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olor is one of the most important be calm while simultaneously exciting. It characteristics in the design should be lead, but should also support. world. This Spring/ Summer Though menswear should be masculine,
2016 Tobe Report focuses on the beauty this Spring/ Summer 2016 Tobe Report and quietness of color, pulling inspiration plays with the ideas light and dark, and from the Earth and the lifestyles inspired playful and serious. While some colors by it. Within the report is a color story may not spark masculinity at first glance, influenced by a minimal lifestyle filled the colors will compliment the masculine with rich greens. Additionally inspiration silhouettes. The careful curation of colors comes in the form of the sweetness and will carry any designer or retailer though joyfulness of Earth’s variety of fruit. The this Spring/Summer 2016 season, and color ways throughout this issue focus on will additionally provide a smooth creating color that stimulate the senses, transition into Fall/Winter. but do no over exaggerate. Color should
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This color trend derives from the slow lifestyle that is inspired by palm fronds, marbled textures, and smooth surfaces. The trend is minimal at heart but focuses more on serenity the absence of stress. Calming greens and relaxing greys go hand in hand to provide looks that promote peace and quit.
Top Row: Muted Forest -Pantone 5625c; Palm Frond - Pantone 7742c; Stem Shadow - Pantone 350c Botton Row: Glacier - Pantone 656c; Sidewalk - Pantone 421c; Marble Streak - Pantone7540c
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This color trend is inspired by the divine and luxurious. Oriental rugs, stained wood, Indigo and interior design all influence this Earth toned color story. Each color, deep and rich, provide opportunity for play in garment textures and silhouettes. This trend embodies a royal lifestyle, but additionally creates a sense of comfort.
Top Row: Mulberry Seed -Pantone 505c; Woodland - Pantone 5747c; Burnt Persimmon - Pantone 7526c Botton Row: Regal Blue - Pantone 534c; Fresh Soil - Pantone 4625c; Grape Juice - Pantone 262c
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This color trend, while not masculine at first glance plays with the idea of sweet and bitter. Fruit takes the stage in this trend. Color is pulled from the sweetest fruit. This bright trend allows for the designer to play with masculine silhouettes to create a contradictory look by mixed femininity and masculinity.
Top Row: Blueberry -Pantone 7684c; Lemon Tart - Pantone 7404c; Whipped Meringue - Pantone 663c Botton Row: Key Lime - Pantone 7765c; Roasted Peach - Pantone 7416c; Berry Dream - Pantone 7433c
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This color trend comes from the ideas of a minimal lifestyle but without the absence of color. The trend pulls color from homes that exemplify true simplicity. It does not focus on the absence of complexity and clutter, but instead it focuses on bring order to complexity. In this trend color is taken from the brightest hues and is brought down into calming and minimal pastel colors. This allows for ghostly silhouettes that promote a simple and care-free lifestyle.
Top Row: Porcelain - Pantone 283c; Spanish Moss - Pantone 401c; Flammingo - Pantone 7605c Botton Row: Muted Algae - Pantone 5555c; Concrete - Pantone 5305c; Pancake - Pantone 475c
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www.wgsn.com
www.readcereal.com
www.vogue.com
www.pinterest.com
www.gq.com
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