Pantone 2009 Color of the Year is…

1/7/2009 Uncategorized

Mimosa!  (14-0848 TCX)

 

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According to Pantone’s 2008 Press Release, the color ’embodies hopefulness and reassurance in a climate of change.’  Consequently, Mimosa is the only color I will be wearing for the rest of the year.  Get used to it. 

More from the Press Release:

In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.

“The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”

Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors. Look for women’s accessories, home furnishings, active sportswear and men’s ties and shirts in this vibrant hue.

 

 

-Ian