“Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art,“ said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Much like a painter’s masterpiece, there is a certain romance to this season’s palette.“
Taking cues from the great masters, sepia tones of old Hollywood, Chinese opera, cityscapes and countryside, designers are paying close attention to texture, contrast and color for fall 2011 — pairing menswear with feminine twists, warm prints with cool metals, incorporating both old and new influences, and creating an intriguing balance between colors.
Fall 2011
| Women’s fashion | Women’s fashion | Women’s fashion | Women’s fashion |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bamboo |
Emberglow |
Honeysuckle |
Phlox C65 M96 Y21 K13 GOE 35–1-6 #682d5b Pantone 19–2820 |
| Cedar C41 M27 Y68 K5 GOE 152–1-3 #918e63 Pantone 16–0526 |
Deep Teal |
Coffee Liqueur C51 M60 Y72 K28 GOE 155–1-4 #6b513a Pantone 18–0930 |
Nougat C23 M29 Y45 K0 GOE 148–1-1 #b59984 Pantone 16–1320 |
| Orchid Hush C15 M13 Y3 K0 GOE 51–4-1 #cec1d1 Pantone 13–3805 |
Quarry C45 M22 Y24 K0 GOE 82–3-1 #99a0a5 Pantone 15–4305 |
Spring 2011
| Women’s fashion | Women’s fashion | Women’s fashion | Women’s fashion |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Honeysuckle |
Russet |
Coral Rose |
Regatta C73 M28 Y0 K0 GOE 83–1-3 #477ab7 Pantone 18–4039 |
| Peapod C56 M0 Y51 K0 GOE 124–1-2 #82af84 Pantone 14–6324 |
Blue Curacao |
Beeswax C0 M30 Y78 K0 GOE #9–1-3 #eaab51 Pantone 14–0941 |
Lavender C33 M32 Y0 K0 GOE 56–1-2 #afa3ce Pantone 15–3817 |
| Silver Peony C3 M13 Y15 K0 GOE 13–4-1 #e8cee6 Pantone 12–1206 |
Silver Cloud C25 M19 Y23 K0 GOE 158–1-1 #bfb7af Pantone 15–4502 |
