Friday, September 24, 2004

This week StyleHunter profiles a designer and his or her color inspirations for Fall 2004. Today: Anna Sui.

"For fall, I chose antique brights in bold combinations."

Prominent Colors: Fushia, kelly green, coral, eggplant, dusty rose, antique metallics, amber, parchment, and ink

Color Philosophy: Antiqued bright colors in bold combinations.

Tips on Accessories for Fall: Metallic boots.

Read the runway review, or view the full Fall 2004 Collection.


Courtesy Pantone® Fashion Color Report Fall 2004. ©Pantone® Inc., 2004.

Thursday, September 23, 2004

This week StyleHunter profiles a designer and his or her color inspirations for Fall 2004. Today: Peter Som.

"Fall '04 is about rich, eclectic luxury. Uncontrived and unexpected color combinations keep things modern and sexy."

Prominent Colors: Antiqued lilac, pale pink, leaf and kelly greens, sunflower yellow; gift box blue mixed with elegant neutrals like chocolate brown, midnight navy and raisin.

Color Philosophy: Rich eclectic luxury--uncontrived and unexpected color combinations keep things modern and sexy.

Tips on Accessories for Fall: An unconstructed full-flap clutch in Olive suede adorned with estate jewelry.

Read the runway review, or view the full Fall 2004 Collection.


Courtesy Pantone® Fashion Color Report Fall 2004. ©Pantone® Inc., 2004.

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

This week StyleHunter profiles a designer and his or her color inspirations for Fall 2004. Today: Michael Vollbracht for Bill Blass.

"I was inspired by animal skins like cheetah, leopard and sable."

Prominent Colors: Burnt gold and bronze with dirty green; toast with crème.

Color Philosophy: Make it luxe.

Tips on Accessories for Fall: The fur muff in golden and dark sable.

Read the runway review, or view the full Fall 2004 Collection.

Courtesy Pantone® Fashion Color Report Fall 2004. ©Pantone® Inc., 2004.

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

This week StyleHunter profiles a designer and his or her color inspirations for Fall 2004. Today: Carolina Herrera.

"I was inspired by winter sports at luxury resorts in the 1930s--skiing, ice skating and sledding in Switzerland, and the warmth of the lodge après-ski."

Prominent Colors: Black, peacoat and accents of limoges; kashmir and oatmeal; plum Perfect.

Color Philosophy: Mixing deep jewel tones with ivory adds an element of lightness. Details are always in a contrasting color.

Tips on Accessories for Fall: A luxurious cashmere scarf--one should have it in every color!

Read the runway review, or view the full Fall 2004 Collection.


Courtesy Pantone® Fashion Color Report Fall 2004. ©Pantone® Inc., 2004.

Monday, September 20, 2004

This week StyleHunter profiles a designer and his or her color inspirations for Fall 2004. Today: Tracy Reese.

"Inspired by Helena Rubinstein's book, 'Over the Top' and Elsa Schiaparelli's "Shocking" exhibit, I layered rich colors in unusual combinations--all with Gold or Antique Gold accents."

Prominent Colors: Pungent pink and hershey brown, jade and blonge beige, tangerine and petunia, Tiffany Blue and puce--all accented with gold and antique gold.

Color Philosophy: Unusual combinations and rich layering of colors.

Tips on Accessories for Fall: Fabulous satin shoes in an array of colors: vibrant jade to shocking pink.

View select items from the Fall 2004 collection here.


Courtesy Pantone® Fashion Color Report Fall 2004. ©Pantone® Inc., 2004.