Marsala: Pantone Color of the Year 2015


Marsala: Pantone Color of the Year 2015

18-1438 Marsala, an earthy wine red is the Pantone colour of 2015. It is an impactful, full-bodied and elegant grounded color.
 

As indicated by Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute� "This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors."  Marsala gets its name from the much the fortified wine, embodying the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness.
 

This color is "client-friendly" for a wide range of skin tones and eye colors. It goes from sultry to simple. One can use the shade in a sheer soft way, wrap it around the eye, wear it on the cheek, wear it on the lips"it really is a wearable shade. The color can bring you one step closer to looking like a supermodel. Seeing this color one is reminded of Cindy Crawford back in the "90s with that monochromatic look- full brows, tan skin and brown brick red lips.
 

 

 

 

Fashionable Marsala Products

Fashion Tips to Use Marsala

  • Marsala: Pantone Color of the Year 2015The color looks best in rich textures or fabrics like suede, knits and leathers, so try using Marsala as your base color and pair other rich fabrics with it, like silks and chiffons.

  • Marsala is highly compatible with amber, umber and golden yellows, greens in both turquoise and teal, and blues in the more vibrant range.

  • For that Marsala look, try starting small and focusing on your accessories topping off your look in a fedora, pumping up the volume in a new pair of Marsala heels or upping your cold-weather arsenal with a plush scarf or poncho.

  • Ease into the timeless trend by painting your pout in rich marsala shade. Pair it with a gold eye shadow, or kick it up a notch for night by layering the hue on lips with a dramatic black winged eyeliner look.

  • Add some marsala nail art for a look that's sure to pack a fashionable punch.

This year, heavy pours of this mauve, red wine-like color are about to flow into your closet, makeup bag, and home.

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Dated 02 February 2015

 


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