Which colors will be trendy in fall and winter 2022? As they do every year, the experts at the Pantone Color Institute have selected colors that we won't be able to ignore in the coming cool season. In the following article, we reveal exactly which colors these are and how they can be cleverly combined.
They are presented every year at New York Fashion Week and determine the color palette for the coming fashion season: the color trends for fall and winter 2022/2023. This year, they are primarily intended to express our need for peace, relaxation, and care. After the turbulent last few years that have affected people on every continent, that sounds like a good choice. To achieve this, calm, restful colors are contrasted with bright, vibrant tones that inspire courage and a positive outlook on life.
Strong and contrasting: the color trends for fall/winter 2022
The more intense colors are primarily intended to promote a calm, grounded attitude toward life. The focus is on clear colors whose message is unmistakable. This fits in with the current highly unpredictable world situation, which fashion aims to counter with grounded colors that convey a sense of security.
Trend colors red & orange: Lava Falls & Orange Tiger
The Orange-Red Lava Falls combines warmth and passion with a certain serenity. This color particularly flatters warm skin types with brunette or black hair. Those with a lighter complexion should Lava Falls as an accessory, for example in the form of a scarf.
The bright orange tiger needs to be skillfully combined. The intense, cool orange shines from afar and is suitable for anyone who wants to make a statement. A shirt or jacket in orange tiger has an invigorating effect and signals joy, alertness, and attentiveness. Combined with black, dark blue, and cream, it creates a balanced look and stylishly sets off the wearer.
Trend colors blue & green: Amazon, Waterspout, and Midnight
Intense shades inspired by nature dominate the cooler color palette. The green shade shines above all others. Amazon shines through and suggests joie de vivre and vitality. Shirts, jackets, and accessories in this fresh leaf green can be wonderfully combined with the classics black and white, but also with the trend colors caramel café and arctic wolf.
Also Martini Olive is also right on trend for fall/winter 2022/2023: this muted green is a true color classic and, thanks to its high gray content, can be worn by all men.
With Waterspout , a fresh, cool light blue is making its way into your wardrobe. The bright shade can be worn on its own or combined with dark navy to make it elegant and suitable for everyday wear. Muted outfits are given a touch of freshness with details or accessories in Waterspout.
Midnight is a muted aqua blue with a hint of gray that radiates calm and strength, especially in everyday life. If you don't want to wear a complete suit in this inspiring deep blue, you can opt for shirts or ties in Midnight .
Trend colors yellow & brown: Samoan Sun & Caramel Café
If you are bold and enjoy wearing warm colors, the radiant yellow of Samoan Sun . This intense shade can be worn by both warm and cool skin types, as it is very balanced. In any case, you will add a cheerful highlight to your clothing style, whether it's a shirt, tie, or statement socks in this fresh yellow.
When it comes to brown tones, a warm, chocolatey brown shade called Caramel Café. It can be used as a contrasting color to, for example, Midnight or Amazon , but also looks great on its own. The light, rich brown tone looks very stylish and trendy on jackets, pants, and even entire suits.
Trend color pink: Rose Violet & Nosegay
The pink, rose, and purple color category is very floral: with the light, cool rose tone Nosegay , a very delicate trend color has been chosen that is very well suited for men's shirts, jackets, ties, and accessories. The pastel shade suits men of all hair and skin colors and is popular with both older and younger men.
In stark contrast to this is the louder, more intense Rose Violet, which is very lively and vibrant. The bright magenta tone requires a little courage in terms of fashion, but it is a very confident statement.
The classic colors for fall/winter 2022/2023
As a basis for stylish looks, the Pantone Institute defines not only trend colors but also so-called core colors, which tend to be more classic and are always a safe choice. These include the classics Arctic Wolf (a muted gray-beige), Autumn Blonde (a warm beige with a hint of light orange), and Chiseled Stone (a muted stone gray) for the coming fall and winter. You can also choose from a deep midnight blue (Polar Night) and a matte grass green (Loden Frost). These colors can be combined with the trend colors as you wish.
Particularly good combinations of trendy colors for the coming fall/winter fashion season are:
- Lava Falls with Arctic Wolf and Chiseled Stone
- Amazon with Polar Night, Arctic Wolf, and Autumn Blonde
- Waterspout with Polar Night and Arctic Wolf
- Caramel Café with Autumn Blonde, Polar Night, and Loden Frost
- Midnight with Arctic Wolf, Autumn Blonde, and Loden Frost
- Samoan Sun with Polar Night and Arctic Wolf
- Martini Olive with Arctic Wolf and Autumn Blonde
- Orange Tiger with Polar Night and Arctic Wolf
- Nosegay with Autumn Blonde
As a general rule, anything goes. You can't go wrong with classic colors, as a combination of Loden Frost and Polar Night with Arctic Wolf creates a muted, very classic outfit. Polar Night and Chiseled Stone also harmonize very well with each other.
Determining the right color types and selecting suitable garments is not always easy. Would you like comprehensive style advice from a professional? We are happy to help you choose the current trend colors that best suit your style. Thanks to our many years of experience, we at Maßkonfektion C. Weilert have already helped numerous customers find their favorite wardrobe. Just get in touch with us—we look forward to hearing from you!