GREEN, the color of grass, leaves, margaritas, olives in martinis. Sorry, started to digress!

The color report for Spring 2017 has been released. THE color for 2017 is Greenery. It is a beautiful shade of green with a hint of yellow. Brings to mind all things blooming. Take a deep breathe and get yourself energized.Seriously, is there any color that does not sit well with green? Green is everywhere in  nature along side all the beautiful flowers, the sky and the earth. What better color to jump start your wardrobe for spring?

All of the colors selected for this spring are “a mixture of Vitality, Relaxation and the Great Outdoors” says Laurie Pressman, of Pantone.  Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute says “…our Spring 2017 Fashion Color Report evokes a spectrum of emotion and feeling. From the warmth of sunny days with Pantone 13-0755 Primrose Yellow to the invigorating feeling of breathing fresh mountain air with Pantone 18-0107 Kale and the desire to escape to pristine waters with Pantone 14-4620 Island Paradise, designers applied color in playful, yet thoughtful and precise combinations to fully capture the promises, hope and transformation that we yearn for each Spring.”

The top colors for Spring 2017 fashion are:

Niagara (17-4123) a blue that is very denim. Think ease and relaxation.

Primrose Yellow (13-0755) instant warmth, good cheer, sunny days. Made me think of Italy and the colors in Sorrento and Portofino.

Lapis Blue (19-4045) a strong blue like the gemstone.

Flame (17-1462) is a red based orange. It is very theatrical and adds heat to the palette.

Island Paradise (14-4620) is a cool blue green. Didn’t that color name make you think about being on the beach looking at the water?

Pale Dogwood (13-1404) back to tranquility and peace it is a subtle pink.  Makes you think of inhaling the Spring air.

Greenery (15-0343) is refreshing, a yellow green with zip. All things in nature. Tells you to breathe deep and energize.

Pink Yarrow (17-2034) is a snappy, lively pink. A real spirit lifter.

Kale (18-0107) is a lush and fertile green.  Think of your kale salad.

Hazelnut (14-1315) always need a neutral to round out the palette. This one is a nice, clean, warm shade that can connect to all colors.

I look forward to seeing how these shades will be presented to us in apparel for Spring. I will keep you posted on key items as the season unfolds.