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Fashion Color Report for Fall 2010 Reported by Pantone

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:49:54 MST

Fantasy-inspired Color Combinations Invigorate the Fall Palette

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE^® Fashion Color Report Fall 2010. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for fall 2010, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available for free download on the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/fall2010. The release of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with the beginning of New York Fashion Week.

“Mindful of consumers’ need for practicality, plus their desire for newness, designers offer many options for women to extend and embellish their wardrobes this fall”

The top colors for women’s fashion for fall 2010 are:

PANTONE 13-0632 Endive

PANTONE 15-1050 Golden Glow

PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral

PANTONE 19-1764 Lipstick Red

PANTONE 18-3027 Purple Orchid

PANTONE 19-1526 Chocolate Truffle

PANTONE 16-5418 Lagoon

PANTONE 18-0538 Woodbine

PANTONE 14-1107 Oyster Gray

PANTONE 14-1307 Rose Dust

Key Colors Spring Summer 2010

no@spam.com (Paula Horlick) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:48:46 MST

Key Colors for Spring Summer 2010

Turquoise — cool and tropical, this delicate and feminine blue evokes memories of tropical beaches and cool clear waters.
Amparo Blue — a twist on navy, which traditionally represents spring. This is a livelier, brighter hue but still has the warmth of summer; a tone away from Fall 2009’s teal blue and not as harsh against the skin as royal blue.
Violet — the color of heather and spring blooms, violet, a cross between lavender and purple is a romantic, feminine gentle hue with uplifting properties.
Aurora —a deepish yet soft yellow with a slightly greenish hue, Aurora, according to Pantone, represents the first glimpse of sunshine as it rises over the horizon. A more weable yellow than brighter hues.
Fusion Coral — a warm pinky, peachy orange, the color of tropical sunsets and reminicsent of passion fruit.
Tomato Puree — the season’s boldest color in a classic, clean pinky red. This uplifting tone works really well with all neutrals or can be teamed with turquoise for a retro look.
Pink Champagne — a wispy combination of ivory and beige provides a subtle hint of warm color and provides a sophisticated blank canvas for almost any shade.
Tuscany — this warm pinky beige acts as a versatile base color, especially for violet and fusion coral.
Dried Herb –— a gray-green neutral base evoking memories of country gardens, a softer tone than khaki but just as versatile.
Eucalyptus — a versatile soft gray which will transcend seasons and provides an elegant backdrop to add dramatic pops of color from brightly-colored accessories.

Whether its uplifting splashes of color (Tomato Puree, Violet or Amparo Blue) or the safety net of soft neutrals which are accessible for seasons to come; forecasted colors for 2010 offer a more delicate variation to the traditional red, white and blue so often associated with the spring season. Colors Taken From New York Fashion Week.

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Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING color guide

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:02:36 MST

The Dessy Group, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid dresses and bridal apparel, and Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT) and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE WEDDING™ color guide, the ultimate color reference tool for brides and wedding planners. The PANTONE WEDDING color guide is part of PANTONE WEDDING, a collection of color tools that make it easy for a bride to achieve a perfectly color-coordinated wedding – from inspiration to “I do.”

Pantone Color of the Year for 2010: PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:22:54 MST

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE^® 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.

How to fashion blog launched by High fashion designer Lance Gordon

no@spam.com (Lance Gordon) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:52:43 MST

Fashion designer: Lance Gordon

I would like to first introduce myself to my future readers and speak briefly about my background. I am fashion designer Lance Gordon, I own a private label design firm founded back in early 2008. I started my business to address a huge demand that exists in helping the emerging designer entrepreneurs to get started in the fashion business. Since then, I have worked with a wide variety of clients, from emerging fashion designers looking to break into the high fashion world, to start up clothing companies looking to build a new brand, to established manufacturers looking to revamp their existing lines. visit website: http://www.lancegordonapparel.com

