FASHION COLOR TREND REPORT London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 A nuanced color story displays sophistication and empowerment Laurie Pressman Pantone Color Institute February 15, 2019 Each season the team at the Pantone Color Institute creates the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report; a color overview highlighting the top colors fashion designers showing at London Fashion Week will be featuring in their collections for the upcoming season. With color on the catwalk a key indicator of the color stories we can expect to see showing up across all areas of design, the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report is your easily accessible guide to the season’s most important color trends. Images courtesy of Adobe Stock Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, this season’s report features the top 12 stand-out colors, as well as current takes on the four classic neutrals we can expect to see from fashion designers on the runway as they introduce their new autumn/winter collections. Autumn/winter 2019/2020 colors reflect a new level of color complexity; sophisticated and strong; a meaningful palette of color that empowers and instills confidence. Displaying endlessly varied combinations, color stories exhibit a mix of nuances, creating the feeling of freedom to create one’s own personalized identity. “The color story for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 suggests rich tones, each capable of making a statement but also with a versatility that creates warmth and harmony when paired together,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “A sophisticated, yet bold collection of colors, this season's palette exudes confidence and empowerment.” About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 London Color Palette: A nuanced palette for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 reflects a new level of color complexity; one that lends itself to endlessly varied combinations. PANTONE 17-1545 Cranberry Cranberry is a vital red that adds a pungent punch to the palette. PANTONE 19-1534 Merlot A fortifying wine shade, Merlot displays sophistication and depth. PANTONE 17-1450 Summer Fig Rich in flavor, Summer Fig infuses a touch of exoticism to the fall palette. PANTONE 16-1532 Crabapple Bringing warmth and comfort, orangey- rose Crabapple looks as though it were baked by the sun. PANTONE 19-1419 Chicory Coffee Robust and tasteful Chicory Coffee introduces an element of heartiness. PANTONE 18-4217 Bluestone Bluestone is a color of quiet resolve. PANTONE 19-4055 Galaxy Blue A thoughtful blue hue, Galaxy Blue is evocative of the greater galaxy. PANTONE 16-0840 Antique Moss An arresting yellow-based green Antique Moss displays sharp contrast to the autumn/winter color palette. PANTONE 19-5230 Forest Biome Forest Biome is a foresty green shade suggestive of the color of autumn flora. PANTONE 17-1143 Hazel A mellow brown, Hazel is thought of as an organic natural tone. PANTONE 15-1147 Butterscotch Butterscotch is a deliciously appealing golden yellow. PANTONE 18-3211 Grapeade The distinctive Grapeade is a notable muted mauve tone. About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 Neutral Color Palette: Serving as a foundation, a range of seasonal staples that can stand alone or act as a contrast for individualized color mixes. PANTONE 12-0806 Rutabaga Rutabaga is a basic beige both rooted and timeless. PANTONE 17-0535 Green Olive A definitive olive, Green Olive sets the standard for green. PANTONE 19-3815 Evening Blue Confident and classic, a deep blue symbolic of the evening sky. PANTONE 17-0000 Frost Gray An eternal gray shade, Frost Gray conveys gravitas and stability. GET STARTED WITH THE PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE For more information on partnering your business with our color experts for a customized solution, please complete the form below. Comments Get Started with the PantoneColor Institute For more information on partnering your business with our color experts for a customized solution, please complete the form below. I authorize Pantone to contact me by phone call and/or email.All the fields are required ! ! ! ! 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Each season the team at the Pantone Color Institute creates the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report; a color overview highlighting the top colors fashion designers showing at London Fashion Week will be featuring in their collections for the upcoming season. With color on the catwalk a key indicator of the color stories we can expect to see showing up across all areas of design, the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report is your easily accessible guide to the season’s most important color trends.
Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, this season’s report features the top 12 stand-out colors, as well as current takes on the four classic neutrals we can expect to see from fashion designers on the runway as they introduce their new autumn/winter collections. Autumn/winter 2019/2020 colors reflect a new level of color complexity; sophisticated and strong; a meaningful palette of color that empowers and instills confidence. Displaying endlessly varied combinations, color stories exhibit a mix of nuances, creating the feeling of freedom to create one’s own personalized identity. “The color story for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 suggests rich tones, each capable of making a statement but also with a versatility that creates warmth and harmony when paired together,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “A sophisticated, yet bold collection of colors, this season's palette exudes confidence and empowerment.” About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 London Color Palette: A nuanced palette for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 reflects a new level of color complexity; one that lends itself to endlessly varied combinations. PANTONE 17-1545 Cranberry Cranberry is a vital red that adds a pungent punch to the palette. PANTONE 19-1534 Merlot A fortifying wine shade, Merlot displays sophistication and depth. PANTONE 17-1450 Summer Fig Rich in flavor, Summer Fig infuses a touch of exoticism to the fall palette. PANTONE 16-1532 Crabapple Bringing warmth and comfort, orangey- rose Crabapple looks as though it were baked by the sun. PANTONE 19-1419 Chicory Coffee Robust and tasteful Chicory Coffee introduces an element of heartiness. PANTONE 18-4217 Bluestone Bluestone is a color of quiet resolve. PANTONE 19-4055 Galaxy Blue A thoughtful blue hue, Galaxy Blue is evocative of the greater galaxy. PANTONE 16-0840 Antique Moss An arresting yellow-based green Antique Moss displays sharp contrast to the autumn/winter color palette. PANTONE 19-5230 Forest Biome Forest Biome is a foresty green shade suggestive of the color of autumn flora. PANTONE 17-1143 Hazel A mellow brown, Hazel is thought of as an organic natural tone. PANTONE 15-1147 Butterscotch Butterscotch is a deliciously appealing golden yellow. PANTONE 18-3211 Grapeade The distinctive Grapeade is a notable muted mauve tone. About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 Neutral Color Palette: Serving as a foundation, a range of seasonal staples that can stand alone or act as a contrast for individualized color mixes. PANTONE 12-0806 Rutabaga Rutabaga is a basic beige both rooted and timeless. PANTONE 17-0535 Green Olive A definitive olive, Green Olive sets the standard for green. PANTONE 19-3815 Evening Blue Confident and classic, a deep blue symbolic of the evening sky. PANTONE 17-0000 Frost Gray An eternal gray shade, Frost Gray conveys gravitas and stability.