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A woman wears coral earmuffs in the streets of SoHo, New York. (Photo by Jorene He)

Living Coral Splashes Into 2019

Coral is making a comeback.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

The ultimate authority on color, paint brand Pantone, recently named Living Coral the 2019 Color of the Year. The bright orange-pink hue is a stark contrast with last year’s...

Left to right: Balenciaga, Gucci and Marni from various 2017 shows. Runways saw many brands showcasing Pantone’s color of the year, ultraviolet purple.

An Ultra Violet Solution

Liv Chai, Dining Editor January 22, 2018
2018's pulse is purple, according to Pantone's Color of the Year official ruling.
The color pink has grown in popularity among both men and women due to the liberalism of millennials. “Millennial Pink,” a range of pink with warm undertones, has become a popular trend in clothing and fashion.

Millenial Pink: Not Just a Phase

Liv Chai, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Millennial pink is trendy and ~ aesthetic ~ but it's more than just a phase.
Pantone’s color of the year is Greenery, a mix of light blue and bright yellow that represents a fresh bud in the spring. Pictured on the left is from Gucci S/S 2017 menswear;  pictured on the right is from the J.Crew F/W 2017 collection.

Greenery, 2017’s Color of the Year, Ushers in a Hopeful Spring

Cissy Yun, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Pantone, the authoritative institute of color, introduced Greenery as 2017’s color of the year. The color of a blooming bud inspired this mixture of light blue and bright yellow, and Pantone believes the color represents new beginnings. The bold color has already made a splash on the runway.