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Home / Inspiration + Advice / PANTONE Color of the Year 2017: Greenery

December 11, 2016 By Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis 4 Comments

PANTONE Color of the Year 2017: Greenery

A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings.

Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals consumers to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.” ~ Pantone

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But, it’s not easy being green 😉

No matter your coloring, this is a tough shade to carry head-to-toe, so unless you’re SUPER brave, start small by looking for jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics to bring in in the spring.

High fashion Greenery

 

Greenery fur

 

Greenery in fashion

Appropriately, Greenery was especially prominent on this next season’s runways, walking in various forms at SS17 Gucci, Kenzo, Bagelencia, Michael Kors, Zac Posen, and Cynthia Rowley.

Gucci SS17 runway show

At the Gucci Spring/Summer 2017 show, many models wore pants in the Greenery color while walking down a Greenery-colored runway.

In case you just can’t wear green, consider updating your art and interiors by bringing the freshness of the outdoors inside…

Greenery bath

 

Greenery dining room

 

Greenery in bedroom

This isn’t your “green with envy” green, and unlike 2013’s color “Emerald” which symbolized luxury, Greenery taps into the opposing idea… minimalism through our most basic environment, Nature.

Greenery outdoors

Nature’s neutral, PANTONE Greenery is a versatile ‘trans-seasonal’ shade that lends itself to many color combinations. As displayed in the palettes below, Greenery is paired with neutrals, brights, deeper shades, pastels, metallics and even the enduring presence of PANTONE Color of the Year 2016, Rose Quartz and Serenity. These palettes easily cross over fashion, beauty, product and graphic design applications.” ~ Pantone

Greenery and complimentary colors

Ultimately, Greenery calls to mind all the positive “re-” words:

  • Refresh
  • Revive
  • Restore
  • Renew
  • Replenish
  • Regenerate
  • Rejuvenate
  • Reinvigorate
  • Re-oxygenate

All the typical bold shades of poppy reds, sunny oranges, yellows, and hot pinks are present for SS17, but it’s the continuing influence of blues and greens that grab the most attention.

(See for yourself in my SHOP with the Alcott, the Glen Gardens, the Legacy, and the Springlake)

Through Greenery, creative design, in both fashion and interiors, is an outlet for all of these fresh beginnings.

About Wendi W. McGowan-Ellis

Hand-painted handbag designer making arms artistic. Dallas-based blogger, tastemaker, and curator serving as your concierge of fashion, trends, and unique accessories. Wendi also lends time and talent as an editor and author to Fashion Group International, to LifetyleFrisco, and to PrimeWomen.

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  1. Into the Pale - SS 17 Collection Color Inspirations says:
    January 30, 2017 at 11:32 am

    […] relaxation, and the great outdoors, our color palette starts from that avocado-reminiscent “Greenery” and its more muted counterpart “Kale” to energetic “Primrose Yellow” and […]

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    April 16, 2017 at 3:44 pm

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    May 24, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    […] your home’s interiors with a coat of paint, popular colors include warm taupe, fresh green (Greenery is the Pantone 2017 “Color of the Year”), and dark jewel-tone hues. These colors are popular choices because they evoke feeling of warmth […]

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    August 14, 2017 at 5:56 pm

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