Salted Caramel. Just as soft pastels are intrinsic to spring, caramel browns are signature to fall. The decadent shade was prevalent throughout Saint Laurent's fall show, which paid homage to an '80s working woman mentality, and also in the maximalist offerings from Collina Strada and Dries Van Noten.
Overall, the chromatic trend for Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 presents great comebacks and confirmations, with a palette that ranges from red to gray, yellow to brown, and pink. Even the most delicate and subtle shades will have their space, inviting experimentation and rediscovery of classic nuances in an original key.
WGSN and Coloro forecasted Digital Lavendar to be the Pantone Color of the Year for 2023. The Pantone Color Institute is forecasted to announce Digital Lavender as the 2023 Color of the Year as suggested by WGSN in collaboration with Coloro.
The latest color trends predict that muted, gray, and pastel tones are dropping off in favor of brighter shades. As the year progresses, expect to see the emergence of vibrant, saturated hues, merging with an array of warm neutrals and earthy tones to establish a grounding and inviting balance.
"Wearable, elevated dressing was definitely the highlight of the season," confirms Page. "We saw some immaculate tailoring and focus on wardrobe basics. Coats from Khaite, Gucci and Erdem [and] turtleneck dresses from Tove, Carolina Herrera and Bottega Veneta are some of autumn/winter 2023's must-haves.
Digital transformation in the worlds of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, the Internet of Things and cloud computing is going to accelerate in 2023.
Holographic Surrealism
This trend is characterized by the use of iridescent colors, holographic patterns, and neon lights, and is inspired by science fiction and technology. In 2023, expect to see designers using holographic elements to create designs that are eye-catching, engaging, and futuristic.
Interior designers expect homeowners to gravitate toward mixing warm and cool tones within the same area for color trends in 2023. This blending includes using turquoise or green to perfectly match beige, a brilliant, blue-toned flash of purple against tan, or enabling a deep green to calm a warm brown.
Here, designers, decorators, and color experts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2023, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme every time.
Giving a nod to the earthy colours and textures of the '70s and '80s, Shaynna says strong block colours will continue their popularity as one of Australia's favourite interior design trends for 2023. Homeowners love using bold colours to add a touch of vibrance and life to their space.
Final Thoughts on 2023 CX Trends
Personalization will remain a key to customer loyalty, and a human connection will become more important. Finally, customers expect brands to provide them with an omnichannel experience that is frictionless and consistent from channel to channel.
They said this year will bring shades of pink and green, metallics, and faux leather. The experts also highlighted ballet flats, blazers, and cargo pockets as up-and-coming trends.
The Spring 2023 runways were awash with a monochrome palette, as designers such as Chanel, Dior, and Miu Miu showcased their take on the trend. Chanel took a minimalist approach with clean lines and understated pieces, proving that less is often more.
Along with red, pink, green, light blue and all other colours of the rainbow, black is the perfect colour to enhance the most minimalist silhouettes with a touch of effortless elegance. The SS23 fashion shows have confirmed this.
Black skinny jeans have been a timeless fashion staple for years and continue to be in style in 2023. Their color and fit combo is unmatched as they go well with almost any outfit.
Natural and refined, this balanced neutral creates a clean interior for a stress-free aesthetic.
“Light browns, dark browns, and beiges are making a comeback because of their earthiness, meaning they ground us and help us feel more connected to the beauty and restorative properties of nature,” says Wadden of Sherwin-Williams.
'Though moody hues are definitely on trend for 2023, white walls will never go totally out of style,' says interior designer Bethany Adams. 'There are too many Swedish modern farmhouses, Miami apartments and Upper East Side pieds-à-terre to decorate for that to happen!'
Pantone chose “Viva Magenta” as their 2023 color of the year. It's a vibrant red with a little blue in it that they describe as “brave and fearless” and “expressive of a new signal of strength”. It would look stunning as a velvet sofa or lacquered accent wall, combined with black and white.
Welcome to the world of Apricot Crush! The official color of the year 2024 was announced by the experts at WGSN and Coloro back in 2022.
NYFW Autumn/Winter 2023/2024 Pantone Color Palette
Pantone 18-1750 TCX Viva Magenta: Powerful and empowering Viva Magenta is an animated red encouraging experimentation and self-expression. Pantone 17-1464 TCX Red Orange: Red Orange is a heated gregarious orange tone both spontaneous and self-assured.