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i dolce colori color, mediterranean style

New York Fashion Week Spring 2005, September 8-15, 2004
They are the New Bohemians: Jet-set artists in search of
inspiration and pleasure. Passionate, hedonistic. Racing
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across the ocean to capture a lifestyle that is at once foreign Aurora Vibrant Green
and familiar, casual and luxurious.

On the Mediterranean, they surf Blue Turquoise waters

reflecting the infinite, cloudless sky. Diving from stony cliffs
of Slate Gray and Kelp into the Delft depths, they rise to the
surface with Coral Reef treasures. On shore, sarongs are so
right among the Vibrant Green foliage blooming in lush PANTONE 17-1462 PANTONE 15 -1331
Flame Coral Reef
mosaics. The sun-saturated days slide effortlessly into long
nights on the Via Veneto, until finally the horizon breaks with
brilliant streamers of Aurora and Flame, Begonia Pink and
Sweet Lavender, heralding yet another glorious, carefree day.
At last, they return to their ateliers with sketchbooks filled
with the shades of sand, sea and shells.
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Those who cannot find their sea legs eschew Italys sparkling Kelp Delft
shores for the American West, falling under the seductive spells
of the desert and prairie. There, they hear tales of a fabled past
and rediscover the authenticity of Native American cultures.
Others venture into the lush, tropical rainforest, abundant with
exotic life the colors, shapes, sounds and scents of the native
flora and fauna, unique in all the world.
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Begonia Pink Sweet Lavender
Color for Spring 05 is wildly divergent. The mix is dramatic
like throwing confetti and seeing where it lands, observes
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, Pantone Color Institute.
You could make combinations of any of these colors the
rulebook has been thrown out the window. Meanwhile, Pink,
still fresh and relevant, has been adopted as New Yorks new
signature color. PANTONE 15- 5217 PANTONE 16 -5804
Blue Turquoise Slate Gray
For over 10 years, Pantone, Inc. has surveyed the designers
of New York Fashion Week to bring you the seasons most
important color trends. This sketchbook previews color for
Spring 2005. An expanded version is available online at
www.pantone.com/spring2005.

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Begonia Pink

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Slate Gray
Douglas Hannant
PROMINENT COLORS
Desert Rose, Amber,
Turquoise, Red Clay, Cactus
Flower, Coral
I N S P I R AT I O N
The color palette is derived
from the Southwest
landscape from a bleached,
midday crispness to a rich,
elegant sunset.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Desert Rose, Turquoise,
Coral, Lavender and Amber
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Color for spring is
luminescent. It glows with on the cover
a rich iridescence.

Michael Vollbracht
for Bill Blass
PROMINENT COLORS
Pink, Toast
I N S P I R AT I O N
Paris
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Murky Pink
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
With the use of chiffon,
colors are abundant.
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Blue Turquoise

Michael Kors
PROMINENT COLORS
Cool shades of Blue paired
with crisp, clean Whites;
vivid Greens paired with
earthy tones of Stone
and Brown
I N S P I R AT I O N
Shades of Blue evoke the
magnificent hues of
the Mediterranean
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
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Peter Som

