Womenswear Early Colour Analysis

In order to make sure that my colour palette for the Miu Miu collection follows on from what is currently in fashion I have researched to see what colour groups are on trend.

These colours demonstrate what is on trend for Spring/Summer 09, having evolved from Fall/Winter 08/09. This will therefore put me in the right direction, when designing for the next season.



Neutral
Neutral tones take on a more warmly shaded, yellow-tinged caste this season.

Miu Miu doesn't often use neutral tones, applying ones with more intenstity and value. However, soft neutral tones are often used to accent the collection and create interest and a point of difference.

Orange/red
A newly emerging level developed from autumn/winter 2008/09. Creamy vanilla- and apricot-influenced pastels through to more exotic coral and tomato reds are imbued with an orange-red glow.

Oranges and reds are often used by Miu Miu and are paired with beiges and black. The richness and intensity of Tomoato works well with the low value tones of Coral and Desert Flower.

Pink
Pint shades take on a natural, powdery complexion or alternatively are deliciously fresh, sugary and edible, in the form of tangy sorbet and jelly through to candied artificiality.

Plum is often used by Miu Miu, teamed with rich wine reds. However, it works well with the softer, lighter tints of Candy Floss Pink and Red Earth.

Brown
Browns take on mellow, sun-ripened amber and golden castes, from tannin-infused biscuit and tea shades through to more rich and aromatic coffee tones.

Browns are a perfect transition into A/W as they are natural warm, firey colours that evoke images of Autumn leaves and wood. These colours would work really well with reds and corals.

Blue
A concise level of purple-influenced blues evolve from autumn/winter 2008/09 with a cool ultraviolet intensity.

I really like the intestity of the blue with purple.

Blue/grey
Crisp blue shades are permeated by cool grey for a chilled aqua caste, from the palest misty tones through to the deepest slate, indigo and pitchy darks.

Navy blue is a dominant colour in a lot of Miu Miu's collections, however it is normally used with red. In this instance though, putting it with shades of grey make it more wintery and make it appear a lot cooler.

Yellow/green
Yellow-influenced green shades continue from autumn/winter 2008/09, becoming more fresh and verdant or bright and acidic in tone. Yellow infuses the palette rather than making a standalone colour statement.

The yellow-influence on the green shades gives them a more natural feel, applying the principle of order and familiarity. The lack of contrast between the yellow and the green gives a mononchromatic appearance, which Miu Miu often has in the collections.