Resource Library: Fall 2012 Color Trend Forecast

Fall is just around the corner and it's time to work on your fall wardrobe. Being a buyer at Fabric Mart, I need to know what's going on in fashion and what colors are popular. So in a series of posts, you will find out what colors are in and what we have in those colors, fall fashion trends from the runway that are similar to fabrics we have and fashion patterns that go well with trends of the season.

The colors of the season are bright and cheerful to pick up our mood but soft enough that they are not overbearing.

Tangerine Tango is still prominent as the color of the year. If you were to pair any of these colors with it, they somehow "work" together to make an interesting outfit for every person. Try a Tangerine Tango blouse with a French Roast pant for a more traditional color coordinate or an Ultramarine Green dress with a Tangerine Tango necklace for a tribal look that carries over from spring.

The soft hues immediately bring a sense of serenity by just looking at them. I can see sweet blouses in chiffons and charmeuses in these soft, serene colors.

From Pantone.com - Fall 2012 Color Trend Forecast

So what does Fabric Mart have that fall into these colors?

Please note: Colors are not exactly what you see in Pantone. I am selecting fabrics that are SIMILAR to the Pantone colors you see above. Our color names also do not match those of Pantone.

~~SWC280 - Camelhair with Small Herringbone CWD1917 - Anna Sui Silk Quilt-like Print~~
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Left: Color Similar to Ultramarine Green
Right: Color Similar to Honey Gold

~~BEC4118W - Paisley Pattern ITY Knit CWE1133 Geometric Design Silk Chiffon~~
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Left: Colors Similar to Pink Flambe, Honey Gold and Tangerine Tango
Right: Colors Similar to French Roast and Rose Smoke

~~SKE2789L - Crepe-like Knit Rose Print~~
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Colors Similar to Olympian Blue, Pink Flambe, Honey Gold and Fresh Roast

Now stop reading and order them now!! I don't want you to miss out on these fun fall fabrics!

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