Spring / Summer 2010

COLOR TRENDS AND FORECASTING

Overview

The connection between old and new, east and west, and a sense of community..the glamour of the 70′s mixed with Moroccan colors and exotic jewels from India; ethnic mixtures of patterns and textures from Japan and China; reflecting the diversity of the world..

Feathers play a large part in many cultures. The wide variety of natural and dyed feathers add a lot of color and texture making them perfect embellishments.

Feathers are seen all over the runways for Spring/Summer 2010 in multiple types of applications, from accessories like head gear and jewelry to skirts and tops.

Key Colors

Acidic Greens
Earthy Hues
Frosted Pastels
Indigo
Jewel Tones
Neutrals
Shades of Grey
Sky Tones of Blue
Sunny Yellows
Taupe, Beige and Mauve
Turquoise
Violets

Moods and Inspirations

Cultures from around the world – primary Africa, China, Japan, and Latin America
Vintage, Romantic and Soft

Embellishments and Trimmings

Beaded Light Cottons
Brushed, Tarnished or Matte finished metals
Feather Circled Motifs – such as Feather Medallions
Feather Fringes
Fringe used at hemlines, necklines and sleeves
Graffiti on Denim
Leather w/Metallic Finishes
Metallic Embroidery
Paisleys and Ethnic Designs Blended with Bright Color

Key Themes and Trends

Birds and Floral Embellishments
Emphasizes on the Wrist
Floral Prints
Folk Craft
Haute Hippie
Large 70.s patterns
Silk Tulle and Feathers
Thick Belts and Wraps
Vintage Silk Scarves and Purses
Wood and Plastic Accessories

Interiors
Ancient Africa Inspires Rich Color
Black, White and Grey as Timeless Centerpieces
Importance of Neutrals
Influence of Japanese Culture
Need to Preserve and Reserve
Understated Meets Sophisticated

Feather Wreaths, Trees, Flowers and Stems provide consumers with eco friendly decorative by-products that are sustainable.

Many Feather Products are available in neutral tones for home decor, including Pheasant, Peacock and Rooster Feathers, which have also been made into feather pads and medallions for all your decor needs.

Spring / Summer 2010

	BLUE			BROWN
Pantone:	15-4825 TCX	16-4134 TCX	19-4037 TCX	17-1230 TCX	19-1333 TCX	18-1031 TCX
	Blue Curacao	Bonnie Blue	Bright Cobalt	Mocha Mousse	Sequoia	Toffie
ZFP Color:	LT – Lt Tuquoise		RL – Royal		R/N – Nat Red	BN – Brown
	GREEN			NEUTRAL
Pantone:	16-0110 TCX	14-6329 TCX	17-0230 TCX	13-0000 TCX	12-0813 TCX	14-1012 TCX
	Desert Sage	Absinthe Green	Forrest Green	Moon Beam	Autumn Blonde	Champagne Beige
ZFP Color:	CD – Celedon	FLG – Flour. Lime Green			EG – Eggshell	BE – Beige
	ORANGE			PINK
Pantone:	14-1219 TCX	16-1543 TCX	15-1247 TCX	11-1408 TCX	15-2214 TCX	16-2111 TCX
	Peach Parfait	Fusion Coral	Tangerine	Rose Water	Rose Bloom	Mauve Orchid
ZFP Color:	SH – Shrimp		O – Orange	CP – Candy Pink		DRE – Dusty Rose
	PURPLE			RED
Pantone:	15-3620 TCX	19-3536 TCX	19-3847 TCX	18-1664 TCX	18-1661 TCX	18-2027 TCX
	Lavendula	Amaranth Purple	Deep Blue	Fiery Red	Tomato Puree	Beaujolais
ZFP Color:	OR – Orchid	PU – Purple	RE – Regal	R – Red		BU – Burgundy
	YELLOW
Pantone:	12-0752 TCX	14-0848 TCX	15-0955 TCX
	Buttercup	Mimosa	Old Gold
ZFP Color:	Y – Yellow		AGO – Antique Gold