“Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul,
exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that
draws us in to its embracing warmth,” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color
Institute says. Pantone described the color as “a naturally robust and earthy
wine red. While last year’s Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid, heartened
creativity and innovation.
Simply it described as maroon. It's a solid fall/winter
classic, and it works well for statement details, accessories, and footwear all
year long.
Annually since 1990, the Pantone Color Institute
has nominated a Color of the Year, predicting which specific hue designers and
consumers will all purportedly be wearing and buying for the subsequent 12
months. Last week, Pantone heralded that the 2015 Color of the Year is Marsala.
Much like the fortified wine that bequeaths Marsala its name, this sophisticated hue exemplifies the pleasing richness of a
fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots radiate a classy, natural
earthiness. This jovial, yet stylish tone is universally fascinating and
translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and
interiors,” Pantone exclaims.
Gratifying against many skin tones, sultry and
subtle Marsala is a great go-to color for beauty, giving huge highlight for the
cheek, and a charming pop of color for nails, shadows lips and hair.
Whether in a flat or textured material, or with a
matte or gloss finish, this highly varietal shade blends spectacularly with
neutrals, including warmer taupes and grays. Brought by its gleaming
undertones, sultry Marsala is amply well-matched with amber, umber and golden
yellows, greens in both turquoise and teal, and blues in the more vibrant
range.
References:
- Kristin Hohenade, Everyone Hates Marsala, Pantone’s Color of the Year, http://www.slate.com/
- Andrew D. Luecke, The best ways to wear Pantone's new color of the year, http://www.esquire.com/
