Last year, we saw Pantone name “Tangerine Tango” as 2012’s Color of the Year. This year, it’s Emerald! Many may not be aware that in any design field, whether it be fashion design or interior design, there are certain colors that are designated as “the must have color of the year.” (I can thank my Visual Merchandising course for this kind of information) Why Emerald? Green was seen a lot coming down the runway during many fashion shows, and according to a press release from Pantone’s Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman, “It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity — no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.”
When Tangerine Tango was announced as 2012’s Color of the Year, we saw that as a way to move forward with an abundance of energy because of how vivid and bright the color was, but the emerald color can symbolize peace, harmony, and calmness. While everyone on the consumer side of the fashion industry is looking to this with open arms, the members of the design community are not so thrilled. Many designers are not really used to the emerald color and are a little anxious about working with it because it’s very different than what many designers are used to working with. It’s true that e often see emerald jewelry, but not so often that you see an abundance of emerald green clothing unless it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone is different, though. Are you excited about the new Color of the Year? I for one am willing to give it a try. I want to hear your thoughts! Tweet me @TNiC0LEE or comment below!.
Some Emerald looks to get you ready for our new Color of the Year!
When Tangerine Tango was announced as 2012’s Color of the Year, we saw that as a way to move forward with an abundance of energy because of how vivid and bright the color was, but the emerald color can symbolize peace, harmony, and calmness. While everyone on the consumer side of the fashion industry is looking to this with open arms, the members of the design community are not so thrilled. Many designers are not really used to the emerald color and are a little anxious about working with it because it’s very different than what many designers are used to working with. It’s true that e often see emerald jewelry, but not so often that you see an abundance of emerald green clothing unless it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone is different, though. Are you excited about the new Color of the Year? I for one am willing to give it a try. I want to hear your thoughts! Tweet me @TNiC0LEE or comment below!.
Some Emerald looks to get you ready for our new Color of the Year!
BDG Mid-Rise Cigarette Skinny Jeans from Urban Outfitters $24.99
Flapper Maxi Dress from Topshop $350.00
Small Envelope Clutch from American Apparel $28.00