Color Trends 1978-2009

Color Trends for 1978-2006


1984:
Black and Other Neutrals: Black was a popular color in the workplace because of the seriousness and powerful perception it gives off. With women becoming more prominent in the workplace, black and other neutrals were used a lot more often. Black has always been a staple in the wardrobe. Yet, in 1984, it seemed to come alive in all the designers’ shows. For nighttime, black was often paired with bright colors or metallic accents to make it pop.

Fall’s Palette of Neutrals: The May 1984 issue of Vogue forecasted the many different neutrals that were to be used in the fall designs or that year. The palette ranged from creamy beiges to darker browns. Ivory and different whites were also proposed to be big. Colors like grey and navy were going to be present but not as big as the previous colors.

Day-Glo/Neon Colors: Along with the new prominence in the workplace, women gained more confidence. Thus, when designers started to splash neon colors onto the runway, women were definitely ready for it. The neon trend was more popular in the younger generations. These Day-Glo colors, such as furious fuchsia and lightening yellow were adopted by Jean-Paul Gaultier and others.

Primary Colors: Colors such as red, blue, and yellow were extremely popular in the earlier 80’s. When 1984 rolled around, these colors were kind of mutated to become brighter and more like the neon colors discussed before. “Real red” was used a lot in evening wear. Red has the property of appearing nearer than it actually is; thus, it is the first color we see. Red is the color worn by women who want to get noticed and have bold confidence, which describes the new women of the 80’s.

Rich/Deep Colors: Colors such as deep bottle green, cranberry red, and wine were extremely popular as accents for fall 1984. These colors perfectly accented the palette of neutrals discussed before. These colors were also prominent in evening wear worn by women. These colors look luxurious and wealthy, which is what women desired.


1994:
-mild purple and medium blue.
-blues and gray create a dark, conservative look.
-peach, orange, yellow, and dusky purple.
-black
-purples
-wine reds
-forest or hunter greens
-different shades of browns (nude/neutral colors that were reflected within the shifting trends in make-up)
-dull grays



1998:


The seasonal colors are represented by a palette that has moved from predominantly cool colors to warm, seasonal ones. The five color groups are Poolside, Spa, Reef, Ruins and Cafe. Fabrics consisted of Poetry, Beyond the Rules, Pure -N-Simple, the Next Wave, and High Energy; all of which were types of fabrics used to get a response from the crowd during fashion week.


Calvin Klein's Seventh Avenue Showroom displayed many variable colors for the season. Royal blue, dark purple, grey (fashion's favorite color of the year), black, brown, aqua, and silver were among the many colors that he portrayed. The article states that although grey is chic, it doesn't compliment skin tones. Klein used grey for his swimsuit collection that he walked down the runway for 1999.


2000:



A Palette inspired by:



-Nature



-Importance of warm neutrals



-Weathered and darker earth tones



-Delicate eggshell and blush red.
Spring/Summer 2000:



ApparelApparel A Palette inspired by:



-Delicate-Modern Nature



-Hippy De-luxe



-Sundrenched



-Mysterious
Intimates 2000:



A Palette inspired by:



-Lightness-Sunburnt



-Elements



-Vibrant



-Sultry


2006:
• Teal blue/green hues are fresh• Soft blackened greens are really important• Blue cast reds and pinks replace yellow as key highlight colors• Purple, mauve and berry-toned browns• Warm browns, rusts and glowing amber tones• Cool taupey browns• Charcoal black and off-white rather than graphic black and optic white


• Neutrals and whites are tinged with color.• Colored darks replace black.• Grey tones have become more important, with browns moving to lighter and more neutral shades for summer.• Yellow ranges from warm and sunny shades to fresh and citrus.• Greens are fresh and minty.• Greens and blues merge to create an important level of petrol, teals and aqua.• Purple, pink and berry tones continue to grow in importance.• Pink and red merge with orange, resulting in a level of coral, copper and fresh peach tones


• True winter neutrals, in particular white, refresh and cool the palette.• Tinted greys grow in importance. Black is deepest charcoal rather than true black.• Browns are important, from rich tan to maple and dark peat.• Brown influences yellow and green, creating subtle golden and olive tones.• Greens are softer, affected either by the warmth of brown or the coolness of blue.• Saturated blues grow in importance from teal to violet.• Tonal berry and peach and copper tones continue and have a dusty softness.


2009:


TOMORROWLAND
ColorsAn urban mood, in pale, bleached and artificial colors, teamed with the softness of grey-cast neutrals, and crossed by grating flashy colors.


IN PROCESS
ColorsGrey-cast neutrals, cement, clay, recycled paper, slate or metal powder. Medium shades set off by a white accent, contrasted with earthy darks.


POWER FULL
ColorsMysterious and night-time shadows and austere faux blacks that catch the light are enriched by shimmering glints and livened up by vivid accents of electric light.


ELECTROCHOC
ColorsSaturated brights, sulphur, electric blue, flashy orange, purple pink to twist with color ed greys and classics. To wear in pop or cubist style color blocks.





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