TOP COLOR TRENDS FOR FALL 2012

Bright colors such as Tangerine Tango might have ruled over the spring and summer, but this

season’s “it” colors are deeper and darker. Color is a great way to vamp up your wardrobe and this

fall/winter, you’ll instantly fall in love with oxblood, eggplant, and deep teal shades. We’ve scanned

the looks from the fall runways and narrowed down the top fall 2012 color trends so use this post as

guide throughout your fall and winter shopping.

French Roast

This rich and robust color was named one of the top trends by Pantone. It’s a tasty, sophisticated hue

that is a great alternative to the black and charcoal basics typically worn in the fall.

From left to right: Doo.Ri, Victoria Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg

Cobalt Blue

A bright and trendy jewel-tone shade that is often popular during the fall/winter season.

From left to right: Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Prabal Gurung

Burnt Orange

A warm, dustier orange with a 1960′s flair.

From left to right: Thakoon, Calvin Klein Collection, Altuzarra

Oxblood

The hot new standout shade embodies hints of brown making it more versatile than traditional red.

It goes with just about everything.

From left to right: Peter Som, Rodarte, DKNY

Just Peachy

Peach is the new neutral for the fall season.

From left to right: Chanel, Chloe, Elie Saab Couture

Deep Teal

Not your ordinary teal and neither blue or green. It’s a dynamic, stand-out color that looks great on

any skintone.

From left to right: Balmain, Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab Couture

Eggplant

This bold, deep purple shade can really add drama and style to any look.

From left to right: Lanvin, Tory Burch, Neil Barrett, Jason Wu

Statement Making Red

This fiery cherry red is a bold hue that makes a statement. Designer’s had fun mixing this hue with

this season’s strongest textures.

From left to right: Jason Wu, Monique Lhuillier, Donna Karan

Honey Gold

Another color on the Pantone fall 2012 color wheel. This mellow, burnished yellow suggests the soft-

muted tones of sunlight to brighten a fall day.

From left to right: Oscar de la Renta, Valentino Couture, Jean Paul Gaultier Couture