Narciso Rodriguez
PROMINENT COLORS
Aqua Blue with highlights
of Turquoise and White;
Pool Blue and Ice Blue
combined with White,
Pale Citrine and Lava Gray;
Process Blue is always a
favorite; and some Pinks
I N S P I R AT I O N
Beach life, sports, the
ocean, Rio and surfing
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Shades of Blue: Peter Som
Aqua Blue, Pool Blue, PROMINENT COLORS
Ice and Process Blue Washed and cool shades
COLOR PHILOSOPHY of Greens with Blue
Different Blues coming undertones Celadon,
together to create Jade and Pale Aqua mixed
contrast and harmony with earthy, sophisticated
neutrals like Burlap, Khaki
and Buttermilk. Shots of
Pale Raspberry Pink
and Aged Gold Filigree
punctuate the collection. PANTONE 15- 5217
I N S P I R AT I O N Blue Turquoise
Richard Diebenkorn paintings,
colors of Northern California
beaches anything reflecting
that relaxed, carefree culture
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Washed Jade Green
COLOR PHILOSOPHY PANTONE 19 - 4039
Spring 2005 is all about Delft
pale, washed shades of
colors that are calming,
relaxed and tonal.
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Alvin Valley
PROMINENT COLORS
From breathtaking earth
tones such as Golden Sand
Browns and luminous Taupes
to intense Royal Blues and
passionate Reds of the
Costa Brava region
I N S P I R AT I O N
The New Bohemian jet-set
lifestyle of Dal and Gala,
their summers spent on the
Costa Brava coast, Gaudi
architecture in the Catalan
region, and the Surrealist
work of Mir
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
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Mosaics of color earth Aurora
tones such as Dusk
Browns, Marble Taupes
and Stone Beiges, as
well as more vibrant
colors like Royal Blues and
Blood Orange Reds
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
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Juxtaposing a vast mosaic Carolina Herrera Delft
of colors against neutrals PROMINENT COLORS
such as Beige, Taupe Chestnut with Whisper White,
and Tan Jelly Bean, Glazed Ginger,
Spicy Orange, Aruba Blue
I N S P I R AT I O N
Interior designers from the 40s
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Spicy Orange Flame
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Mixing colors that normally
would not be mixed
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Begonia Pink

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Slate Gray
David Rodriguez
PROMINENT COLORS
Rich yet subtle shades
inspired by the Amalfi Coast
Browns and Beige against
stark Capri White. For
daytime, a cool shade of David Rodriguez
Melon paired with Positano
Green provides a light,
fresh breeze of color.
And for after five, cocktail
and evening, its all about
a strong contrast: Maserati
Black provides a rich
background for Hot
Bougainvillea Pink.
I N S P I R AT I O N
The colors of Fellinis La
Dolce Vita if it had been
shot in color! I just love
that whole idea of the
jet set glitterati.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Hot Bougainvillea Pink
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Color is the fastest and
most primal way to evoke Cynthia Rowley
an emotion. I gravitate PROMINENT COLORS
toward colors that have Bright Pink, Green, Yellow,
a soothing effect, or shades of Natural
colors that have such I N S P I R AT I O N
a vibrancy you cant help 1930s, 1940s, 1950s world
but feel good. travel The Grand Tour
Morocco, India
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Natural tones with bright
citrus colors
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Nicole Miller
PROMINENT COLORS
Aqua and Nude; Apricot;
Yellow and Quartz
I N S P I R AT I O N
Celtic documents from
The Book of Kells
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Peachy Nude
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Bright and cheerful
but not loud

Ellen Tracy
PROMINENT COLORS
Spring is grounded by
neutral Flax and White.
Crystalline washes in Pink,
Lavender and Quiet Green
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color textured fabrics in Slate Gray
solids and prints, with
warm metallics shot
through the collection.
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Romantic fabrics in very
feminine pastel washes
mixed with clean, tailored PANTONE 15 - 2215
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Benjamin Cho
PROMINENT COLORS
Black and White; primary
colors; a touch of pastels
I N S P I R AT I O N
A need for boldness
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Black
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Combine bold, vivid colors
into a predominantly Black
and White foundation

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Slate Gray

Gustavo Arango
I N S P I R AT I O N
Passionate about architecture,
I was inspired by John Utzons
design of the Sydney Opera
House, where shape, form PANTONE 12-0642
and style become one. Aurora
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
This season I keep color
bright, clean and fresh.

