Pantone Color Institute names a “color of the year,” which predicts a standout for fashion for the upcoming season. For 2012, the pick is Tangerine Tango. This reddish-orange color brings the heat in your wardrobe. Pantone goes on to say, “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”
This sassy color was made to stand out and thought it maybe intimidating at first glance this color is complimentary with all skin tones. For a bold look, combine this color with highly saturated colors (hot pinks and blues) to get a color-blocked look. For a simpler look, add neutrals or add the “tango” as an accent color. Tangerine Tango is being showcased all over the runways and red carpets; here is a little inspiration.
O.P.I Roll in the Hague
Oscar de la Renta
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Givenchy Rogue in Candide Tangerine
Oscar de la Renta
Opening Ceremony
Cacharel
Sketch by Elie Tahari
Rebecca Minkoff
