... more Dear Navy, with compliments - Raspberry
Rarely seen as unfashionable, the classic navy is a wardrobe resident that adds crisp, clean lines and understated chic. Co-ordinate to Pauline Western Thomas's commodity "Navy and White Nautical Fashion Trends" from Fashionera, "dark navy has an disciplinarian look which instantly marks the wearer out as well-groomed". Sky blue, infant bluish, navy, ask anyone what their favourite colour is and a articulate majority will say blue, and so there is no doubting that the hue is no longer semi-permanent. Lending itself perfectly to the nautical trend in the guise of stripes, navy is the exotic sibling to the traditional black... more than That 70s
The terminal time way saw Bordeaux and Bottle together in the same collection was back in the early 70s. Earthy tones of garnet, ruby and rust reflects an autumn in Europe, whilst the deep sea and lush Amazonian greens echo soft calming elements. Burgundy red and burnt orangish colours offer a native and natural quality contrasting with the rich verdant textures of the canteen greens. Gucci and Burberry have both been seen to literally 'tone-down' the pop colours nosotros saw in bound... more than Bold moves
Autumn/Winter 2012-2013 looks cheerful and promising with the entire color spectrum. Almost every collection had a vast assortment of bold colours from pink and orange to green and red. Confident colours were turned into an epidemic in Paris in March, granted there were the archetype black and white shades that are seen throughout the year. Heavy upholstery type fabrics were used among collections which gave an appropriate balance to the glitter and space-age metallic's that were also showcased... more Desert sand
Cool tones of ghost whites, mixed with nut-browns and a splash of colour are resounding colour palettes. The impact of colour tin be seen in several forms of colour associations, where colour can be seen as either a symbol or a sign. While Cathay's color of skillful luck is red, red is as well used to communicate visually, for case stop signs are red. Neutral tones and cream hues with the additive of blackness create feelings of sophisticated glamour with hints of simplicity and earthiness, leaving the common cold wintertime at the door. Black is back for yet another season, I know, I know, "how cutting edge", y'all say? But these sleek creations with pops of cobalt blues and stark reds who could be bored this winter?... more than Agent orange
Bright, bold shades of orange inject energy and vitality into Pre-Autumn collections. Designers take annotation: the Pantone Color Institute, the global potency on colour, has named the reddish-orange hue Tangerine Tango its colour of the year for 2012. The vivacious shade, described by Pantone executive manager Leatrice Eiseman every bit "hopeful and optimistic", takes the crown from 2011'southward Honeysuckle, a sugariness, flirtatious pink. The visitor has long aligned its colour of the year with the zeitgeist, and 2012'southward choice is no exception: Tangerine Tango was called to provide "the energy boost we demand to recharge and motion forrard" from recent troubling times... more Freshly minted
An array of peppermint hues spread their cooling influence over the Bound/Summertime runways. Resurrection, regeneration, renewal - with and then many positive connotations, it's no wonder that light-green is a standout colour for spring. Spring/Summertime 2012's must-have greenish is a continuation of the sorbet hues that accept been dominating the runways in recent months. The new season's peppermint hues are cool, fresh and appear in a range of intensities. From a barely-at that place minted cream... more Walking on sunshine
Spring 2012 collections burst onto the scene in a riot of bright sunbeam shades, with cheery yellows bringing warmth and light to the runways. From creamy vanilla shades to socket-searing citrus, yellowish featured strongly in dozens of northern hemisphere designers' ranges in both blocks of colour and floral prints. "Florals - for spring? How groundbreaking," sneered acidic editor Miranda Priestley in 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. Merely these weren't your ordinary florals: Rodarte's Van Gogh-inspired sunflowers were moody and ethereal, while Proenza Schouler'south amber-and-orangish renditions were slightly retro-inspired... more than Icecream dream
