The Progression of Blue - SS15-SS17

B R E E Z Y B L U E S/S 15 The relaxed, warm toned blues of Spring/Summer 2015 is reminiscent of the breezy poolside. With variations of tints and an analagous hue of blue-green.

F R E N C H N A V Y A/W 15.16

Autumn and Winter blues turned to the classics. Hues remain somewhat muted and warm but with added shade to represent class and elegance.

E L E C T R I C B L U E S/S 16

Gray and black has been subtracted from the blues of Spring 2016, transitioning to a more intense and saturated Electric Blue. There is less variations to electric blue to maintain its vivid quality.

K L E I N E B L U E A/W 16.17 This season we will move closer to red on the color wheel as a touch of purple tone is added. While closer to red, the color temperature is cooler than previous seasons. Tint variations are applied in apparel while shades are added for cosmetics for higher intensity.

C O B A L T B L U E S/S 17 In Spring 2017, we return to the zone of blues analogous to A/W 15/16. It’s the classic French navy with a twist, made lighter in value and more soothing to the eye.

B L A C K B L U E A/W 17 Forecast

In response to A/W 15/16, this season’s blue will enter a deep, heavily shaded almost-black navy blue. This navy will be the new black – designers and bloggers have slowly begun to adapt this color in different variations – solid, textured or heathered.

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