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Designing the color of profit

The colors of Fall 2012 are no accident- designers are tuned in to what colors will sell their clothing to consumers as the improving economy could lead more-confident shoppers to finally refresh their wardrobes.


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Designing the color of profit

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  1. This fashion show is showing the latest fashions for autumn.
  2. Tango Tangerine is a pinky-orange colour.
  3. Tango Tangerine is the designers favourite colour that is why she is wearing it.
  4. The Pantone Colour Institute creates colours exclusively for the fashion industry.
  5. Vibrant colours make customers pay attention to products.
  6. Tango Tangerine is the most important colour for 2012.
  7. Red colours can stimulate the economy.
  8. Yellow makes people feel friendly.
  9. Pantone also makes colours for aeroplanes.
  10. It can take up to 2 years to create a fashion collection.
  11. Factories across the world also get their colours from Pantone.
  12. Wearing bold colours can be seen as a risky thing to do.