PANTONE announces Fashion Color Report Fall 2013

My closet is craving some spring fashion pieces, but the icicles on my hibiscus plant are telling me it's not time to get those bright coral ankle pants just yet. In spite of the weather, we're already thinking ahead. Fall 2013 Fashion Week is in full-effect (Feb 7-Feb 14) and big announcements are flooding the web every second of the day.

One of my favorite announcements is the PANTONE® Color of the Year, which usually results in an explosion of products ranging from stilettos to wallpaper in the nominated shade. This year's designated hue is Emerald Green, and although I think the shade is gorgeous, I feel that I'd need to wear the shade as far away from my bright reddish-pink hair as possible. The PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Fall 2013 gives me many other choices, and there's something for everyone in this palette. Let's take a closer look.

Tadashi Shoji - VivaciousThe top colors for women’s fashion for fall 2013 are:
PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald
PANTONE 18-4434 Mykonos Blue
PANTONE 15-0533 Linden Green
PANTONE 19-3628 Acai
PANTONE 19-1662 Samba
PANTONE 17-1452 Koi
PANTONE 18-0312 Deep Lichen Green
PANTONE 19-2045 Vivacious
PANTONE 19-4215 Turbulence
PANTONE 19-1116 Carafe

The top colors for men’s fashion for fall 2013 are:
PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald
PANTONE 18-4434 Mykonos Blue
PANTONE 15-0533 Linden Green
PANTONE 19-3628 Acai
PANTONE 19-1662 Samba
PANTONE 17-1452 Koi
PANTONE 18-0312 Deep Lichen Green
PANTONE 18-2027 Beaujolais
PANTONE 19-4215 Turbulence
PANTONE 19-1116 Carafe

These bold, yet wearable colors are sophisticated and versatile. The theme we're hearing from designers creating clothing in this palette is, "Don't be afraid of color." Designer Tadashi Shoji not only encourages this, but he also says that these colors will enhance your already established wardobe and "boost your mood".

Speaking of mood boosting, I am thrilled that one of my favorite colors,Vivacious, is included in the palette. I hope the continued trend of bright colored jeans/pants stays, because I'd love a pair in this shade.

To see more about this year's announcement and how these colors inspired designers, please visit the PANTONE® official website.

What do you think of the colors for Fall 2013? If you could own any piece of clothing in one of these shades, what would it be?