Tips on Wearing Ultra Violet Pantone’s Color of The Year
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Making a case for ultra-violet in these dark and chaotic times might seem a bit too ambitious. For 2018, Pantone has named ultra violet the color of the year for a reason. Ms. Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute said, “We wanted to pick something that brings hope and an uplifting message.” This is the color-psychology equivalent of a theory that says that when you make yourself smile, you feel happier. I like this sentiment. This bright hue is said to promote originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. As a colour eschewed by the mainstream out of fear for its gaucheness, how does one wear Pantone’s regal hue in real life? First of all, the easiest way to wear purple is to use it sparingly as an accent.. As undergarments this color works perfectly. My tips on wearing ultra violet Pantone’s color of the year took some effort. Not only are lilac, lavender, and ultra violet unlikely color combinations, on the contrary. that is exactly why they work together. In fact, I decided it test it out on the streets of New York City to see the reactions.
See below for the amazing results!
Some Tips on Wearing Purple
Conveying originality and ingenuity, the magical Ultra Violet is a distinctive and complex purple shade that fascinates and intrigues. We can’t forget about the influence of rock-n-roll. From David Bowie to Jimi Hendrix, unconventional artists bought the colour to the forefront of pop culture, not to mention Prince’s Purple Rain Deluxe.
Think vibrant socks, a coordinating bag, or jewel-toned shoes
Purple accessories definitely work and make the ultimate sartorial statement.
On contrast, you can go ham on the color. Notably, Gucci showed it on the spring summer 2018 runway , with a collection brimming with purple looks presented under an Ultra Violet strobe light. The shade cropped up in menswear at Balenciaga’s most recent show as well as Moschino.
Provided that you have the confidence to stand out in a crowd, embrace the color in all its form. Even this stranger in the street was wearing the color!
If you wear it, drink it, solutions may appear. That’s a pretty ambitious belief. Will you buy in?
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Photos: Lydia Hudgens
