Colour Me Crazy: The Top Trending Fashion Colours For 2020
If you've been looking to start the new decade with a major dose of fashion colour, 2020 is looking to be your year. As we've seen from runways and Pantone predictions alike, bright shades are everywhere for spring and fall, and while primary colours are a dominant force, designers are taking them beyond their basic core to create something that feels refreshingly modern.
By focusing on monotone looks in an innovative range of textures and designs, designers have brought a joyous energy to 2020, a feeling that has recently felt more absent in a turbulent time. Shades like red, fuschia, and fluoro green are ruling the runways, but if neutrals are what spark joy for you, don't fret — the camel trend is going strong, and many looks from this year's shows have been proving that all black is anything but boring. We've tracked a whole rainbow of shades that will dominate the coming year, so read on to learn all the colours 2020 has in store.
White
It's always a risk to wear white. Evoking fears of a stain at any time or post-Labour Day judgment when fall arrives, it's a double-edged sword of a fashion choice. But whether you consider wearing it brave or not, crisp white is proving to be a foolproof route to making a statement this year, and its futuristic appearance makes it one of the boldest yet most classic fashion colours for 2020.
Bold Red
The daredevil of colours in 2020 and beyond, a bold shade of red makes an impact with every step. Exuding passion and confidence along with a sultry and stunning visual, this colour has proven the assumptions people make about it are indeed assets, and still almost nothing compares when it comes to a confidence-boosting look.
Camel
Camel everything has become a fashion favourite in recent seasons, and the recent Fall 2020 shows have proven the warm neutral is not going away any time soon. The fashion colour's rustic undertones craft a warm and inviting feeling while remaining put-together, making the perfect impression for a chilly autumn night or almost any sophisticated activity you could imagine.
Sunlight Yellow
A contrast to the warm marigold trend that has been sweeping fashion as of late, pale sunlight yellow is finding nuance in its delicate, feminine nature, projecting a subtle happiness layered with innocent charm. Proving to have merit far beyond a springtime brunch or wedding, expect this to be one of the colours fashion people can't get enough of all year round.
Neon Green
Bringing 2019's neon colour trend to its next iteration, fluoro green appears to truly stand out amidst the sea of primary colours that will dominate 2020. A fun hue for the summer, this fashion colour is a shortcut to chic eccentricity, but if you happen to be skeptical, just take a look at Bottega Veneta's latest collection for a sight that's sure to quell your fears.
Ultramarine Green
This deep shade of green is a sartorial shortcut to feeling like you have your life together. Its strong, assured character helps the wearer to adopt serious yet determined attitude, making a bold statement while still fitting in perfectly within a situation where you want to prove you mean business. A fashion colour for 2020 with brains as much as beauty? We'll take it.
Faded Denim
Unlike a true denim, the faded denim shade has a liberating and elegant aspect. As if gazing at a blue sky on a sunny day, it relays a calm, cosy quality that the world always needs more of, especially in the uncertain times of 2020. Perhaps adopting this shade as your hue of choice this year is a sartorial act of self-care.
Classic Blue
The Pantone Colour Of The Year for 2020, this calm yet bold shade evokes memories underneath the night sky. A few months after its headline-making moment, the deep hue has proven to be one of the most dominant fashion colours 2020 has to offer, providing a dignified look for any evening event.
Fuschia
Fuschia monopolised the Fall 2020 runway collections (and is already making it big in street style at this moment). The brilliant and ecstatic hues create a whimsical, carefree look that makes almost anything look a bit more magical, providing a joyous spirit that's more than necessary in today's world.
Next-Level Black
A timeless colour that looks effortlessly chic in any look, there's plenty of good reason that black is such a staple in fashion. But while black never really goes away, it sometimes does get a reputation for being boring, so it's fascinating to see such a strong argument for it at a time when bold colours are so prominent. On the Fall 2020 runways, several brands opted to showcase a whole series of all-black ensembles, highlighting the essential colour's true versatility. From bold ensembles for the apocalypse to effortlessly cool fringe, black has found a route to being one of the most interesting colours of this year.
