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Spotted on the catwalk: WGSN and Coloro's colour of the year 2026 'Transformative Teal'

‘Transformative Teal’ has been declared the Colour of the Year 2026 by colour institutes WGSN and Coloro. According to the two, Transformative Teal is a fluid fusion of blue and green, reflecting the diversity of nature and an earth-focused mindset, aligning with the growing demand for ecological responsibility (in light of the climate crisis)....

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PFW SS25 Top colour Combinations

During Paris Fashion Week SS25, designers offered a variety of intriguing colours and colour combinations. As witnessed on the runways, the sophistication offered by ‘latte dressing,’ that is, wearing elegant styles in shades of brown, will continue to trend next season. A palette of refined neutrals told a similar story, and consumer interest...

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MFW SS25 Top colour combinations

MFW SS25 designers played down the usual sexy looks in favor of something more demure but still ultra feminine. They pumped up the optimism with colour combinations that focused on dopamine shades of orange, pink and blue. On the other hand, perhaps with the ‘Corpcore’ trend in mind, neutral and darker tones like brown were also on display. ...

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NYFW SS25: Top Colour Combinations

According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, “Colors for NYFW SS25 combine comfort and glam, blending wearability with desirability”.The Institute predicted that the standout colors would include eco-inspired foliage greens, expansive blues, earthy browns, pastel hues, and captivating exotic brights.” This...

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Pantone colour report for LFW SS25 is playful and nostalgic

Pantone Color Institute, the global trend forecasting and colour consultancy, has revealed that the colours for the spring/summer 2025 edition of London Fashion Week, which runs until September 17, will combine “romance with practicality for a vibe that is fresh and optimistic”. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color...

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Spotted on the catwalk: WGSN and Coloro’s colour trends for AW26/27

Trend and colour institutes WGSN and Coloro have revealed the five colour trends for the autumn/winter 2026/27 fashion season. In addition to Transformative Teal, there is the warm cream-coloured Wax Paper, a royal Fresh Purple, a rich chocolate brown shade Cocoa Powder, and a bright yellow-green tone Green Glow. WGSN and Coloro state that the...

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Pantone colour report for NYFW SS25 inspired by “natural world”

Pantone, the global authority on colour, has revealed that its colour trend report for the spring/summer 2025 edition of New York Fashion Week brings together a “harmonious grouping” of bright hues, earthy mid-tones and timeless neutrals, which draw inspiration from the natural world. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color...

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The Brat Aesthetic by Charli XCX: including neon green, white tank tops and Kamala Harris

When President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed V.P. Kamala Harris to replace him, singer Charli XCX tweeted, “kamala is brat,” and it broke the Internet. The excitement that engendered was the culmination of something that had been brewing since the album ‘brat’ with its neon green cover was released on June 7. Charli...

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These are the colors for SS26 according to WGSN

Blue/green (Transformative Teal), bright pink (Electric Fuchsia), blue/grey pastel (Blue Aura), amber yellow (Amber Haze), and mint green (Jelly Mint) are the five colours that trend forecasting agency WGSN, has chosen as part of its Coloro programme. According to WGSN, 2026 will be the year of reorientation. Old ideas will be overthrown and the...

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FS Live Webinar: SS26 Must-Have Colors

Discover the emerging colors and must-have hues for SS26. Join our global color experts for a live webinar that will explore three of our five Color Shifts and must-have hues for the season. Analyzing how color is evolving in relation to the cultural climate, we will share the intelligence behind each shift and provide actionable insights into...

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Autumn/Winter 2024 Colour Trend: Lighter shades of green

Generally speaking, the FW24 season colour palettes were a somber affair. Autumn shades, light to dark grey and olive khaki tones were prevalent as they worked for the ongoing popularity of the ‘quiet luxury’ trend. L-R: Alberta Ferretti, Emilia Wickstead, Schiaparelli FW24 Credits: Alberta Ferretti, Emilia Wickstead, Schiaparelli FW24/©...

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Olive green, dark red, black leather and a lot of fluff at LFW FW24

London Fashion Week took place from Friday, February 16 to Tuesday February 20 and celebrated its 40th anniversary. The FW24 edition was a far cry from LFW’s humble origins - a tent in the car park of the Commonwealth Institute in Kensington. Back in 1984, the three-day event featured just 15 shows, including work by Vivienne Westwood, Katherine...