Yesterday, Pantone announced its annual Colour of the Year, showcasing a soft and palatable peach shade dubbed Peach Fuzz. The creamy shade is reminiscent of a warm sunset or a delicate flower petal. Cited by the company as “a cosy and comforting hue, nurturing compassion and heartfelt kindness”, the tone bridges the gap between warmth and comfort with romance and sophistication. Each year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year is said to capture the zeitgeist of the particular time. For its emphasis on calming and nurturing, Peach Fuzz expresses an optimistic energy that we hope to see realised in the forthcoming year.
Whilst the warm colour feels very in tune with trends that have flourished within the interiors landscape, the fashion world had largely veered away from peach, but evidently, that’s set to change. This past September predicted that the fresh tone was on the rise, as designers such as Bottega Veneta and
16Arlington wove the colour into their collections, in natural, wearable ways that played into the gentleness side of the soft shade. Whilst fashion and styling is an entirely personal process, from my time monitoring trends and working with stylists, I can confidently suggest the below colour pairings as an entry point to styling the newly trending tone.
Read on to discover every way we’ll be styling Peach Fuzz in 2024.
Style Notes: The runways instilled fresh styling inspiration for peach, including with rich colour pairings that work to ground the lighter tone. The Bottega Veneta runway, for example, showcased a deep merlot and soft peach pairing, which made for a harmonised outfit with an edge. When styling the gentle shade, my best advice is to veer away from colours that are equally soft to avoid washing out the look. Instead, the light shade comes to life when worn with a rich or strong colour.
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Style Notes: A cool, muted sage pairing will allow for a cohesive finish that feels fresh and spirited rather than tepid, and chic accessories are the ideal way to experiment with colours.
Style with leather trousers for a relaxed yet party-ready look.
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Style Notes: If you’re interested in styling a neutral shade, cool grey will balance the romantic nature of peach without taking away from its charms.
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Style Notes: This tonal duo will create a warm ensemble that feels both trend led and timeless.
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This light shade will work into your wardrobe with ease.
Style Notes: Tapping into an earthy, neutral colour palette will also aid in grounding comforting peach. A chocolate brown pairing will warm the shade, making it more wearable for a wider variety of skin tones.
Wear with a fresh white tee or a chocolate-toned blouse.
Brown is an enduring colour trend this season.
If you’re hesitant to style the trending tone, consider beginning with a smaller piece.
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