A swirl of sorbet hues makes its mark on Leap 2012 collections. Informal pastels strike a notation for bound, with cool icecream colours spread generously. Tart yellowish, lollipop pink and creamy peach were designer favourites, complemented by absurd bluish and mint shades which were low-cal and bright, only never clinical. The expect had all the traditional trappings of femininity. Sherbet-tinged organza and chiffon added to the weightless experience for collections that were the peak of springtime leisure... more Blue lady
Blueish is dorsum for Winter 2012, with designers from New York to Milan incorporating the soothing shade into their collections. Denoting calm and clarity, blue is a perennial favourite of many designers. For Winter tones are less body of water-inspired than Summer collections, leaning more towards the crisp ice blue of a glacier, bright lapis lazuli shades and rich regal hues. Northern Hemisphere designers paired deep blues with chocolate and mustard or that other perennial favourite, black - and for a more dynamic expect, brilliant blues next to graphic white and citrus orangish to corking upshot... more Hail to the reef
The warm, fresh pinks and oranges of a coral reef suggest a tropical holiday, total of sunday and sand. Coral gemstones are said to have healing qualities, raise feelings of at-home and ward off fears and tensions. In many cultures coral is worn as a talisman to protect the wearer confronting evil spirits. Northern hemisphere designers have harnessed the uplifting powers of coral... more than Kyoto autumn
The Japanese word for autumn leaves is 'koyo', and for next year the vibrant orange and yellows that take tourists flocking to Kyoto'southward koyo hotspots are the same hues brightening up designers' autumn/winter collections. Energetic reds and browns, warm, vivacious hues continue to make their mark. The trend is toward cheery poppy yellows, the zingy cherry of Japanese maple leaves, and oranges ranging in tone from flossy peach to burn-bright... more Cherry storm rise
Nature in revolt and chaos is a splendid, blood-pumping spectacle and menswear for fall/winter 2012 gets an injection of rut and vitality, with shades of carmine from crimson to mahogany making their mark next flavor. Red is a hue that packs a walloping punch – associated with blood, fire and revolution, it'south a look that'due south non for the fainthearted. Eye-catching and imperial, cherry is a color that denotes power and prestige... more The low-cal fantastic
It'southward not the Marie Antoinette of history, just more of Sophia Coppola's cinematic feast that captures the spirit and zest of a woman who was larger than life and of a fashion palette that lives on. Powdery pales dust the northern hemisphere'due south Autumn runways, bringing tenderness and serenity to well-baked tailoring and luxe fabrics. Subtle and serene, icing sugar tints make their advent for next year'southward rainy season, injecting cold, blustery days with sweetness and whimsy. Smatterings of lilac and peach, dove grey and tea greenish infiltrate. From misty green to mushroom pink, these ethereal hues lend a soft popular of calorie-free to a diverseness of fabrics for a look that certainly doesn't stake in comparison... more La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita (1960) was shot in black and white, just everyone knows that when you close your eyes, a Fellini universe burns with the electricity and vibrancy of an eternal Italian autumn. The sweet, hedonistic and romantic spirit of that age lives on, evoked past the season's palette of acrid yellows, turquoise and corybantic orange hues. Passionate, full-bodied colours make a strong impact for next autumn, with Northern Hemisphere collections showcasing a hearty mixture of dejection, greens, pinks, yellows and oranges. The message seems to be that the bolder, the better – remember retina-searing bursts of citrus, bright pops of aquamarine and sensual, opulent purple… more The Orient excess
An oriental colour palette consisting of a pre-requisite scarlet red is prepare to turn heads next season, enhanced by jade greens and mandarin tinged yellows. Harnessing the exotic and mystique of the Due east, designers such Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler cleverly mixed ethnic inspired prints with textural elements, reinforced by a strong colour palette of assuming red, mandarin yellow and deep turquoise. Ralph Lauren's ode to the orient… more

