Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2009

Top 10 Colors Offer Selection of Brights and Neutrals; Provide Optimism and Stability for Spring

Douglas Hannant PROMINENT COLORS Lavender, Celery, Blush and Beige INSPIRATION Peace SIGNATURE COLOR Lavender COLOR PHILOSOPHY Faded, diffused color Fuchsia Red PANTONE 18-2328 CMYK 27 97 4 0 PANTONE GOE 32-2-5C Salmon Rose PANTONE 15-1626 CMYK 0 50 24 0 PANTONE GOE 22-1-2C Palace Blue PANTONE 18-4043 CMYK 81 36 1 0 PANTONE GOE 70-2-4C Lucite Green PANTONE 14-5714 CMYK 48 0 31 0 PANTONE GOE 108-1-1C Super Lemon PANTONE 14-0754 CMYK 4 12 98 1 PANTONE GOE 3-1-4C Dark Citron PANTONE 16-0435 CMYK 42 10 83 0 PANTONE GOE 136-1-3C Lavender PANTONE 15-3817 CMYK 33 32 0 0 PANTONE GOE 55-2-1C Vibrant Green PANTONE 16-6339 CMYK 60 4 70 0 PANTONE GOE 111-2-5C Slate Gray PANTONE 16-5804 CMYK 45 21 28 2 PANTONE GOE 93-2-2C Rose Dust PANTONE 14-1307 CMYK 17 25 27 0 PANTONE GOE 148-1-1C

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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.

Stabilizing neutrals provide practicality in a changing economic landscape. Not your average beige, Rose Dust breaks away from the typical neutrals associated with spring by adding dimension with subtle rose undertones. And with its bluish-green undertones, cool Slate Gray is a nuanced neutral that can be paired with any of the other nine colors in the report.

Three greens, each with their own distinct personality, round out the color palette for spring ‘09, perpetuating the idea of freshness and renewal. Vibrant Green, the quintessential spring hue, brings a true verdancy to the palette in a time of revitalization. Dark Citron, a citrus-inspired green, is calmer and more serious than most, offering an element of sophistication to the mix. Reflective Lucite Green, a clean, clear subtle hue, adds a slight shimmer.