Written By: Alicia Kunkel This year Pantone named Mocha Mousse as 2025’s Color of the Year. We reached out to the premiere color house Color Atelier, known for their all-natural pigments, and spoke to one of its founders Burcu Garnier, for her take on the Pantone’s choice and other color trends she is seeing designers reach for this year. What brought you to the luxury paint industry? I have always been passionate about the intersection of art, design and sustainability. We saw a gap in the market for high-quality, artisanal finishes that are both environmentally friendly and aesthetically refined. My…
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The scientific results from product development and trend analysis from Pantone are out and they have predicted that 2019 will be offering up a bright and refreshing splashy pigment that will be found all over fashion, beauty and design elements throughout the new year. This comforting, playful, and eye catching color says a lot about the energy of the marketplace who is looking for a lighter, vibrant mood in comparison to the previous year. “In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection…
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PANTONE has announced that 2018 will showcase a reflection of our changing awareness and a world of exciting possibilities. Here is what PANTONE has to say about the rich and vibrant selection. “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue…
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It’s a new year and Pantone the Color Institute has decided that it’s time that we all turn over a new leaf. As such they have dubbed this year of 2017 the year of ‘Greenery’. After 2016’s wild ride we can all agree that it’s time to step outside and take a deep breath for a fresh start, refresh and renew as nature intended. “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with…