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GET The look Create a relaxed, rustic summer vibe by pairing Marsala with pretty pinks and tones of taupe and tan, balanced by the earthiness of deep, rich browns. Text: Dominique du Plessis. P antone, the world-renowned authority on colour, has announced Marsala as the colour of 2015. Sophisticated, robust and earthy, this captivating colour has taken the world of fashion and beauty by storm, and has seen designers like Daniel Silverstain, Hervé Léger by Max Azria and Dennis Basso incorporating the hue into their 2015 collections. How was the colour chosen? Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains: “While Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, the 2014 colour of the year, encouraged creativity and innovation, Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability.” With the last of summer lingering in the air, we’re loving the soft, sunny colours of the season. Create a relaxed, rustic summer vibe in your wardrobe by pairing Marsala with pretty pinks and tones of taupe and tan, balanced by the earthiness of rich browns. Soft, summery blues and yellows combine well with the richness of this hue to create a look that’s classy but grounded. According to Pantone, Marsala is flattering against many skin tones, and makes for a sultry but subtle pop of colour. Its deep red hues are dramatic, conveying a sense of glamour and luxury, yet at the same time, the rich brown undertones are grounding, with a sophisticated earthiness. Here’s how to shop the colour of 2015 and what to pair it with. MARSALA COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2015
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Get the look
Create a relaxed, rustic summer vibe by pairing Marsala with pretty pinks and tones of taupe and tan, balanced by the earthiness of deep, rich browns.
Text
: Dom
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ue d
u Pl
essi
s.Pantone, the world-renowned
authority on colour, has announced Marsala as the colour of 2015.
Sophisticated, robust and earthy, this captivating colour has taken the world of fashion and beauty by storm, and has seen designers like Daniel Silverstain, Hervé Léger by Max Azria and Dennis Basso incorporating the hue into their 2015 collections.
How was the colour chosen? Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains: “While Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, the 2014 colour of the year, encouraged creativity and innovation, Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability.”
With the last of summer lingering in the air, we’re loving the soft, sunny
colours of the season. Create a relaxed, rustic summer vibe
in your wardrobe by pairing Marsala with pretty pinks and tones of taupe and tan, balanced by the earthiness of rich browns.
Soft, summery blues and yellows combine well with the richness of this hue to create a look that’s classy but grounded.
According to Pantone, Marsala is flattering against many skin tones, and makes for a sultry but subtle pop of colour.
Its deep red hues are dramatic, conveying a sense of glamour and luxury, yet at the same time, the rich brown undertones are grounding, with a sophisticated earthiness.
Here’s how to shop the colour of 2015 and what to pair it with.
mARsAlACOLOuR OF
THE yEAR 2015
Bag, R499, Queue
Cream stiletto platform with peep toe, R599, Step Ahead
Red stone ring pack, R399, Edgars
Kira lace bodice dress, R1 299, Forever New
NV wrap dress in magenta, R690, Big Blue
Catrice Ultimate nail lacquer, R49
Print tassel scarf, R140, Woolworths
Ronald Sassoon wedge, R580, Sissy Boy
Beige espadrille wedge, R499, Queue
Abbie lace pencil skirt, R899, Forever New
GOSH mono eyeshadow, R99, Edgars
Lucy embellished wrap blouse, R799, Forever New
Sonja large beaded necklace, R190, Big Blue
Get the look
Create a relaxed, rustic summer vibe by pairing Marsala with pretty pinks and tones of taupe and tan, balanced by the earthiness of deep, rich browns.
Text
: Dom
iniq
ue d
u Pl
essi
s.
Pantone, the world-renowned authority on colour, has announced Marsala as the colour of 2015.
Sophisticated, robust and earthy, this captivating colour has taken the world of fashion and beauty by storm, and has seen designers like Daniel Silverstain, Hervé Léger by Max Azria and Dennis Basso incorporating the hue into their 2015 collections.
How was the colour chosen? Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains: “While Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, the 2014 colour of the year, encouraged creativity and innovation, Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability.”
With the last of summer lingering in the air, we’re loving the soft, sunny
colours of the season. Create a relaxed, rustic summer vibe
in your wardrobe by pairing Marsala with pretty pinks and tones of taupe and tan, balanced by the earthiness of rich browns.
Soft, summery blues and yellows combine well with the richness of this hue to create a look that’s classy but grounded.
According to Pantone, Marsala is flattering against many skin tones, and makes for a sultry but subtle pop of colour.
Its deep red hues are dramatic, conveying a sense of glamour and luxury, yet at the same time, the rich brown undertones are grounding, with a sophisticated earthiness.
Here’s how to shop the colour of 2015 and what to pair it with.
mARsAlACOLOuR OF
THE yEAR 2015
Bag, R499, Queue
Cream stiletto platform with peep toe, R599, Step Ahead
Red stone ring pack, R399, Edgars
Kira lace bodice dress, R1 299, Forever New
NV wrap dress in magenta, R690, Big Blue
Catrice Ultimate nail lacquer, R49
Print tassel scarf, R140, Woolworths
Ronald Sassoon wedge, R580, Sissy Boy
Beige espadrille wedge, R499, Queue
Abbie lace pencil skirt, R899, Forever New
GOSH mono eyeshadow, R99, Edgars
Lucy embellished wrap blouse, R799, Forever New
Sonja large beaded necklace, R190, Big Blue
