Color Theory

  • NYFW Color Trends Fall/Winter 2020-21

    Welcome back to Jewelry Design Basics.

    To date, we have been exploring the tools, media and design fundamentals

    Recently, we took an in-depth look at the Spring/Summer color trends from the New York and London Fashion Weeks, in  fashion forecasts and trends for 2020.

    We can use these forecasts and Jewelry Trends to our advantage when we design our collections and lines this year.


    The Pantone Color Institute

    For over 20 years, the Pantone Color Institute has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design.

    Each year, color experts at the Pantone, comb the world looking for new color influences and then present their reports to designers around the world. 

    If you haven’t done so already, explore their website and you will find a vast amount of valuable information there.

    Pantone – Autumn/Winter 2020/21 NYFW Color Palette

    Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, Pantone’s trend forecasting and color consultancy, the Fashion Color Trend Report is your guide to the season’s most important color trends.

    This report features the top 10 colors, as well as four classic neutrals, we can expect to see on the New York runway as fashion designers introduce their new Autumn/Winter collections.




    PANTONE 16-1350
    Amberglow

    PANTONE 19-1662
    Samba

    PANTONE 16-1328
    Sandstone

    PANTONE 19-4052
    Classic Blue




    PANTONE 13-0648
    Green Sheen

    PANTONE 16-1511
    Rose Tan

    PANTONE 18-5338
    Ultramarine Green

    PANTONE 19-1337
    Fired Brick


    PANTONE 14-1220
    Peach Nougat

    PANTONE 19-2428
    Magenta Purple

    Pantone – Autumn/Winter 2020/21 NYFW Classics Palette




    PANTONE 12-0713
    Almond Oil

    PANTONE 19-3940
    Blue Depths

    PANTONE 16-3916
    Sleet

    PANTONE 19-0622
    Military Olive

    The colors for Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 New York reflect our interest in desirable seasonal classics imbued with personality.

    Colors whose timelessness and versatility convey a level of functionality, and at the same time lend themselves to unique color statements that stand out.

    These colors encourage creativity as well as pragmatism, reflecting the changing mindset of today’s consumer, who prioritizes value and longevity over color choices that are here today and gone tomorrow.

    “Offering a rich narrative, the color palette for Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 highlights our desire for versatile, timeless color.
    Reflecting a ‘less is more’ mindset that is becoming increasingly important to consumers prioritizing value and functionality, our color palette is stripped of excess.
    Imbued with strength and personality, colors for Autumn/Winter 2020/2021 encourage our ongoing desire for unique self-expression through creative and unusual visual statements that stand out.”

    Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute

    Have fun incorporating these gorgeous color trends into your Jewelry Design this year. 

    Stay tuned to this series for more color and fashion trends. I will post the report from the London Fashion Week as soon as it becomes available. 

    Thank you for stopping by….

  • Jewelry Trends Spring/Summer 2020

    Jewelry Trends

    Welcome back to Jewelry Design Basics everyone.

    To date, we explored the basic tools, media and design fundamentals

    We have also begun to explore the fashion forecasts and trends for 2020.

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    In the last post, we took and in-depth look into the Pantone Color Institute’s color of the year and their palettes for Spring and Summer for NY and London.

    Today, we will take an in-depth look into the the specific Jewelry Trends for Spring/Summer 2020 forecast by Harper’s Bazaar, Forbes and Vogue. 

    Harper's Bazaar Jewelry Trends

     Each year, during fashion shows, there are trends that stand out.

    According to Harper’s Bazaar, there are five big trends this year, that designers need to be aware of.

    • Bright Colors
    • The Single Earring
    • Over-size Chains
    • Pearls 
    • Big Hoops

    1. Bright Colorful Jewelry

    Designers brought on an explosion of color for Spring 2020’s jewelry. There were bright floral and beaded pieces, gemstones and mismatched colors.

    When it comes to color, at least with jewelry, don’t be afraid to mix up your stones and metals. The more mishmash, the easier it is to pair with your wardrobe as it opens up the range of shades to coordinate.

    2. The Single Earring

    Earrings are going solo next season. The single earring look dominated Spring 2020 runways. The key to achieving this look? 

    Go for an earring that’s statement-making enough to stand on its own. For medium to bigger size singles, opt for ‘less is more’ to really highlight your lobes.

    3. Over-size Chains

    Chains got bigger and bigger on the spring runways, from giant sparkling versions (some complete with matching chain earrings) to layered over-sized chain necklaces with beaded ones.

     

    The key to styling an over-sized chain link is to contrast the size with something more delicate like a single diamond necklace.

