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A Look at the Biggest Colors Trends of 2022 — So Far

The biggest color trends of 2022 are rooted in optimism, warmth, growth and excitement as we head into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Color authorities and trend forecasters like Pantone, WSGN and Etsy have started releasing their color predictions for next year, many of which are bright hues that give a jolt of energy during the bleakness of the pandemic.
Pantone today revealed that Very Peri, a blue-purple hue, is its color of 2022. The shade is described as a “warm and friendly blue hue with a carefree confidence and joyful attitude.” Very Peri is just one shade of blue Pantone predicts will be big next year. It’s also anticipating Spun Sugar (a pastel blue), Glacier Lake (a powdery blue), Skydiver (a bright blue) and Harbor Blue (a dark blue-green) will resonate with many next year.
Like previous years, many of the colors of 2022 are again rooted in nature. Pantone’s Daffodil, for one, a bright yellow color, is said to reflect the “spontaneity of a spring garden.” Pantone’s Perfectly Pale, a beige hue, also references a warm beach. Etsy’s color of 2022, Emerald Green, reflects nature by representing harmony, growth and refinement.
Here, WWD breaks down all the biggest color trends

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Dua Lipa, Puma Team on First Collection

Dua Lipa and Puma are taking their partnership a step forward with their first collaboration.
After being tapped last fall as a brand ambassador, the Grammy-winning musician and Puma are releasing a capsule collection called “Flutur,” which is the Albanian word for butterfly. The ’90s-inspired collection will include four pieces across apparel and footwear styles and features a new logo blending Puma’s logo with a butterfly.
“For me, butterflies are more than just beautiful creatures,” Lipa said in a statement. “They represent so much, like transformation, hope and metamorphosis. Over the past year, the butterfly has become especially symbolic and meaningful to me.”
The collection includes black-and-white baby Ts, a black hoodie and the Mayze sneaker, which is designed in a triple black leather and includes a stacked midsole and zigzag stitching on the formstrip.
Styles from the “Flutur” collection.
The pieces are a teaser of the full capsule collection that Lipa and Puma are planning on releasing next year.
“It was important for Dua to release staple pieces that would complement any wardrobe,” said Maria Jose Valdes, general manager of Puma’s Sportstyle Business Unit, in a statement. “She knew what she wanted and brought those ideas to the table. This capsule is just a tease

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Kate Middleton Wears Catherine Walker Dress to Host Televised Holiday Carol Service

Kate Middleton looked to one of her go-to designers for the royal family’s holiday carol service.
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a festive, bright red coatdress from Catherine Walker to host the “Together at Christmas” holiday carol service, which marks Middleton’s first televised holiday special. The special was filmed on Wednesday at Westminster Abbey and will be televised in the U.K. on Christmas Eve. Middleton paired the look with matching Gianvito Rossi pumps and a clutch.
The televised holiday carol special is meant to celebrate the “incredible work of individuals and organizations across the nation who go above and beyond to support their families,” according to a statement released by the duchess and her husband, Prince William, late last month.
The special will look back at the last 18 months of the pandemic and highlight the people and organizations that have made a difference. The special is supported by the Royal Foundation, which is the couple’s charitable organization.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen at the “Together At Christmas” community carol service at Westminster Abbey.
Middleton was joined by Prince William, who matched the duchess in a black suit and red tie, her mother Carole Middleton and brother James Middleton, as well as other

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Pantone Reveals 2022 Color of the Year

The colloquial “What’s new?” has weathered away as a conversation opener as the pandemic has stretched into its second year, but Pantone is providing a solid answer to that question with its Color of the Year.
Instead of culling a winner from its leading seasonal colors — or two, as has been the case in years past — the color specialists have gone off the grid to create the 2022 shade. Their choice of Very Peri — Pantone 17-3938 — was unveiled Wednesday night at an immersive event at Artechouse.
Knowing many people still feel mired in sameness while searching for ways to live and work differently, as well as the will and determination to deal with current challenges, Pantone Color Institute specialists said they also took into account the promise of eye opening perspectives and possibilities, our increased reliance on digital technology and “this whole thing with the metaverse” in developing the new hue. That’s an awful lot to ask of any color, but in the name of creativity, newness and the future, they created one.
During a joint interview with Pantone Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman, vice president Laurie Pressman said, “This is a really different time. How do we

