A Season of Change

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK,FEBRUARY 1– 8, 2008 Best described as a season of change, fall ’08 is defined by rich, elegant hues that offer a vibrant selection. New York’s fashion designers emphasize cooler blues, greens and purples in the top five tones used in their collections, followed by variations of warm red, orange and yellow.

“Fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Conventional tones such as warm autumn hues, chocolate browns and steel grays are also among the fall color choices. Blue and purple tones have become staples, as illustrated by Blue Iris, one of the top 10 colors chosen by designers this season, and Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2008.”

Blue Iris, a beautifully balanced blue with an undertone of purple, is a favorite among designers, as it combines the calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple. Dramatic Royal Lilac brings purple to the forefront of fashion, and generates a bit of heat with its exciting red undertones.

Serene, sophisticated Caribbean Blue is another popular hue this fall, especially in jewelry and accessories. But it can add a colorful intensity wherever it is used in the wardrobe.

Twilight Blue, a twist on a classic navy, shows the transitional aspect of spring segueing into fall. Serving as a wonderful base color, Shady Glade delivers a natural elegance to the fall palette. Taking green in an interesting direction with its true green characteristics, this hue is a departure from greens of seasons past, which have had distinctively yellow undertones.

Reds are a steadfast favorite for fall and Aurora Red is no exception. Versatile and universally appealing, this true red adds a splash of energy to the palette. Soft, dusky Withered Rose, with its pinkish qualities and brown undertones, is a versatile hue that blends with every shade.

Ochre, a beautifully mellow yellow with a hint of mustard, adds a touch of lightness and spice. Orange has had a long run, and now, more than ever, consumers are gravitating toward intense shades like Burnt Orange, bringing this once steady background color to the foreground. The complex yet modest Shitake is an intriguingly understated shade, especially when teamed with the robust colors of fall ‘08.

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PROMINENT COLORS
Navy/Black combinations, Ivory/Navy combinations, Pinks, Grays and shades of Violet
INSPIRATION
La Belle et la Bête
SIGNATURE COLOR Navy
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Combinations of moody hues with vibrant street color

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designer must haves:

A compact, tight-fitting coat in Indigo Navy — Akiko Ogawa
A tailored jumpsuit in Caviar and Bracken — Alvin Valley
Anything fringe — long or short, leather, rayon, felt or yarn — Betsey Johnson
Delicate layering pieces juxtaposed with opulent luster and detailing in mineral tones — Brian Reyes
Cocktail dresses embellished with feathers and jewels — Carmen Marc Valvo
My wool blend, Midnight Gray and Black striped turtleneck mini dress, belted with a Black knit belt with a patent leather buckle — it should be worn with Black wooly tights or leggings and Smoke suede boots with a metal toe plate — Charlotte Ronson
My cashmere barn coat in Emperor Red plaid — David Rodriguez
A Black or Brown jacquard item that will give you a color spectrum in the way the fabric weave has been interpreted — Dennis Basso
Double-breasted cotton blanket coat in Forest Green jacquard — Doori Chung for Doo.ri
A spiral seam dress in Imperial Purple — Douglas Hannant
Below-the-knee tweed pencil skirt in Shitake — Elie Tahari
The rose bud dress in Rose Red — Erin Fetherston
A short cocktail dress with a mixture of rich, intense Black textured textiles that create a unique collage of art —Gustavo Arango
A Royal Midnight fur felt riding hat with feather trim — James Coviello
An Oatmeal/Taupe belted jacket with Silver Fox collar trim — Jenni Kayne
Clustered jewelry with touches of bright stones in Candy Pinks, Charcoal and Vineyard — Kimora Lee Simmons for Baby Phat
A beautifully draped, Madame Grès-inspired cocktail dress in Crimson and Blush — Laura Poretzky for Abaeté
My Dark Mustard washed taffeta parka — it is classic, sporty, casual and luxury all in one — Lela Rose
Beaded cocktail dress in Black leather and Forest Green iridescent feathers — Luca Luca
The perfect little Black dress — Nanette Lepore
Gold-flecked glen plaid coat with dramatic accordion pleat sweep, worn with skinny pants — Pamella Roland
An Apple Green, pressed-wool cocoon cape — Peter Som
Coats in Green or Blue — Reem Acra
Anything cashmere such as my classic turtleneck sweater in Chocolate Brown — Tadashi Shoji
Billowing dresses in bright-jeweled colors — volume and unashamed glamour — Temperley London
Our tweed coat — it has a structured, tubular body with strong shoulders, comfy texture and a large sweep. It is a mixture
of Dulse (Malt Brown), braided Pebbles and Blackhorn, speckled with Sloe (White). — Tia Cibani for Ports 1961
A long reefer coat in Loganberry plaid — Tracy Reese
Our new shaped jacket with a flute skirt in Red — Waleed Khairzada for Cynthia Steffe
A macro-volume top in a luxe Purple hue, paired with 1970s-inspired boot-cut denim trousers — the combination
creates a deliberate contrast that recalls the easy, unconventional glamour of Woodstock-era icon Janis Joplin, the
high priestess of rock — Wichy Hassan for Miss Sixty
The cocoon-shaped, brushed wool cape coat in Mineral Red — Y&Kei
The patent leather paillettes cocktail dress in Smoke and Storm — Yigal Azrouël
Wool/poodle tux overcoat — Zac Posen

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