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Blue Turquoise

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PROMINENT COLORS Coral Reef
Warm Cinnamons, lush
Pomegranate, pale Nudes
and Cameos, bases of
Dove and deep Honey
with accents of Thistle
and Indigo Blue
I N S P I R AT I O N
The portraits of Fernand
Khnopff. His use of color
in his portraits seem like
gentle washes that frame
the faces of the subjects.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Flesh/Cameo
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Subtle changes of color Shelly Steffee

with accents of depth

Tracy Reese
PROMINENT COLORS
Neutral palettes elevated
by breathless pastels and
fresh brights Peach Kiss,
Copper, Passion Fruit and
White Cloud; Sea Green,
Spruce and Pine mixed
with Iris and Berry Stain;
mineral tones of Azure Blue,
Golden and Rose Quartz
I N S P I R AT I O N
Our natural world, with
colors drawn from earth,
sea and sky
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
All shades of Green, from
the palest Turquoise to the
darkest Evergreen
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
To create gorgeous palettes
with colors that reflect our
natural world
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Kelp
Anna Sui
PROMINENT COLORS
Linen, Sand, Parchment,
Buckskin, Tea-Dipped Flax,
Painted Desert, Sunburn,
Sage Bush, Blue Bell,
Wild Lavender, Prairie Rose,
Indigo, Bandana Red,
Yellow Rose of Texas
I N S P I R AT I O N
Early 20th century
Sepia-tone portraits of
Native Americans by
photographer Edward
S. Curtis
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Chamois
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Antiqued, weathered

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Vibrant Green

Nanette Lepore
PROMINENT COLORS
A combination of vivid brights
set against more muted
tones, incorporating
everything from Deep Violet
and Acid Green to softer
shades like Pale Lilac and Sandi Davidson for
Dove Pink, with a touch of Lilly Pulitzer
Cobalt PROMINENT COLORS
I N S P I R AT I O N Our concept for Spring 2005 is
The vivid patterns and A Sea of Color, and includes
romantic shapes of the Hot Pink, Coral, Bright Green, Lilly Pulitzer
Bohemian lifestyle inspired Orange, Lemon Yellow and
me to use the combination of Azure. Bright and soft Pinks,
soft and strong, bold colors Greens, and Turquoise Blues
played off of soft hues. are very strong. What looks new
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R and exciting is the use of citrus
Multiple hues of Violet colors Yellow, Orange and
COLOR PHILOSOPHY Coral ... and Black.
The opalescent luster of I N S P I R AT I O N
every design will give people Our heritage and our roots
a new way to wear color inspired us. Not just Palm
soft but vibrant. Beach but the roots of Palm
Beach itself: the Mediterranean.
For Spring 2005, we looked to
the Mediterranean Sea, inspired
by the colors of the Cote dAzur
in places such as Nice, Cap
Ferrat and the Cap dAntibes.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Our signature color is, as
always, Pink. PANTONE 15 - 2215
COLOR PHILOSOPHY Begonia Pink
Color can be uplifting, can instill
joy and inspire happiness. Wear
color be happy!
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Alice Roi

Alice Roi
PROMINENT COLORS
Navy, Gray, Crme, Black,
Watercolor Pale Blue,
Watercolor Pale Mint;
classic colors alongside
the iciest Mints and Blue
I N S P I R AT I O N
New York architecture
Grays, Navys, Crmes,
Blacks capped with
Pale Blue Sky
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
A very beautiful, very
pale Blue
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Classic colors mixed with
a watercolor palette

