Working closely with the WGSN ThinkTank colour palette (early inspirational colour analysis for all design-related industries), this palette has been compiled to reflect the most important colours for the spring/summer 2009 season for the accessories industry.
We have updated the way we work for the spring/summer 2009 season and arranged the palette by colour levels.
Neutral tones take on a more warmly shaded, yellow-tinged caste this season.
Orange/red
A newly emerging level developed from autumn/winter 2008/09. Creamy vanilla- and apricot-influenced pastels through to more exotic coral and tomato reds are imbued with an orange-red glow.
Pink
Pink shades take on a natural, powdery complexion or alternatively are deliciously fresh, sugary and edible, in the form of tangy sorbet and jelly through to candied artificiality.
Brown
Browns take on mellow, sun-ripened amber and golden castes, from tannin-infused biscuit and tea shades through to more rich and aromatic coffee tones.
Blue
A concise level of purple-influenced blues evolve from autumn/winter 2008/09 with a cool ultraviolet intensity.
Blue/grey
Crisp blue shades are permeated by cool grey for a chilled aqua caste, from the palest misty tones through to the deepest slate, indigo and pitchy darks.
Yellow/green
Yellow-influenced green shades continue from autumn/winter 2008/09, becoming more fresh and verdant or bright and acidic in tone. Yellow infuses the palette rather than making a standalone colour statement.
• The fundamental neutral palette underpins this season’s colours.• Grey is diffused throughout the palette and also appears as an influential tonal group with a warm cast.• Rich and deep, succulent, dark summer colours are trans-seasonal and practical or delicate and luscious. Important are Treacle, Lapis and Marron to replace black.• A return to soft purple and violet levels.• Yellows are sunny, buttery and warm.• Pinks are less synthetic with a more natural, realistic flavour.• Sea blues have mood and depth, while briny, kelpy greens suggest underwater plant life.
Analysis: There are subtle changes within a year for color. The neutrals are remaining close to the same in color. The reds seem to be a little subdued in 2009 compared to 2008. The blue colors seem to intensify from 2008 to 2009. Overall the colors don't change much, a slight change in the tint or shade is noticeable. The main difference is the name. For example Oxblood of 2008 is very similar to Plum of 2009. Other colors that are similar are Wasabi-2008 and Lemongrass-2009 as well as Verdigris-2008 compared to Absinthe2009.
Information found at WGSN-EDU.com
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