Rediscovering fashion after a lifetime of balancing work, family, disability, and everything in between has been refreshing, especially with my grandchildren now excited by it, too. I’m slowly starting this journey back into style, savoring the color trends of handbags, which are as vibrant and layered as life itself. This season, Pantone—known worldwide for its color expertise and trend forecasting—guides us with a palette for Fall/Winter 2024-2025. Pantone’s keen eye for nuanced shades has long inspired designers, and this season’s hues bring their distinctive touch.[i]
Here, some of Pantone’s top color picks for handbags this season, demonstrate that there are many Shades of Color:
- Deep or Vampire Blacks (Ok, I may be the only person who refers to deep, rich black as vampire black)
- Chocolate Browns
- Midnight Purples
- Maroon/Burgundy/Oxbloods
- Skyline Blues
- Dirty Martini Greens
- Shades of Grey/Grays
While these hues sound familiar, this year’s intrigue lies in the subtle variations. I’ll be exploring each with you, from deep and moody to soft and light.
Sidebar:
Pantone is a global authority in color and color standardization, known for its role in shaping trends across industries such as fashion, design, and printing. Founded by Lawrence Herbert in the 1960s, Pantone developed the Pantone Matching System (PMS), a standardized system that allows for precise color matching across different mediums and locations, ensuring that a color produced on one material will appear consistent across the board. Pantone’s influence in fashion is significant, as it also releases seasonal color reports and an annual "Color of the Year" based on trends observed at events like New York Fashion Week. These reports serve as a guide for designers and brands, helping them stay ahead of consumer preferences and market trends.[ii] [iii]
For more details on Pantone’s impact and its color forecasts, visit Pantone’s official site at pantone.com.
Next up, we’ll dive into “Vampire Black" you won’t want to miss it!
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Endnotes:
[i] Pantone Color Institute (n.d.). About Pantone. Pantone. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.pantone.com/about-pantone
[ii] Coyne, E. (2021, April 14). Pantone and How it Revolutionized the Fashion Industry. The Spectrum. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.shuspectrum.com/archives/arts-entertainment/pantone-and-how-it-revolutionized-the-fashion-industry/
[iii] About Pantone
References:
- Pantone (n.d.). About Pantone. [online] Pantone. Available at: https://www.pantone.com/about-pantone.
- Coyne, E. (2021). Pantone and How it Revolutionized the Fashion Industry – The Spectrum Newspaper. [online] The Spectrum Newspaper. Available at: https://www.shuspectrum.com/archives/arts-entertainment/pantone-and-how-it-revolutionized-the-fashion-industry/ [Accessed 31 Oct. 2024].