colour + inspiration
autumn/winter 17-18
tobe report
C ol o ur “It is a raw material indispensable to life�
- Fernand leger
Letter from the Editor “The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most.” John Ruskin. Colour can be the most inspiring, and allow you to open your mind to beautifully coloured complimentary worlds. This issue will introduce to you the richest of royal jeweled tones that inspire luxury and wealth,
gentle hues of pastels that are soft and sunkissed as a baby’s bottom, bright coloured tones that will highlight your world, and neutral tones that are muted but not dull. As you go through this colour inspiration Autum/ winter 17-18, I hope you are inspired by the rich hues of brights and softness of the pastels this issue brings.
Tenielle Adderley
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06 ROYALs 12 DUSTY 18 CRAYON 24 CHAMPAGNE
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jeweled ROYALs
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Blanket - 18-1451 TCX
Royalty - 19 - 4023 TCX
Stool - 18 - 1222 TPX
Ruby - 19-1934 TCX
Sycamore - 19 - 5406 TCX
Midnight - 419 C
“Above all black says this, i don’t bother you, don’t bother me.”
- yohji yamamoto When the clock hits midnight, bring out the gold! This colour palette is rich in its dark beauties that flaunt it and make you want it. As the saying goes, all that glitters ain’t gold, but jewels will forever sparkle. This rich, dark tones compliments clothing from outerwear to shoes on your feet. As black has remained a go to colour, this additional colours will soon become a fan favourite
as royal blues, and deep wine shades of ruby are here to take over the spotlight. If you are seeking a deep collection that reaps royalt and luxe this colour palette is the go to choice.
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primary Ruby 19-1934 TCX
Midnight 419 C
Sycamore 19 - 5406 TCX
Intermediate Stool Blanket 18 - 1222 TPX 18-1451 TCX
Painted Wood 19 - 4234 TCX
pop Pale Royalty 14 - 5711 TCX 19 - 4023 TCX
accent Apricot Homme 14 - 1041 TCX 19-1718 TCX
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DUSTY
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“dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return - genesis 3:19 Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. Dusty pastels brings you the softness and gentlelest of all colours. Dusty colour palette is suitable for couture gowns and bridal wear. This colour palette is great for interior designs as the colour will bring serenity to any indoor our outdoor scene. Charcoal and moonlight tones compliments the hues of blush
tones and soft yellow and khaki tones. If you are looking for a collection that will offer an earth tone feel with a more colourful detail and pop, then this paleete is suitable for your collection.
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Pin - 9161C
Baby’s bottom - 2129 CP
Creme brulee - 7535 UP
Leafy Jade - 325 CP
Blush - 15 - 1516 TPX
Charcoal - 2380 CP
Dust - P 13 - 1 U
Moonlight - 10254 C
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primary Creme brulee 7535 UP
Dust P 13 - 1 U
Intermediate Moonlight 10254 C
Pin 9161C
Charcoal 2380 CP
Blush 15 - 1516 TPX
pop Baby’s bottom 2129 CP
Leafy Jade 325 CP
accent Artisan Gold 15 - 1049 TCX
Dry Rose 18 - 1725 TCX
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bright CRAYON
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Cherry - 19-1758 TPX
Kiwi Berry - 18 - 4140 TPX
Dragon Fruit - 18 - 2929 TPX
Sweetsop - 18-6022 TPX
Sulphur - 12 - 0643 TPX
Clementine - 16 - 1260 TPX
“When I haven’t any blue I use red.” - pablo picasso The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughgts, so why not think in bright colours. Each colour has its own meaning, its own identity, and its own personality. This colour palette offers the brightness and energetic yellows to the coolness of blues. This palette is fun and happy, and makes a statement with every piece. The hue of sunkiss yellow captures eyes every
where it goes. If you are looking for a collection full of colour Crayon is the right choice. Works well on prints, and on any piece in resort wear to couture.
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primary Dragon Fruit 18 - 2929 TPX
Sulphur 12 - 0643 TPX
Intermediate Cherry 19-1758 TPX
Kiwi Berry 18 - 4140 TPX
pop Clementine 16 - 1260 TPX
Sweetsop 18-6022 TPX
accent Gray Skies 10275 C
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neutral CHAMPAGNE
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26 TOBE Colour Inspiration Autumn/Winter 17-18 Sand - 16-1120TCX
Cheeky 170C
Barrier Reef 17-4530 TPX
Rotten Carrot - 15-1262 TPX
Milk Chocolate - PQ -4625C
Cacao Nib - PQ -4975C
“The earth has music for those who listen.� - shakespeare Champagne brings you the muted vibes of the earth. From rust brown to a cheeky pale pink, this palette is one wit h the earth. Champagne has combined with the softness of a pale pink and the deepness of a brown. If you were ever one for earth tones then this palette is the right choice. Accents of a rotten carrot and barrier reef are the subtle colours needed to send
this colour tone over the edge. If you are looking to up your bohemian chic style, these colours will be the perfect match for any piece.
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primary Cacao Nib PQ -4975C
Milk Chocolate PQ -4625C
Intermediate Sand 16-1120TCX
Barrier Reef 17-4530 TPX
Rotten Carrot 15-1262 TPX
pop Mustard 115 CP
Bayberry 18 - 5315 TPX
accent Cheeky 170C
Cock P 13 - 2U
Pussywillow Gray 15 - 6304 TCX
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Resources www.wgsn.com www.vogue.com
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FIN. This is a mock issue of a TOBE Report created for FASM 419: Current Trends and Forecasting at the Savannah College of Art and Design. This is not an official TOBE Publication