Fusha by
Marie Claudinette Jean
PROMINENT COLORS
Romantic, soft colors like
Lavendula, Spearmint,
Passion, Mauve and Rust
I N S P I R AT I O N
The romantic mood
and feel of Paris
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Mauve and Peach
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Based on romance, the PANTONE 16 - 3931
collection is diverse Sweet Lavender
and embodies the beauty
of women of all shades
of color.
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Baby Phat by
Kimora Lee Simmons
PROMINENT COLORS
Muted earth tones Burnt
Umber, Mauve, Green, Sage
and Taupes mixed with
fascinating Sky Blues; think
stoneware meets oasis
I N S P I R AT I O N
When envisioning the tropics,
I thought of exotic birds and
Crisp Green foliage played
against colorful sunsets.
Also sand, different tree
barks, and flowering plants.
I wanted to share these
things and inspire people to Derek Lam
get out and see the world. PROMINENT COLORS
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R Combinations of soft, powdery
Light Sky Blue, Sage pastels of Lemongrass Yellow,
and Gold Muslin and Nude with the
COLOR PHILOSOPHY rustic, Asian-influenced colors
By layering bright-colored of Cinnabar Red, Orchid
varying stripes against Purple and Sumatra Brown
organic patterns, the I N S P I R AT I O N
clothing is given more The colors are inspired from
depth. These clothes Helmut Newtons autobiography,
depict traveled landscapes specifically the chapter about
with vast bodies of water his time in Singapore before
and infinite sky. WWII, and his lover, Josette.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Cinnabar Red and
Sumatra Brown PANTONE 19 - 4039
COLOR PHILOSOPHY Delft
Combining soft and refined
feminine skin tones with very
earthy and warm colors
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Yeohlee

Ghost
Ghost by Tanya Sarne
PROMINENT COLORS
All colors are warm, vintage
and fresh: Lemon Yellow,
Kingfisher Blue, Melon Peach,
Shamrock Green, Watermelon
Pink, Khaki Brown, Misty Blue,
Pale Aquamarine and
Antique Beige.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Lemon Yellow mixed with
Antique Beige and bright
combinations
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Mellow brightness and
harmonious mixes

Yeohlee
PROMINENT COLORS
White, Blue, Brown, Green
and Yellow
I N S P I R AT I O N
Transitional spaces
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
White
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Supermodern
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Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi

PROMINENT COLORS
Salmon Pink, Mauve,
different shades of Green,
Zang Toi
Optical White, Red with
an Orange undertone
I N S P I R AT I O N
Personal desire
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Mauve
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Pastel colors broken off
with Optical White a very
fresh and sunny feeling

Zang Toi
PROMINENT COLORS
Cool Platinum, Black
and White with a splash
of hot Jamaican Red,
West Indian Pink and
Caribbean Blue Sky
I N S P I R AT I O N
The cool elegance of Round
Hill villas in Montego Bay
versus the hot, vibrant colors
of the Jamaican street market
and reggae lounge
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Cool Platinum the most
important accent for clothes
and accessories
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Cool, wispy colors play
against hot, fun, carefree
Jamaican colors
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Carmen Marc Valvo

Bradley Bayou for Halston

PROMINENT COLORS
A lot of fresh colors, including
strong and cool tones like
Acid Green, Chartreuse,
Crystal Azure, Pale Aqua,
Golden Yellow and Sky Blue
I N S P I R AT I O N
The colors and silhouettes
are inspired by insects,
specifically dragonflies,
grasshoppers, beetles and
the rainforest, which is
home to so many beautiful,
colorful species.
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R
Crystal Azure. I'm doing a
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dress with a new Swarovski Aurora
crystal in this color.
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
To use bright, vivid colors
in cool tones and mix them
with looks of classic Black
and White. I want to create
the feeling of an urban
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garden. Carmen Marc Valvo Vibrant Green
PROMINENT COLORS
Flamingo, Organic Greens,
Chocolate and Coral
I N S P I R AT I O N
Tropical flora of the
Polynesian Islands
S I G N AT U R E C O L O R PANTONE 17-1022
Fresh Green Kelp
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Bright colors grounded by
earth tones sultry and steamy
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color secrets of the stars

What colors do you gravitate to WHEN YOU SHOP?
What inspires your color choice WHEN YOU DRESS?
What colors BRIGHTEN YOUR MOOD?

Marisol Thomas Model; Founder, Sidewalk Angels Foundation

WHEN I SHOP? In the spring and summer, I wear a lot of fun,
girlie colors like Baby Blue and Baby Pink. In the autumn and
winter, I favor earthy tones like Browns, Greens and Burnt Orange
because they make me feel warm and cozy. WHEN I DRESS?
Usually the weather and my mood, but sometimes the weather
can affect my mood, so they become one-and-the-same.
TO BRIGHTEN MY MOOD? Baby Blue and Baby Pink instantly
put me in a happy mood. I also use colorful accessories to
perk myself up.

