Every season, the Pantone Color Institute, Pantone’s trend forecasting and color consulting company, publishes its fashion color trend report. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that the HW22 colors “contrast our competing desires for calm and comfort through a range of calm and restful colors in tandem with exuberant tones of energetic vitality”.
“Because we live in an environment of contradictions, the Fall/Winter 22 shades allow consumers to move fluidly between a range of contrasting shades, allowing them to spontaneously express who they are and how they feel feel on any given day,” Eiseman continued. Here’s how ten designers incorporated seasonal Pantone colors into their fall collections on the runway.
Pantone Color: 16-1358 “Orange Tiger”
Description: an eye-catching orange with idiosyncrasy
Brand: Akris
Designer: Albert Kriemler
Color harmony: ‘Orange Tiger’ was used in a geometric pattern for knitted sweaters along with other shades of orange, as well as lime green, kelly green, white and brown.
Pantone color: 14-0851 “Samoan Sun”
Description: The cheerful “Samoan Sun” brightens and illuminates.
Brand: Anteprima
Designer: Izumi Ogino
Color Harmony: “Samoan Sun” was used for a quilted suit with gray lining and accessories.
Pantone Color: 19-4127 “Midnight”
Description: a mesmerizing deep blue reminiscent of the evening sky
Brand: Lanvin
Designer: Bruno Sialelli
Color harmony: ‘Midnight’ was used in conjunction with other shades of blue and brown for a quirky ice cream print on a sophisticated dress.
Pantone Color: 14-4618 “Waterspout”
Description: the cleansing “Waterspout” cools and refreshes
Brand: Miu Miu
Designer: Miuccia Prada
Color Harmony: ‘Waterspout’ was used for a sheer crystal encrusted dress over a turquoise bra and shorts contrasted with brown strappy boots and gray socks.
Pantone Color: 14-2806 “Nosegay”
Description: a fragrant floral pink that caresses the senses
Brand: 16Arlington
Designer: Marco Capaldo
Color Harmony: ‘Nosegay’ was used in conjunction with rusty red for a faux fur jacket, knitted top and velvet skirt.
Pantone Color: 18-1552 “Lava Falls”
Description: a passionate orange-red with an intriguing presence
Brand: Versace
Designer: Donatella Versace
Color harmony: The red ‘Lava Falls’ was used in conjunction with black and other reds for a tweed coat and corset.
Pantone Color: 18-0625 “Martini Olive”
Description: a fruit-inspired shade of green with a salty touch
Brand: Marine Serre
Color harmony: ‘Martini Olive’ was used with army green and khaki for a fitted coat.
Pantone color: 18-1148 “Caramel Café”
Description: a delicious brown shade that tastefully seduces
Brand: Loewe
Designer: JW Anderson
Color harmony: “Caramel Café” was used in combination with orange and a darker brown for the check pattern of a pair of trousers.
Pantone Color: 17-2624 “Rose Violet”
Description: “Rose Violet” is bright and vibrant and full of panache
Brand: Valentino
Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli
Color Harmony: ‘Rose Violet’ was used for a complete look consisting of a knitted sweater and skirt, tights, platform boots and a mini bag.
Pantone Color: 18-6024 “Amazon”
Description: a lush and rich foliage green
Brand: Missoni
Designer: Alberto Caliri
Color Harmony: ‘Amazon’ was used with other shades of green and an eggshell hue for a heathered sweater paired with baggy light blue pants.
This article originally appeared on FashionUnited.uk. Translated and edited by Simone Preuss.