color in fashion

color forecasting

Do you give much thought to color?

@mydanods (6513)

Nigeria

March 18, 2018 8:12pm CST

The article below goes to show you that the color of things you choose must have been decided by company’s like Pantone months before they came out. This is a trend that is emerging. It is big business. People are getting influenced especially in the fashion industry. This is because many people seem to let themselves be led easily. It is called color forecasting. Do you give a thought to how you choose color especially in fashion? Do you tend to follow what is on trend or just follow your instinct? You can read the article here: What is the perfect color worth?

What Is the Perfect Color Worth?

www.nytimes.com

Inside the mysterious art — and big business — of color forecasting.

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@Shavkat (137189)

• Philippines

19 Mar 18

I don't follow the fashion trend. I am contented with my own fashion statement. In terms of color, I prefer black and white, it doesn't fade away in fashion.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

Flash and white, in my view, are conservative colors. Yes, they can never fade especially white. Even black. Are you conservative by nature? Sorry if I asked.

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@db20747 (43425)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

19 Mar 18

Classic colors!!

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@Shavkat (137189)

• Philippines

19 Mar 18

@mydanods I am not conservative, my friend. I am not into fashion.

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@mohit459 (12568)

• Haldwani, India

19 Mar 18

Im not too good when its comes for identification.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

Well, we all have to start from somewhere.

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@mohit459 (12568)

• Haldwani, India

19 Mar 18

@mydanods ya...right

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

@mohit459 You could also learn from your children. Children are taught how to color right from kindergarten.

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@JudyEv (325339)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Mar 18

Over the years I've learnt what colours suit me best. That doesn't mean I can always buy clothes in those colours or that they are fashionable.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

Can you share what those colors are?

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@JudyEv (325339)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Mar 18

@mydanods Clear bright colours make me feel energised and happy - bright yellow, red, clear blue - but nothing murky or dull.

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@db20747 (43425)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

19 Mar 18

I've been wearing dark colors like blue and black, especially pants. I can wear them numerous times and they are easy to clean!! Takes the stress out of what to wear!!!

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

You must live a simple lifestyle then!

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@db20747 (43425)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

19 Mar 18

@mydanods yes, I've been simplifying everything!!!!

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@anikoonline (3250)

• Hungary

19 Mar 18

I am interested in fashion, however I don't follow the trends. My boyfriend is a grapich designer he always checks the Pantone.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

What are your favorite colors?

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

@anikoonline Brown is also not to my liking. I hate maroon.

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@anikoonline (3250)

• Hungary

19 Mar 18

@mydanods Thanks for the question. I like the darker shades of almost every color (dark green, dark blue, dark red). From the lighter shades I like purple and pink. I also like the classical colors: grey, black and white. There is only one color that I don't like, brown is really not my world.

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@Starmaiden (9311)

• Canada

19 Mar 18

I follow my instinct. I'm not much into fashion, but my favorite color is purple. I dont mix and match colors. I'm very plain jane. :-)

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

My favorite color is blue. I like the colors in fashion trends though and will go for them when I have the money.

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@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

19 Mar 18

I tend to pick clothes for fit more than colour apart from zany tee-shirts.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

20 Mar 18

I appreciate you style in fashion. I do like color though. Thanks for sharing.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

20 Mar 18

I buy what pleases my eyes, as simple as this.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

20 Mar 18

Then you are not controlled by fashion. That is commendable.

@LadyDuck (457321)

• Switzerland

19 Mar 18

Pantone is the reference guide of all graphic designers, it's not only a trend.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

@LadyDuck Thanks. It's useful to know that.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

Thanks for pointing that out.

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@LadyDuck (457321)

• Switzerland

19 Mar 18

@mydanods Each color of the Panone palette has a number, it is useful as a reference when people has to work on a same project.

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@DianneN (246334)

• United States

27 Mar 18

I only buy what looks and feels good, although I'm a bit trendy.

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

29 Mar 18

I tend to buy what I see in the market and looks good. I think that is what so many people do. Those who follow color trends seem to be in the minority here.

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@DianneN (246334)

• United States

30 Mar 18

@mydanods I went clothes shopping yesterday and saw some of the latest trends. All I can say is ICK!!! lol

@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

19 Mar 18

i just like red. it is fierce, bold, and a lovable color which depicts my personality

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

Many schools in our area have a special day for red. Valentine color here is red. What personality type do you have? Fierce and bold personality?

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

20 Mar 18

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@kavinitu (5535)

• India

19 Mar 18

I'm passionate about fashion but I do not follow the trend

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

What are your favorite colors?

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

21 Mar 18

@kavinitu That's great. What feelings does maroon bring out in you?

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@kavinitu (5535)

• India

21 Mar 18

@mydanods My favorite is Maroon Color

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

19 Mar 18

I never follow fashion trend and i like black, blue colours

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

19 Mar 18

I don't follow fashion myself. It's very expensive for me.

@Icydoll (36717)

• India

19 Mar 18

@mydanods yeah and our comfort is main.

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@Prometheus_Arcanus (168)

• United States

21 Mar 18

Yeah I always pay attention to color...I study color theory...the colors people wear with their clothes express their personalities and companies use certain colors for marketing, like you say bc certain colors give you certain emotions

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@mydanods (6513)

• Nigeria

21 Mar 18

That's true. But sometimes instead of insisting on a particular color because you can't just be wearing that color all the time, people tend to accept whatever color they see.