Diane Neal Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

WHEN I SHOP? Bright jewel tones rich Rubies and Emerald
Greens, deep Sapphire Blues, and even bright Diamond lets get metaphysical
Whites. These gorgeous natural hues pull me relentlessly colorstrology reveals the true you
occasionally against my will. Ive been known to buy clothing
that neither fits nor is attractive solely on the basis of its potent, We have a new equation for you: astrology plus numerology
vibrant color! WHEN I DRESS? If Im feeling dark and private, plus four decades of color research plus world-renowned
intuitive and healer Michele Bernhardt equals PANTONE
I wear saturated Black (like all true New Yorkers). If Im feeling
Colorstrology also known as THE REAL YOU!
powerful and grand, I head to the Purples and Deep Reds.
And if I just want to be one with the world, I wear earth tones. Combining arcane disciplines with spirituality and modern
TO BRIGHTEN MY MOOD? Whenever my mood needs science, Colorstrology reveals a personal color for every day of the
year. Just as your Sun Sign offers insights into your personality,
brightening or I just need to feel comforted, I invariably
you have a personal color that reflects the true you, revealing
surround myself with pastels. These light, soothing hues
characteristics and qualities that help you to understand yourself
make me feel happy and safe. and navigate your world.

Rebecca Budig All My Children, Full Frontal Fashion According to Michele Bernhardt, Your birthday color may or may
WHEN I SHOP? Classic colors Black, Brown, Cream, solids not be your favorite color, but it is a color designed to nurture the
nothing too bright or overpowering. I like to have pieces that are real you to recognize, celebrate and honor your own true colors.
timeless that I can wear for a few years. TO BRIGHTEN MY MOOD? While your color preferences may change as you evolve, your
birthday color remains constant.
I usually choose lighter colors such as Cream, a Light Pink (I love
this color) or a Light Blue. Find out more about Colorstrology at www.colorstrology.com.

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An exclusive sneak preview of MIX, Pantones new

online color magazine premiering October 2004

interior landscapes
designer stella mccartney provides
a retail retreat for the world weary
Forward-looking fashion designer Stella McCartneys New York
City store glimmers with sophisticated tones evocative of
Pantones Alba forecast for 2005: mauve, celadon, pistachio...
these luxuriant shades are the new, spirited neutrals.
Within, elegant tablescapes display decorated handbags and
handmade stilettos in light-diffused colors that pop next to
basic black, brown and grey.

In stark contrast to its gritty meatpacking district location, the

stores palette is keyed to racks of softly toned clothes hung by
color, creating a tonal dreamscape. McCartney collaborated
with London-based Universal Design Studio on the plan, infusing
it with personal touches that invite customers into her private
world: an abstract landscape of contemporary design woven
through with symbolic motifs and murals. Tranquil details evoke
nature floor contours and levels form a terrain for customers
to explore, and hanging screens are evocative of long grass,
which ripple in currents of air.

An intimate lounge beckons shoppers to the dressing rooms,

offering the chance to relax beneath a hand-painted tree designed
by Stella to bloom into selections of her latest accessories and
lingerie. Sensuous camisoles with sharply tailored suits or cheeky
pairings of denim with fluttering chiffon are McCartney trademarks.
Against a backdrop of textured white Italian tiles, mauve and
other soft hues appear more vibrant.

Drawers covered in fabric atop glass shelves reinforce the palette,

inviting customers to discover their treasures. Nature lovers touches
like mother of pearl, jeweled necklines, beaded hobo bags and
metallic leathers hark back to vintage 60s a time when collaborative
art was at its height. Whether intricate or sleek, McCartney once said,
Women love my clothes because of their details.