    4. Pearls

    Pearls are going strong for Spring 2020. The classic material made appearances in just about every form—from single drop earrings to layered necklaces and even on headpieces.

     

    Classic to baroque, what’s new about the pearl trend is the attitude and how you pair it. 

    A pearl choker to instantly upgrade your necklace layering game.

    5. Big Hoops

    Hoop earrings never really left, but get ready to see them multiply in size next season. Proenza sent a crop of power hoops down its runway—thick, gold, and double-hooped for extra measure, while designers like Oscar de la Renta explored the over-sized look using different materials.

     

    Add to your collection of classic gold hoops with a pair in an optic white or tortoise that easily go with anything in your closet.

    Vogue Jewelry Trends

    Vogue takes a look at the jewelry trends spotted on the runways of the Spring/Summer 2020 fashion shows from New York to London, Milan to Paris.

    Next summer will undoubtedly be marked by a wave of cool and upgraded jewelry including giant shells, wild animals, mini bags worn like jewelry and chokers in the form of chains.

    1. Giant shells

    They made their entrance several season ago, finding their way onto the lobes of models in colored money cowrie, as mini shell anklets or trophy beach necklaces, and since then they have never left us. Next summer, the trend will see shell jewelry take on extra-large, almost exaggerated, proportions, No more dainty shells or surfer-like pendants, this time it will be a statement piece or nothing at all.

    2. Flower Power

    An explosion of flowers that heralds the arrival of spring brings itself into our necklaces, brooches and earrings in large-as-you-like proportions. Expect to see bunches of tailor-made treasures to embrace your inner country girl this fall.

    3. Mini Jewelry Bag

    Jacquemus had set the trend by presenting its Spring/Summer collection last June in a Provençal lavender field. The the flagship piece of the collection, the Chiquito bag appeared as a mini version to wear around the neck. A few months later, the trend was confirmed during Fashion Week, particularly at Dolce&Gabanna and Fendi, bringing the mini bag into the jewelry section.

    4. Practical utility

    From credit card earrings to lighters and glasses worn as necklaces, Spring/Summer 2020 saw many reinterpretations of everyday objects designed by creators to give a second life to these objects whose fashion potential we would sometimes never have imagined. 

    5. Bourgeois clothing chain

    Playing with the the bourgeoisie norm, the châtelaine (an 18th century accessory worn on the belt by lords and ladies of the manor) has been reinvented by breaking the rules of the chic wardrobe, while being places in wide links on a belted blazer. More seriously, the clothing chain comes to dress the collar of a shirt to upgrade a classic look.

    6. Natural Stones

    Walking in the footsteps of the wellness wave that has been shaking the jewel sphere for several years, celebrating the benefits of stones, the designers have come back to gems in their raw state, for a silhouette full of good vibes.

    7. All you need is love

    Subtly, expressively or passionately… how about we declare our love simply with a piece of jewelry? Either super sized version or covered in diamonds, the giant heart was spotted at Balenciaga, Chanel or Marc Jacobs. At Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, the heart pendant was worn on bare skin, right on the heart itself.

    8. Into the wild

    Wild animals, coming straight from the Savannah or the jungle, are to be taken this season (literally) in statement jewelry, to assert your wild side. In cuffs, necklaces or earrings, the creators have covered then in gold, diamonds or precious stones for an even more unique wildlife collection.

    9. The chain choker

    Two-toned at Chloé, as a thick link version by Bottega Veneta or revisiting its flagship anchor chain link at Hermès, the link collar will be worn close to the neck like a choker this season. This trend has already adopted in advance by all the fashion-forward guests leaving the shows this year.

    10. Girl with a pearl

    A Parisian woman’s favorite jewel, the irregular baroque pearl or the pearled ball with perfect edges is found on the models’ lobes and necks, like an eternal piece that you will never get tired of.

    A few other hot trends spotted by Vogue this year include:

    • Shoe and Sock Jewelry
    • Brooches
    • Statement Collars and Purses

    Forbes Jewelry Forecast

    New York Fashion Week also featured some alluring fashion creators collaborating with independent jewelry designers that are on point or ahead of the curve. The jewelry we are talking about continues to go forward and have a strong presence on both the runways and in the jewelry studios.

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    Here is a short list of the jewelry themes spotted by Forbes on the runways this year. 

    1. Having A Ball

    From the runway to the studios, jewelry designers continue to orbit around three dimensional round shapes. Inspired by everything from planetary spheres, magical inspired crystal balls and sparkly Christmas ornaments, these designs take shape in different interpretations, from lockets to long drop earrings to pendants and charms.