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How Celebrities Are Already Wearing Pantone’s Color of 2022

Pantone’s color of 2022 was just announced today, but several celebrities and prominent figures have already looked to the hue for their public appearances this year.
Very Peri, a dark blue-purple hue, is Pantone’s color of 2022. The color is described as a “dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone,” which blends “the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red,” according to Pantone.
Many have already looked to the color for their outfits this year as in-person red carpets and in-real-life events have returned amid the pandemic. The hue was first seen on Vice President Kamala Harris, who wore a custom Christopher John Rogers purple coat and dress to the presidential inauguration in January. Similar to the definition of Very Peri, Harris’ color choice was to bring together red and blue, symbolizing the country’s major political parties coming together during a divisive time.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Vice President Kamala Harris at the presidential inauguration in January 2021.
The blue-purple color was also seen in many iterations on the red carpet throughout the year. Zendaya looked to the color for the 2021 BET Awards where she wore a vintage Versace dress similar to the one

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Gen Z-Targeted Jewelry Collections – The Interlinked Collection Symbolizes Connection Between People (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) ‘Wonther Jewelry’ has released the ‘Interlinked Collection,’ which is curated to the personalities of Gen Z consumers. The Interlinked Collection places an importance on…

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Ultra-Luxe Outerwear Pop-Ups – Burberry Launches ‘Imagined Landscapes’ in Selfridges, UK (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Luxury fashion label Burberry has launched a pop-up shop called ‘Imagined Landscapes‘ in London’s high-end department store, Selfridges. The pop-up aims to promote the brand’…

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Smoky Gray Accessories – ‘La Débraillée’ Debuts Its New ‘Subdued Gray’ Line of Fashion Accessories (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) ‘La Débraillée’ is a French fashion brand that creates gender-neutral, sustainable products that has released a new line of subtle gray accessories. This gray line includes backpacks,…

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The Top Trending 2021 Beauty Holiday Gift Ideas, According to Google

The 2021 holiday shopping season is going strong, with consumers increasingly looking to do their shopping in the beauty category.
According to market research company The NPD Group, more than a quarter of consumers are planning on purchasing within the beauty category for the holiday season. The category as a whole is poised for double-digit revenue growth by the end of the year.
Within the beauty category, consumers have been gravitating toward purchasing hair tools and heritage fragrances for their holiday gifts, according to Google data that monitored the top trending 2021 holiday gift ideas within the category.
Within hair tools, the top trending holiday gift ideas include the Beachwaver Pro 1 curling wand, Dyson’s Airwrap, the Conair Infiniti Pro Curl Secret and the BabylissPro Nano Titanium Prima.
This is in line with NPD’s prediction that the hair category will have one of the strongest holidays to date, with revenue in the category expected to outpace fragrance, which is historically the top-revenue earning category within beauty.
Fragrance, however, is still expected to be a top gift idea this season with 40 percent of annual fragrance sales happening during the fourth quarter, according to NPD. Google’s data shows that heritage fragrances are reigning supreme among consumers,

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Nicole Kidman Turns to Armani Privé for ‘Being the Ricardos’ Premiere

Nicole Kidman has brought her signature style to the red carpet once more.
For the premiere of “Being the Ricardos,” the actress wore a strapless taupe tulle ballgown by Armani Privé featuring a sweetheart neckline embellished with crystals and ruffle detailing. She wore heels by Jimmy Choo and a watch by Omega, for which she has been a longtime ambassador.
Kidman wore her hair in a messy updo and her makeup was simple, finished with a bold red lip. She was styled by Julia von Boehm, who has also worked with the likes of Haley Bennett and Sigourney Weaver.
Nicole Kidman
Armani has dressed Kidman for some of the biggest events over the last few years. This year alone, the award-winning actress wore the designer’s creations to the Screen Actors Guild Awards and, most recently, the InStyle Awards.
The upcoming biographical drama, which also stars Javier Bardem, tells the story of the relationship between famed Hollywood couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, both of whom starred in the popular sitcom “I Love Lucy.” The film was directed by Aaron Sorkin.
Kidman and Bardem play Ball and Arnaz, respectively. Starring alongside them are J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy and Clark Gregg.
The film

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