Grey, the 'it' color for fall a few months ago, makes a comeback, but in time for its contrasting season, spring. Demonstrated by the Spring 2009 collection by Christian Siriano of Project Runway fame, gray, highlighted by pops of burnt orange and lime green, is the color for Spring 2009.
These bursts of color are either obvious or subtle. It can be lined into a jacket, or paired with a simple legging. Either way, the evident contrast of the bright color and subdued gray opens the doors for a trendy spring.
De-Mousing Gray
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Trend Themes
1. Contrasting Colors - Incorporating bright pops of color with subdued gray creates a trendy contrast for spring fashion.
2. Gray as a Spring Color - Utilizing gray as the main color for spring fashion opens up new opportunities for designers to create unique and stylish looks.
3. Influencing Seasonal Color Trends - The resurgence of gray as a popular color choice for spring demonstrates the potential to influence and shape seasonal color trends in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers can take advantage of the trend by incorporating contrasting colors like bright pops of burnt orange and lime green with gray in their spring collections.
2. Textile - Textile manufacturers can produce new fabrics and materials that showcase the unique qualities of gray and its ability to complement contrasting colors in spring fashion.
3. Color Consulting - Color consultants can advise fashion brands on how to incorporate gray as a versatile and on-trend color choice in their spring collections.