Just when you were getting ready for the spicy browns and reds of fall, Pantone has released its Top Ten Pantone colors for spring in its Fashion Color Report, spring 2010. As the fashion world turns its attention to Fashion Week, top New York designers have chosen their spring color palette.
Looking at the top five colors, which range from soft violets to terra-cotta corals and mustardy yellows, I am reminded of a sunset over red rock mountains in the Southwest. The vibrancy of these colors, against the rather neutral tones shown in the bottom five, shows a sense of optimism for the spring season. Of course, with the recession still looming large in the minds of top designers, it is a cautious optimism.
Consumers this spring are expected to be somewhat more selective about their purchases, but they still want something that is fresh and relevant. Whether it is just a few key wardrobe pieces, or a range of new accessories, these exciting new colors are sure to enhance any wardrobe.
If you buy wholesale clothes, women’s contemporary apparel, or trendy junior fashions, the Pantone “Top Ten” will certainly play into your decision making.
As a purple-lover myself, I was very pleased to see a soft violet topping the list. Specifically, it is Violet Pantone 16-3320. A huge color for several seasons, this warmer version of what is generally considered a cool color is what finally moved violet to number one. Close to 14% of all designers surveyed used this color in their spring collections.
A perfect complement to purple on the color wheel is yellow, which hit #2 this year with Aurora Pantone #12-0642. Several designers of contemporary apparel have already shown this on Fashion Week runways, primarily in evening gowns and accessories. Follow that with the happy color of turquoise (#15-5519) at number three, a color normally associated with tropical escapes to an exotic ocean resort. Fusion Coral (#16-1543) is a much mellower version of the bolder oranges we’ve seen in recent years, and comes in at number four. Designers have selected this shade because it is more flattering to a variety of skin tones. And rounding out the top five is a lipstick-red Tomato Puree (#18-1661), reminiscent of Badgley Mischka cocktail dresses and a true indicator that this spring will be a color-saturated season.
The remaining five include a serene Tuscany blue, a warmer Amparo Blue, delicate Pink Champagne, and freshly grown neutrals like Dried Herb and Eucalyptus.
Whether you are a junior apparel buyer or a just a fan of designer contemporary apparel, look for these top ten colors in a variety of shapes and styles this spring at Fashion Spot LA. It should be a very exciting return to color.
SOURCE: Pantone Fashion Color Report, Spring 2010 (Women’s COLORS); PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC; © Pantone LLC 2009
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It used to be that if you wanted new designer shoes, high quality handbags or boutique apparel, you needed to wear out some shoe leather on Fashion Avenue, attend the hottest sample sales, or just get lucky. But today, with the Internet, you can buy wholesale boutique clothing with just the click of a mouse. All you need to know is where to look.
Junior clothing wholesale web sites and other fashion wholesalers are everywhere on the Internet. You can buy wholesale fashion apparel at amazing prices quite easily when you know the right Google search terms. Trust me; it is a whole lot faster than trudging through countless showrooms and trunk shows.
Once you become an expert on buying wholesale clothes, you will wonder why you ever did it any other way. Some expert online shoppers buy wholesale apparel for less than $2 per garment, and designer shoes for under $10. A teenager can do this, and once they learn how to buy junior clothing wholesale, they will most certainly come back for more.
When you buy online, you should feel comfortable with their return policy and other terms and conditions. It’s always a good idea to use a credit card for added purchase protection, and check to make sure the site has a phone number with a live customer service rep available to answer any questions.
Start with some of the classic search terms, like “buy wholesale clothes” or “junior clothing wholesale” and then narrow your search to specific name brands, such as “buy wholesale apparel Guess”, or “buy wholesale clothing DKNY”. Fashion Spot LA is a great place to start.
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Thinking back to the mid 90’s, granted I was still young, I do remember flannel being a trendy junior fashion, and I remember it well. I might not have known at the time but flannel represented an entire group of people that would later make a large impact on the world today. The group I am referring to utilized the contemporary apparel look of ‘grunge’. The grunge crowd came through shining with their funky clothes, metal and grunge music and mostly their peace loving ways. This grunge look started in the north-west around Seattle and shortly swept the entire nation. But long before it took over Seattle there was quite a history to flannel. Flannel got its humble start in with the Welsh people in Wales. It soon became many of Welsh’s wardrobe, from their skirts to their entire outfits. It is a cotton woven material that helps to keep a person warm while outside in cold temperatures. Shortly after the Welsh people started wearing it, many lumber workers picked on the fashion trend, mostly for the warmth provided. For many it was more of a necessities then a fashion statement, which is why the grunge era still baffles many people trying to understand that time in the 1990’s. Those people who still ponder why it gained mass acceptance then can now ask this new generation the same question. Who brought flannel back and why is it being sold everywhere? The exact cuts of the flannel might vary from a few generations ago but still flannel and all of its glory is back and in a big way! It is not the ‘grunge’ group wearing it any more though, it is now being worn by trendy tweens and young adults with all sorts of interesting accessories. Flannel has been through it all, starting with the Welsh, making its way to lumber men to the grunge teenagers of the mid 1990’s and now being worn in a trendy and cute way. Bravo to flannel for reintroducing itself to each generation and becoming a fan favorite every time! To learn more about flannel or to see junior clothing wholesale, visit Fashion Spot LA.
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