Fashion and trends are influenced by the season we are in. The colors chosen as trends for each season are the most direct, but also the most expressive way to translate trends, emotions and social changes. In 2025, the palette that dominates fashion balances between earthy shades and bold autumn colors. This year we will see browns and saturated reds, to soft pastels and bolder shades of green, everything shows that this year is dedicated to connecting with nature, but also to the need for self-expression with style.

The Color of the Season: Mocha Mousse

The Mocha Mousse shade also stands out in the new season, a deep warm brown color that walks the line between elegance and everyday comfort. It is no coincidence that it was named the color of the year, as it expresses a return to natural, earthy shades that offer us security and balance in a time of change.

Mocha Mousse acts as a “neutral base” on which you can build your personal style. It can be worn on coats, leather bags or knitwear, giving a feeling of timeless luxury. At the same time, it pairs perfectly with other dominant shades of the season, such as:

• Brandied Melon, which adds vibrancy,
• Damson, which gives mystery and depth,
• and Lemon Grass, which enhances the connection with nature.

Now, brown is no longer considered a "compromise option" and is transformed into an absolute fashion statement: a canvas that highlights every look, from minimal chic to maximal layering.

Soft Pastels: Winter Romance

Even in the winter season, pastel shades bring light in their own discreet way and a light mood to the dark ensembles of autumn/winter 2025-26. According to Pantone, the Top 10 shades of the season include extremely tender and bright options such as:

• Primrose Pink: A very soft, illuminating pink shade that "softens" the look and adds femininity and nobility
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But Pantone's Seasonless Shades, which are recommended for use at any time of the year, include bright white and vapor blue, a pale, cool blue that brings calm to the heavy palette of winter

These shades act as bright spots within more earthy or dark palettes. A Primrose Pink knit or a Vapor Blue coat can instantly brighten an ensemble, while contrasting with Hot Chocolate or Bronze Brown (also dominant autumn shades) creates a balanced and elegant effect.

Strength and Statement

Red remains one of the strongest protagonists of the Fall/Winter 2025-26 season. This year, different shades of it stand out, covering the entire spectrum from dramatic to playful:
Poppy Red: Intense and juicy, it brings energy and feminine confidence.

• Chill Oil: A deep, earthy red with brown undertones that exudes warmth and luxury.
• Winterberry: Ideal for statement pieces that draw the eye.

These reds act as visual “spots of power” within the more neutral, earthy bases of the season (like Hot Chocolate or Bronze Brown). A coat in Burnt Henna or a dress in Fruit Dove are not just pieces of clothing; they are statement pieces ideal for boosting your confidence to new heights!

The Palette of Elegance

In the Fall/Winter 2025-26 season, fashion is not limited to bright reds or earthy browns. A more refined palette, balancing between deep and bright, brings to the fore shades full of elegance and harmony:

• Damson: The shade of ripe plum. Deep, luxurious and timeless, it exudes a sophisticated style. Ideal for evening ensembles, but also for accessories that give character to quieter outfits.
• French Roast: A deep, chocolate-brown, with an earthy character and a sense of stability. It combines excellently with Damson for a rich, wintery effect.
• Vapor Blue: A soft, grayish-blue blue, which brings coolness and tranquility. It contrasts its cool character with the warm Damson, creating harmony.
• Crown Blue: A deep, "royal" blue, full of prestige. Combined with Damson or Mauve Wine, it gives drama and an aristocratic style.
• Mauve Wine: A softer, romantic version of the red-purple spectrum, which stands close to Damson. Ideal for layering in more feminine and delicate looks.

This palette expresses the trend of “quiet luxury”: combinations that do not shout with intensity, but exude depth, balance and sophisticated style. It is the color suggestion for those who want to escape from the obvious reds or browns, choosing something more evocative and timeless.

The sehe Fall/Winter 2025-26 proves that fashion is not just a trend, but also a way to express the psychology and needs of the season. Whether you choose to move in more statement shades to make an impression, or in more neutral, quiet tones for timelessness and elegance, 2025-26 gives you the tools to play with color in a personal and authentic way. Because ultimately, beyond trends, the most important thing in fashion is to find the colors that express you and make you feel yourself.

Source: Laurie Pressman. (2025). Pantone® Fashion Color Trend Report For New York Fashion Week. https://www.pantone.com/articles/fashion-color-trend-report/new-york-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2025-2026