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color continues Alvin Valley The bathing suit in a beautiful array of colors
Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons A polka dot feathered
experts talk about spring 05
To what do you attribute the recent return to color? brooch lined with gold and encrusted with diamonds
Cynthia Rowley A silk jersey shirtdress in Rust Red
Cindy Weber-Cleary Fashion Director, InStyle David Rodriguez The mother-of-pearl-encrusted tunic
People already have almost all the Black they need in their in rich, creamy Vachetta leather in a color I call Salerno
wardrobes. Also, these are troubling times. Colorful clothes Douglas Hannant A shrunken little suede-trimmed jacket
make people feel good and forget their worries, if just for the over a flouncy, lingerie-like skirt or skinny White pants
moment. Its the same thing that makes escapist entertainment
Fusha by Marie Claudinette Jean Our signature handbag that
popular during wartime or economic downturns.
fuses 18th century elegance with modern Caribbean flair

Michael Fink Senior Fashion Director, Saks Fifth Avenue Ghost by Tanya Sarne A sarong in all our colors!

The positive economic climate has made everyone more Michael Vollbracht for Bill Blass A short, flirty skirt in Pink
adventurous in their purchases. Women have been responding Bradley Bayou for Halston A perfect cocktail dress. For me, that
to uplifting and emotional items, and certainly color becomes means below-the-knee in a refreshing Light Blue or Green.
a great mood and wardrobe enhancement. In every city, the Luca Luca by Luca Orlandi An embroidered skirt
designers really showed women how to wear color in a new way. with multicolored flowers lined in Salmon Pink, Mauve,
Suddenly Black seemed all wrong and boring. Green, Optical White or Orange-Red
Nanette Lepore A romantic poets blouse in a
Joan Kaner Fashion Director, Neiman Marcus
quirky shade of Lime Green
There was an immediate response to color from the customer
Narciso Rodriguez A scuba jacket and shorts in shades of Blue
in Spring 2004. Black was strong in the past due to the
Nicole Miller A scarf top in a multicolor print
influence of modernist design.
Peter Som An enzyme-washed
Robert Burke Senior Fashion Director, Bergdorf Goodman cotton voile tiered top in Celadon or Jade
Customers have an overwhelming desire to express personal Yeohlee A glossy White drawstring multi-functional raincoat
style and they have chosen to do it with color. When everyone is Shelly Steffee A tulle volume coat in Pale Nude
dressing monochromatically whether its all Black, all White, all Lilly Pulitzer by Sandi Davidson Feminine and sexy dresses in
Gray, all Tan it is much more difficult to show individuality. The bright multicolor prints. Pink is the most feminine color of all.
consumer is not interested in the uniform, no matter what the Carolina Herrera Very light jackets and skirts in my colors
color palette. Carmen Marc Valvo A sarong and bathing suit
Derek Lam A Nude-colored powder face
Beth Buccini Proprietor, Kirna Zabte
silk georgette ruched skirt
We have been promoting color, color, color since we opened in
1999, and slowly but surely, people have caught on. People are Anna Sui A Chamois prairie skirt

so tired of wearing Black; women are ready for a change. Ive Alice Roi A smocked broadcloth top in Watercolor Mint
heard it all, from my healer told me not to wear Black to my Zang Toi Platinum snakeskin and metal stiletto heels with a major
husband prefers me to wear color, but I think women just feel bling-bling toe ring that takes you from hot day to cool evening
prettier and more optimistic wearing color. Tracy Reese A Black cocktail dress

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PANTONE 12-0642 PANTONE 16 - 6339

Aurora Vibrant Green

PANTONE 17-1462 PANTONE 15 -1331

Flame Coral Reef

PANTONE 17-1022 PANTONE 19 - 4039 visit www.pantone.com

Kelp Delft

PANTONE 15 - 2215 PANTONE 16 - 3931

Begonia Pink Sweet Lavender

PANTONE 15- 5217 PANTONE 16 -5804

Blue Turquoise Slate Gray

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