Pantone, the global authority on color, has declared Radiant Orchid the year’s new color. Finally, a universally skin-flattering hue!
Radiant Orchid Fashion: Elegant evening gowns, chic casual wear, and stylish accessories all shine in Pantone’s Color of the Year 2014, showcasing the versatility and allure of this vibrant hue
While we did love 2012’s Tangerine Tango and 2013’s Emerald, we’re excited about what Radiant Orchid can do for fashion this 2014.
Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid, blends purple, fuchsia, and pink tones, creating a universally flattering shade (Credit: Pantone)
Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said that Radiant Orchid’s mix of fuchsia, pink, and purple “inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love, and health,” and we couldn’t agree more.
It is positively radiant against the skin. It brings forth a healthy and rosy glow, uplifting but not overpowering, and can be seductive and cute.
If you still have any doubts about why Radiant Orchid was chosen as the Color of the Year, the 23 dresses below in enchanting, attractive, and lively shades of Radiant Orchid will convince you otherwise. Radiant Orchid looks beautiful on both delicate chiffon and sparkly/shiny formal dresses:
Radiant Orchid shines in formalwear with the Lela Rose Bridesmaid Silk Chiffon Dress, Lauren Ralph Lauren Sequined One-Shoulder Gown, and Teri Jon Taffeta Gown
It also translates well into everyday sportswear:
Everyday sportswear pops in Radiant Orchid with the Alternative Racerback Maxi Dress, Milly ‘Alina’ Knit Dress, 4.collective Sleeveless Dress, and Monrow T-Back Maxi Dress
It looks magnificent with graphic prints:
Graphic prints get a vibrant boost from Radiant Orchid in the Mary Katrantzou Printed Silk Shift Dress, Milly ‘Blaire’ Combo Shift Dress, Rachel Roy Collection Abstract Color-Block Dress, and Ekaterina Kukhareva Stretch Lurex Jacquard Knit Dress
And it can blend with just about any color:
Radiant Orchid complements a variety of colors in the Trina Turk ‘Carly’ Tie-Dye Jersey Maxi Dress, Ivy & Blu Maggy Boutique ‘Elizabeth’ Stripe Dress, Lisa Perry Two-Tier Dress, and Victoria’s Secret Ombré Maxi Dress
Radiant Orchid is also a great color for party dresses:
Party-perfect in Radiant Orchid: BCBGMAXAZRIA ‘Somara’ One-Shoulder Dress, Adrianna Papell Pleated Lace Sheath Dress, Tibi Sleeveless Skater Dress, and BCBGMAXAZRIA ‘Evert’ Ruched V-Neck Dress
It adds a feminine touch to office wear as well:
Add a feminine touch to office wear with the Black Halo ‘Kinya’ Dress, Madison Marcus ‘Devise’ Dress, Nicole Miller Sleeveless Tucked Dress, and Burberry Brit Zip-Front Shift Dress in Radiant Orchid
If we were to choose, we’d also pick Radiant Orchid as the year’s color! Happy New Year from all of us!