Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report New-York Autumn-Winter 2020

A RICH NARRATIVE OF COLOR PRIORITIZING LONGEVITY AND VERSATILITY

Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, Pantone’s trend forecasting and color consultancy, the Fashion Color Trend Report is your guide to the season’s most important color trends. This report features the top 10 colors, as well as four classic neutrals, we can expect to see on the New York runway as fashion designers introduce their new Autumn/Winter collections.

According to Pantone Color Institute experts, colors for Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 New York reflect our interest in desirable seasonal classics imbued with personality. Colors whose timelessness and versatility convey a level of functionality, and at the same time lend themselves to unique color statements that stand out. These colors encourage creativity as well as pragmatism, reflecting the changing mindset of today’s consumer, who prioritizes value and longevity over color choices that are here today and gone tomorrow.

«Offering a rich narrative, the color palette for Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 highlights our desire for versatile, timeless color. Reflecting a ‘less is more’ mindset that is becoming increasingly important to consumers prioritizing value and functionality, our color palette is stripped of excess,» said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. «Imbued with strength and personality, colors for Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 encourage our ongoing desire for unique self-expression through creative and unusual visual statements that stand out.»

About the Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 NYFW Color Palette

Colorful favorites coupled with seasonal core shades come together to create a palette of fresh color classics.

PANTONE 16-1350
Amberglow
A radiant autumnal orange, Amberglow promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression.

PANTONE 19-1662
Samba
A voluptuous sultry red, Samba introduces an upbeat energy.

PANTONE 16-1328
Sandstone
Tied to nature, earthy Sandstone speaks of the rustic outdoors.

PANTONE 19-4052
Classic Blue
A boundless blue hue, Classic Blue is evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky opening us up to a world of possibilities.

PANTONE 13-0648
Green Sheen
Optimistically rebellious, Green Sheen is a bold acidic yellow-green shade that will always stand out.

PANTONE 16-1511
Rose Tan
A gentle dusky pink, Rose Tan imparts a sense of composure.

PANTONE 18-5338
Ultramarine Green
Ultramarine Green, a deep cooling blue-green, exudes self-assurance and poise.

PANTONE 19-1337
Fired Brick
Strong and sturdy, Fired Brick adds gravitas.

PANTONE 14-1220
Peach Nougat
Nurturing Peach Nougat embraces with its inviting warmth.

PANTONE 19-2428
Magenta Purple
A hypnotic purple shade, Magenta Purple intrigues and mesmerizes.

About the Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 Classics

This season’s core hues are equally comfortable as singular color statements or as the foundation for a rich color narrative.

PANTONE 12-0713
Almond Oil
Tasteful Almond Oil is a smooth and subtle off-white shade.

PANTONE 19-3940
Blue Depths
Blue Depths implies an air of mystery and the unknown.

PANTONE 16-3916
Sleet
Highlighting our desire for longevity, Sleet is a timeless gray that is dependable, solid and everlasting.

PANTONE 19-0622
Military Olive
Military Olive is a strong and stalwart foundational green tone.

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