NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, SEPTEMBER 5 - 12, 2008

Spring traditionally evokes a sense of freshness and new beginnings, with sprouting shoots and blossoming flowers that inspire designers to breakout of the winter doldrums.

Bright colors return to the top 10 list for spring '09, as designers incorporate vibrant pops into their collections, yet temper the vibrancy with deeper, translucent or neutral tones.

"New York's fashion designers encourage hopeful attitudes with lively colors, while sophisticated, grounded hues address the need for stability in times of economic uncertainty," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute?

Fall ’08 saw blue and purple rise to the forefront of fashion. As is often true, colors evolve from season to season, and spring ’09 is no exception. Palace Blue, a favorite among designers this season, takes a steadfast, classic, spring navy-like tone and makes it sparkle. Paired with just about any color in the report, it offers many intriguing spring combinations. Taking purple in a lighter direction, Lavender presents a softer, more summery hue, extending the mystical aspects of purple available last fall.

As yellow continues to make its mark on the world of fashion, tangy Super Lemon brings a fun, optimistic outlook to the palette. Its luminosity is determined to evoke a smile and attract the roving consumer’s eyes.

Taking a cue from its lemony neighbor, friendly and approachable Salmon Rose also conveys an optimistic outlook. The subtlest of oranges, Salmon Rose is flattering to most complexions and is beautiful with a summer glow. Think sensual and seductive Fuchsia Red for clothing, as well as lipstick and nail polish selections, this spring. With its blue undertones, this cool red is a real show-stopper, adding a sense of elegance to the palette.

Visit Pantone Fashion Color Report, Spring 2009 Download Page

You can download full publication in PDF format.

PANTONE Fashion Color Report, Volume 30, September 2008.
Pantone, Inc., 590 Commerce Blvd., Carlstadt, NJ 07072-3098 Tel: 201.935.5500.

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“Must haves” for spring 2009

Laura Poretzky for ABAETÉ A Chambray Blue dress
Akiko Ogawa A blouson jacket and underpants (jodhpur combination) in Gray, Bright Blue and Pink
Alvin Valley There are truly two must-have Alvin Valley pants for spring: A self-belt wide-leg pant in a cool Gray Mélange, and the new cargo trouser in a Sandy Taupe.
Kimora Lee Simmons for Baby Phat A Coral silk chiffon, strapless cocktail dress
Brian Reyes The ultra-feminine miniskirt—we’re showing it in a variety of shapes and fabrics
Carmen Marc Valvo Embellished miniskirts in neutrals
Charlotte Ronson Ours is a must-have “look”: A Blush Pink corset top paired with a Black stonewash biker vest and Black laser-cut skirt.
Christian Francis Roth A graffiti appliqué dress in mixed spray-paint brights of Quarry, Blue Jewel, Flame and Mimosa
Shaun Kearney for Cynthia Steffe A short, pretty, fit and full layered skirt in Fire Red
David Rodriguez My Grass Green vinyl rain jacket
Douglas Hannant Black and Beige lace shirt
Erin Fetherston Shirred chiffon bandage dress in Electric Lime
James Coviello Full-skirted party dress with a veiled Rust overlay of organza, on top of Hot Cherry silk satin—
the color appears dimensional and atmospheric in the dress, making it perfect for any springtime party
Lela Rose A Red plaid-check wrapped dress with embroidered woven belt
Wichy Hassan for Miss Sixty The “Doris” maxi dress—it combines all my favorite prints of the season into one perfectly patchworked garment in Red, Green, Blue and natural hues
Nanette Lepore Layered flouncy skirt in shades of a utopian garden
Nicole Romano A slim-fitting pencil dress with a Pink, Blue, Red, Black and White print used along the sides to help contour and shape the body
Pamella Devos for Pamella Roland Our White lambskin coat with Red dot organza appliqué and beading
Peter Som A lacquered bouclé crop jacket in Firecracker Fuchsia
Tia Cibani for Ports 1961 A knit scarf in a medley of Ports 1961 spring colors
Rebecca Taylor A lightweight paisley printed silk dress that evokes thoughts of walks through the Lavender fields in Provence
Reem Acra The Jersey Dress
Tadashi Shoji A White beaded and mirrored neckpiece sewn on tulle with a satin tie back that will be featured in my show
Temperley London The Temperley Petal Dress in Violet from the new Romantic Odyssey collection
Tracy Reese Washed-leather, appliqué mini in Cement
Wenlan Chia for Twinkle by Wenlan Classic shirtdress with a quirky twist in a print
Vivienne Tam Tuxedo jackets and feminine day dresses in my Peony print
Yigal Azrouël Jersey handkerchief dress in Saffron and Azrouëlian Gray

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