Newport Orange County
It'southward nautical with a twist, as we accept to the sun, sand and sails of California - the golden country. Nautical staples such as navy, white and ruby are accented by this season's brightest of brights. Casual luxe fabrics are complemented by traditional nautical colours of red, white and navy with a striking of sunburst orangish and yellow. Sailing regalia such every bit flags and early Nautica campaigns besides highlight these key tones, finding inspiration in the seaside pastimes of more than flush areas such as Newport, Orange Canton in California... more

Hunters and gatherers
Mother Nature inspires for Summer 2011/2012 with a dusky palette inspired by all things natural from dirt browns to gold wheat tones. An extension from this summer's obviously organic palette of biscuit, nude, calorie-free olive and white, next summer volition highlight tea stained tones and flaxen coloured fabrics for a look that'south time worn and timeless. Earthy neutrals make a subtle and serene statement signifying a colour palette inspired by untreated and undyed fabrics and textures. The moral of the story hither is the more organic looking the improve... more That 70s show
Popular colours of 70s suburbia accept infiltrated the northern hemispheres Bound 2011 runways, making an impact on modern silhouettes and fabrics. From the distinctive orange of classic Penguin book covers to kitsch German language and Belgian ceramics peppered in unusual tones, primal colours of pistachio, mustard, cactus green, marigold, taupe and dark-brown made their style on to almost every household item, artwork and piece of furniture of the 60s and 70s. Tupperware and fondue sets came in a myriad of castaway colours and coffee coloured wooden furniture framed the décor of many homes of the time… more
Club Tropicana
Hedonistic summer nights and a bright optimism sparks for next summer as indicated past the contempo Northern Hemisphere Spring 2011 collections. Wham! Pretty much summed it up with their 1983 hit Order Tropicana when they describe an ideal summer getaway: Fun and sunshine - there's enough for anybody, and for next summertime, bright block colours make an bear on after mode's electric current obsession with all things minimal and monochromatic... more

The life aquatic
'Bluey-green' is a term and then oftentimes thrown about when you lot can't determine whether a colour is more teal than turquoise. However the Fall collections saw a hybrid of both colours on the runway, creating a spectacular display of underwater world furnishings and maritime adventures... more

So fresh, so clean
The 2010 season heralded in a minimalist wardrobe. Popular minimalist colours of beige, cream and grey also brand way for a new take on 'clean' with designs that are pared back and pastel, giving a refreshing and invigorating heave to winter'south traditionally somber tones… more Hunting season
Menswear for Wintertime 2011 gets a subtle dose of colour with earthy tones inspired by hunting attire from olive greens, deep burgundy, subtle shades of brown and pistachio - all making their marking next season. Traditional English style hunting has not only filtered its way into menswear for the fall 2010 collections, merely its subtle pops of organic colours have formed the palette of many collections seen so far... more The Midas bear upon
Luxe appeal is back. Equally a highly sought after precious metal, the colour gold needs no introduction. A signifier of wealth and quality, aureate has been used in the arts from the gold artifacts constitute in the Balkans in the fourth millennium BC to the iconic Egyptian hieroglyphs. For Winter 2011 the colour makes a violent render with tonal golds accented past warm browns and rustic greens. It'south a colour that besides signifies success, because everyone knows gold always comes first... more Purple reign
Majestic has become a perennial favourite for the winter flavour, reinventing itself from a purple classic to a popular pastel. A purple palette has the all-time of both worlds by combing radical reds to balmy blues, and for next wintertime it'southward here to stay with a myriad of tones to delight and inspire… more than

Pretty in pink
From pastel palettes to purple tones, pinkish is a colour that evokes feminine wiles. From cute to seductive, pinkish has been utilised in wintertime collections for 2010 from designers such equally Donna Kara, Phillip Lim iii.one and Charles Anastase. From fuchsia inspired tones to dusky shades, designers injected small amounts of pink to complement key colours, or to just add together a sense of feminine frivolity in the mix... more

Burn and spice
Winter demand not be the season of cold discontent, judging by the fiery colour palette that has sizzled its style onto the Fall runways of belatedly. Traditionally the domain of a more somber color palette, this season highlights colours that have warming properties from salsa reds to spicy tangerines. Bronzed goddesses collide with sun kissed sirens for a look and experience that will heat up those concrete coloured days alee… more Obviously organic
The Spring runways were awash with a new lease on modern, elegant and understated dressing aided by a refreshing and simplified colour palette of limpid colours that aer semi-transparent and iridescent. Allow'south herald in the new decade with a clean slate. Easy, lite and luminous, the new spring pastels take their cues from monochromatic tones and natural palettes… more Cool operators
A summer favorite, evoking clear summers skies and aquatic adventures, Spring is set to highlight the dejection palette equally a strong feature side by side Leap Summer. The beauty of blue tones is that it reflects rut and is a visually appealing colour for those hot summer months. The feeling is cool, dominated by blues with additions of pale greens and soft putty hues for a complete expect. Blues are softened and diluted, moving away from strong nautical influenced shades to hues reflecting the freshwater aquatic.… more

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