Color & Inspiration
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Autumn / Winter 17-18
Editor’s Letter In every sense of the word, color is and always has been a cornerstone for emotion. The pure essence of a color brings forth feelings in an instant to those who view it. Through color, comes inspiration. Color can be used to express creativity, or express feelings, and each hue symbolizes a different meaning. In this report for Autumn/ Winter 17-18, we explore different color trends on the rise and the nuances of each trend building to a theme. The vibrant saturated colors of Daze bring to light our jewel tones for the season. Trip is all about exploring the fun side with this collection of brights. Pure is just that, with soft colors that reflect a quality of innocence. Send are our neutral selections, comprised of sandy shades aimed at inviting a note of tranquility into your life. It is my sincerest hope that by viewing this report, you too are connected to a deep emotion. I encourage you to explore the up coming color collections as you look forward to creating your own memories in these forecasted shades. Kind regards,
Paige Cheshier
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TRIP
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PURE
16
DAZE
22
SEND
brights
pastels
jewels
neutrals
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t r i p brights
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FUSE 2145-C
PULSE 2063-C
BEAM 2145-C
GLOW 7548-C
RADIATE 2038 C
BURN DS 60-1 C
Embrace the brights in this fun and funky collection. Their luminance shines through in colors such as pulse, fuse, and beam. The names are derived from that of things you would associate with a techno party. The accents in this group are radiate and glow, which are pink and yellow shades, respectively.
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brights
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p r i m a ry
FUSE 2145-C
PULSE 2063-C
s e c o n d a ry
BEAM 2145-C
accents
RADIATE 2038 C
GLOW 7548-C
pop
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p u r e pastels
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ROSE 14-1311 TCX
PUDDLE 14-1311 TCX
STEAM 6 C
CLOUD 11-0601 TCX
FERN DS 274-8 C
SERENE DS 1-8 C
The pastel colors in the pure pallet communicates a relaxing vibe to viewers. The secondary color of steam creates a strong neutral for this collection whereas both fern and serene bring excitement in their unexpected shades. Rose and puddle act as the primary shades for this color story, mixing well into the everyday wardrobe.
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pa s t e l s
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p r i m a ry
ROSE 14-1311 TCX
PUDDLE 14-1311 TCX
s e c o n d a ry
STEAM 6 C
accents
CLOUD 11-0601 TCX
FERN DS 274-8 C
pop
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d a z e jewels
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SAPPHIRE 2105 C
RUBY 484 C
AMETHYST 7664 C
EMERALD 2259 C
SUNBURST 15-1360
CANARY DS 18-2 C
The colors of Daze encapsulate that of a jewel toned soiree. In shades names after the gem stones in which they immulate, this color palate is to evoke glamour and drama. The rich ruby shines though as the primary shade with canary peeling through as the pop for the assortment.
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jewels
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p r i m a ry
SAPPHIRE 2105 C
RUBY 484 C
s e c o n d a ry
AMETHYST 7664 C
accents
EMERALD 2259 C
pop
SUNBURST 15-1360
CANARY DS 18-2 C TOBEREPORT.COM 20
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s e n d neutrals
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EVADE DS 33-9 C
WASH DS 201-8 C
STONE 2330 C
FOCUS 18-1321 TCX
WASH DS 201-8 C
ARBOR 19-5708 TCX
Simple, calming neutrals comprise this set. An accent tone tone of steady is an orange tinged tan shade inspired by that of fox fur. This tone pairs nicely with the primary shade of evade as well as with the secondary shade of focus. The color story is finished off with a pop from a deep green color of arbor.
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neutrals
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p r i m a ry
EVADE DS 33-9 C
STONE 2330 C
s e c o n d a ry
FOCUS 18-1321 TCX
accents
WASH DS 201-8 C
STEADY 15-1425 TCX
pop
ARBOR 19-5708 TCX
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sources WGSN Pinterest Pantone Style Site Designspiration
*disclaimer This mock report was created for Anthony Miller’s class, FASH 419, Current Trends and Forecasting, at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
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current trends and forecasting professor anthony miller
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