    2. All Choked Up

    Chokers are back for Spring 2020. I’m not talking about the fine delicate stackable chokers of a few seasons ago which continue to be worn layering staples. These are statement chokers –hard powerful silhouettes that curve around the neck in gold. They also translate into choker length necklaces that are strong in shape but flexible with multiple dangles accenting the entire piece. It’s a look which says “go bold or go home”.

    3. Going Long

    If you prefer a languid sexy long necklace that dips and drapes, there are myriad style lariat, bolo and elongated Y-necklaces that will provide you with the look you want. Many of these can also do double duty and get wrapped around the wrist multiple times.

    4. Bohemian Rhapsody

    Mix flowing print dress, and jewelry that references Victorian times with a dash of whimsy and edgy femininity thrown it and you get a modern bohemian feeling in both the clothes and the jewelry. Cameos and intaglios have both hit the current jewelry scene and Julie Wolfe’s combination of elements creates a contemporary twist while Amedeo offers up their usual irreverent styles

    5. By The Seashore

    Spring/summer 2020 looks to the sea and sand for inspiration with found objects mixed together in charm necklaces and bracket and linear earrings.  Ulla Johnson collaborated with London-based designer Grainne Morton for some of her oceanic looks.

    6. Part of The Tribe

    A sophisticated sensual take on organic tribal influences permeated the jewelry at the  shows. Designers are committed to ethical practices and sustainability.

     

    This wraps up my summary of the Jewelry trends and forecasts this year from Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Forbes online articles. 

    As you can see, there is plenty to consider when you begin to shop for your own jewelry this year.

     

  • Color Trends Spring/Summer 2020

    Welcome back to Jewelry Design Basics everyone.

    To date, we have been exploring the tools, media and design fundamentals

    Now we are ready to take a look at fashion forecasts and trends for 2020.

    We can use these forecasts to our advantage when we design our collections and lines this year.

    These trends and forecasts influence our customer’s buying decisions and therefore, as designers, we should consider them when we design. 

    In this post, we are going to explore Color trends and palettes for Spring and Summer 2020.

    Let’s start with the Color of the Year, chosen by the Pantone Color Institute.

    Pantone Color of the Year 2020

    For over 20 years, the Pantone Color Institute has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design.

    The Pantone Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences.

    This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, play styles, and socioeconomic conditions.

    Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even upcoming sporting events that capture worldwide attention.

    Introducing Classic Blue

    Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge.

    Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

     

    A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience, aids concentration and bringing laser like clarity, and re-centers our thoughts.

    Our reliance on Pantone doesn’t stop with the color of the year. Pantone offers a wide variety of color trend tools to aid designers  throughout the year. 

    They also provide color forecasts and trends for Seasonal Designing. 

    In the fashion world, these forecasts and trends are announced well in advance to give designers ample time to prepare their designs, obtain supplies and produce their samples and products. 

    So we already have the color trend forecast for Spring and Summer of 2020.

    Flame Scarlet

    Saffron

    Classic Blue

    Biscay Green 

    Chive

    Faded Denim

    Orange Peel

    Mosaic Blue

    Sunlight

    Coral Pink

    Cinnamon Stick 

    Grape Compote

    Lark – Navy Blazer – Brilliant White – Ash

    Cuban Sand – Blueberry – Blanc de Blanc – Oyster Mushroom

    Fiery Red

    Flame Orange 

    Heritage Blue 

    Blush Beauty

    Tanager Turquoise

    Classic Blue

    Beetroot Purple

    Storm

    Yellow Iris

    Rose Brown 

    Blossom

    Bossa Nova

     

    Color Trends for Spring and Summer

    Jewelry design is impacted and influence heavily by trends in the fashion industry. This industry is not globally universal. 

    The countries that have the most influence on fashion  are Italy, France, the US and the UK, Spain and Japan. 

    Color trends may vary somewhat by region but the Pantone palettes can be counted on to be very accurate. 

    Here are the top 31 on point colors for the first half of the year. 

    Palette and Scheme Trends for 2020

    These 2020 color trends deal with palette and color scheme selection. 

    • Neon Tones
    • Transparent Colors
    • Futuristic Color Schemes
    • Vintage Palettes
    • Dark Mode Color Schemes
    • Monochromatic Color Palettes
    • Colors with Meanings

    As designers, we can use these trends and color forecasts to design jewelry that compliments  runway fashion. 

    I hope you have found this article helpful. And that your designs translate into sales for you as you work this year. 

    In the next post, we are going to explore the hottest Jewelry Trends for 2020. 

    And we will talk about how to incorporate all this wonderful color into these trending styles. 

    Thank you for Stopping by ….