My team and I consist of; a top notch pattern maker, with 20 years of knowledge under her belt, an expert tailor, who headed up her own 600 station factory in Vietnam and a team of very skilled Asian sample makers. Together, we offer a variety of services and custom packages that suit most every need and budget. Our START UP PACKAGES essentially combines all the needed steps from CONCEPT THROUGH PRODUCTION needed to professionally launch an apparel line into the marketplace. If our clients needs are more specific, they can also choose from our menu of services: concept sketches, illustration, technical drawings, pattern making, creating sample garments, grading, sourcing fabric and trims, locating and selecting mass production(domestic and international) and sales representation. For more information, email lancegdesigns@yahoo.com

THE BLOG: http://curiousdesigners.blogspot.com

I recently became aware of a deep need in the fashion community. I have heard just about every rumor out there, crazy myth and bad advice on how to get started in the fashion industry. I realized after taking countless phone calls from emerging designers and upstart clothing labels asking for advice on " HOW TO, WHAT DO I DO, WHERE DO I GO, DO YOU KNOW WHO I CAN TALK TO" kind of questions, that there are a lot of people who need practical advice on how to break into the fashion industry.

Well, I decided to start this blog, affectionately titled "HOW TO START A CLOTHING LINE AND LAUNCH YOUR FASHION EMPIRE". In it I will discuss and present smart shortcuts that will not only save you precious time and money, but educate you on how the fashion business works, what to look for, how to avoid pitfalls, how to market yourself, find financing(YES, it is out there), how to prepare and get buyers to look at your line and finally, how to grow your fashion business. I will be sharing my contacts and resources for sourcing fabrics, sewing production and other domestic and international resources. I have acquired many contacts over the past 15 years in the fashion business AND now I will share it all FOR FREE, YES FREE.

If you ever wanted to know the HOW TO, GO SEE, WHERE IS, WHO DOES and NOW WHAT DO I DO, join my FREE NEWSLETTER and I and my team will share all our fashion advice and answer your questions. I will have a forum where you can post topics, ask questions and start discussions on any desired topic. I believe you will find this blog invaluable, plus find the answers you need to launch, expand and succeed in the fashion design industry.

Pantone Reveals Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:13:18 MDT

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE^® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring 2010, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available free-of-charge from the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/spring2010. The release of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with the beginning of New York Fashion Week

Ash Grey Sea Foam : Fashion Colors

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:23:51 MDT

Picking fashion colors is not an easy task. In fact, their is an entire segment of the fashion industry devoted to color selection. Today, the color "Ash Grey Sea Foam" caught my eye. This is a color that American Apparel is using for their fine jersey short sleeve crew neck t-shirt dress. The t-shirt dress also comes in other colors, but I wanted to highlight today the interested Ash Grey Sea Foam. I am not sure if it is the color or the color name that has most intrigued me.

You can learn more about American Apparel at AmericanApparel.net

Learn about fashion colors and fashion color trend forecasting.

You may also want to check out the fashion color standards page on Apparel Search.

Datacolor Introduces Match Pigment 2.1 Software Upgrade for the Paint, Plastic, Ink, and Cosmetic Industries

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:16:21 MDT

Datacolor, a global leader in digital color management technology, announced today it is introducing a powerful upgrade to its intelligent color formulation software solution designed for pigment based applications including the paint, plastics, ink, and cosmetics industries. Match Pigment 2.1 expands the functions and capabilities of previous versions by offering improved features including next generation matching algorithms, Product Line Options critical for decorative paint manufacturers, and the new Q™ function. Match Pigment 2.1 will be available in July.

Pantone Unveils 2010 Color Direction for the Home Furnishings and Interior Design Industries

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:14:51 MDT

International Home & Housewares Show 2009, PANTONE ColorWatch Display (Lakeside Lobby Level 3) – March 23, 2009 – Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE^®VIEW home + interiors 2010, the eight most directional color palettes, plus an additional palette of tinged neutrals, for 2010 home furnishings and interior design.

Pantone Unveils Fashion Color Report for Fall 2009

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:15:43 MST

Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announces the PANTONE^® Fashion Color Report Fall 2009. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for fall ’09, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots. The availability of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with the beginning of New York Fashion Week and is available free-of-charge from the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/fall2009.