With the cold days of winter behind us and the new life that the upcoming season offers popping up all around us, it’s time to take a serious look at the dark and heavy wardrobe still hanging in our closets and on the walls and furniture of our homes, and give them all a fresh, light look for Spring 08’.
But what color palate should we be working with? What is in and what is out this season? Well, according to the Pantone Color Report, the Spring 08’ palette is, “ defined by classic, versatile neutrals punctuated by splashes of invigorating brights, empowering consumers to explore new and creative ways to combine colors. With vibrant and uplifting shades and flowery deep pink undertones, the Spring 08’ color palate perfectly reflects the cheerfulness of the season. “
Pantone Inc. is one of the most influential authorities on color in the fashion world. The foremost king of color, Pantone is a market leader in providing insider insights into what will hit our designer boutiques, urban markets and most of all, what fabrics and colors will be popular in our stores each season.
One of the keynote colors for spring 2008 is silver gray. Silver gray is subtle, versatile, flattering and elegant. This keynote color replaces the harsh black of winter and balances well with the soft, floral palate of spring. A list of this seasons exciting hues are as follows:
Red/Purple & Pink Family
Spring Crocus
Pink Mist
Cantaloupe
Rococco Red
Green & Blue Family
Daiquiri Green
Snorkel Blue
Yellow & Brown Family
Freesia
Golden Olive
Along with the rainbow of colors and large graphic floral prints that spring 2008’s color palate is based on, this season also offers in an array of looks that will fit each of your different personalities. From transparency to tuxedos, togas to disco and airy frocks to safari wear, spring fashions in the trends from all over the map and creates a complete look that is uniquely you.
From head to toe, from ceiling to floor, Spring 08’ ushers in the creative designer in all of us.
For the fashionistas both young and old, the trends of the season give the woman in us the opportunity to mix feminine frocks, fluid fabrics and delicate sequins with gender bending borrowed-from-your-man-or-brothers’-closet suits, trousers and tailored vests. Greco-Roman Aphrodite inspired looks combine with the razzle-dazzle of metallic’s, while global fusion juxtaposes earthly neutrals with exotic ethnic influences for a look of house and home that screams Safari Diva into the sultry days of summer. With such a fabulous color and fashion palate to choose from this season, the inspiration needed to spark your inner creativity is endless.
So go on and ignite the Earthly Fashion Goddess in you and take a moment to visit us at J&O for all the latest color palates as we welcome in Spring 08’ together.
Check out our selection of new spring 08’fabric here!
Check out our upholstery spring 08′ fabric selection here!
Check out our spring 08’dress fabric here!
Check out our spring 08′ decorative fabric here!
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