Pantone's Colors of Spring/Summer 2015

Pantone Inc. is a company that is headquartered in New Jersey.  They are known for Pantone Matching System (PMS).  PMS is a proprietary color system used by various industries, primarily printing, though sometimes in the manufacture of colored paint, fabric, and plastics.  Pantone has become one of the cutting edge prognosticators of colors for the year ahead in fashion. And - this is a fascinating part of the story -  twice a year the company hosts a secret meeting of representatives from various nations' color standards groups at an undisclosed European city.  At the meeting this group of experts discusses, debates, and presents various colors they are forecasting for the next year. The group is focused on identifying the color that best reflects "the spirit of the time and culture." 

According to Wikipedia,  "The results of the meeting are published in Pantone View ($750), which fashion designers, florists, and many other consumer-oriented companies purchase to help guide their designs and planning for future products."  Pantone's "color of the year" concept is the vision of Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.  

Pantone forecasts a Spring and Summer 2015 color story that is on the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum.  Provoking an eclectic, ethereal mix of brights that will be understated and gentle. Think nature's neutrals, day dreaming of simpler times.  This is a color palette that can provide quiet zones of soft cool hues away from hustle and bustle.

For women in 2015 Spring/Summer Pantone defines a palette that goes from Aquamarine to Marsala (their choice for color of the year).  Here are some of the specifics by color:

Aquamarine - Airy, cool, ethereal, and dreamy; pair with Classic Blue, Grey, Marsala, and Greens. 

Designers featuring Aquamarine in 2015 

Cynthia Steffe

Banjanan

Nonoo

Pantone Spring/Summer Color Story by vintageimagine featuring glass drinkware

Scuba Blue and Classic Blue - Carefree, and playful; pair it with Custard 

  Designers featuring Scuba Blue 2015

Barbara Tfank

Degen

David Tlale

Pantone Spring/Summer Color Story by vintageimagine featuring vintage clip on earrings

Lucite Green - soft, serene, and fresh; pair Mint Green with Scuba Blue and Tangerine.

Designers featuring Lucite Green in 2015

Monique Lhuillier

Tadashi Shoji

Pantone Color Story Spring Summer by vintageimagine featuring vintage jewelry

Toasted Almond - warm mix of Papaya and Peach, sun tanned neutral; pair it with Tangerine and Marsala

Designers featuring Toasted Almond in 2015

Jay Godfrey

Rachel Pally

Nonoo

Bibhu Mohapatra

Pantone Color Story Spring Summer by vintageimagine featuring a vintage cameo pendant

Strawberry Ice - light nurturing coral tones; pair it with Toasted Almond and Tangerine

Designers featuring Strawberry Ice in 2015

Daniel Silverstain

Jay Godfrey

Bibhu Mohapatra

Rachel Pally

Nicole Miller

Nanette Lepore

Pantone Color Story Spring Summer by vintageimagine featuring cocktail dresses

Custard - think Papaya, and Pineapple; pair with Lime, Plum, Lemon, and Blueberry

Designers featuring Custard in 2015


Nicole Miller

Nanette Lepore

                       

                                     

Pantone Spring/Summer Color Story by vintageimagine featuring vintage hoop earrings

Additional Pantone Colors for Spring Summer 2015
for Women

Classic Blue - the anchor for Spring Summer 2015 pair with Custard, Lucite Green, and Scuba Blue

Tangerine - energizing take on orange, a pop of color; pair with Toasted Almond, Scuba Blue and Strawberry Ice

Glacier Gray - timeless, unobtrusive gray, a graceful, relaxing neutral; pair with Marsala

Marsala - rich, tasteful, and cordial with red-brown roots; pair with Glacier Gray and Toasted Almond

Sources:

http://www.pantone.com

wikipedia.org