Colour Story of 2025: Petal & Earth
Here's my take on the Colour Story of the year: Petal & Earth
Trend Name: Petal & Earth
Season: Fall/Winter 2025
Core Tones: Mocha Mousse, Dusty Rose, Cocoa Blush, Warm Clay, Ballet Pink, Soft Taupe
This trend emerges from the interplay of grounded earth tones and soft floral pinks, creating a romantic palette with emotional resonance. Inspired by dried flora, velvet textures, and early autumn landscapes, the Petal & Earth story evokes feelings of serenity, warmth, and intimacy.
Key Colours & Descriptors
Mocha Mousse: A warm brown that acts as a comforting neutral and base tone.
Dusty Rose: A muted pink with vintage flair, ideal for layering and transitional pieces.
Cocoa Blush: A modern take on brown with pink undertones, elegant and gender-inclusive.
Ballet Pink: Soft, ethereal and nostalgic — a colour that lends femininity and tenderness.
Warm Clay: Earthy and organic, offering a grounding contrast to lighter pinks.
Soft Taupe: Understated and classic, balancing the palette with sophistication.
Textile & Material Direction
Silk chiffon, soft tulle, and matte satin for flowing silhouettes and layered transparencies.
Brushed cottons and eco-suede offer a tactile counterbalance to sheers.
Floral embroidery and burnout prints enhance the vintage-romantic appeal.
Pantone: Mocha Mousse
Love this colour story centered around Pantone's colour of the year Mocha Mousse. The rise of slow living and sensorial fashion is leading to increased preference for gentle, nurturing palettes inspired by the natural and the romantic.
The pink and brown duo is coming back strong from the 70's fresher than ever as seen at FENDI, Fiorucci, Miu Miu, La DoubleJ, Stine Goya and many more Fall Winter 25/26 Catwalks.
Application in Fashion
RTW & Resortwear: Floral bomber jackets, sheer overlay dresses, tonal layering.
Accessories: Blush-toned boots, soft bucket hats, velvet handbags.
Lingerie & Loungewear: Translucent mesh in pinks paired with mocha trims.
Menswear: Dusty rose knitwear and mocha outerwear for a gender-neutral appeal.
Consumer Mindset
This palette resonates with a growing demographic seeking emotional comfort, quiet luxury, and a closer connection to the natural world. Its softness suggests vulnerability, while its grounded tones offer stability — a visual reflection of post-pandemic emotional rebalance.
Styling Notes
Monochrome layering of pinks offers a dreamy, ethereal aesthetic.
Pairing chocolate tones with blush pinks modernizes romantic codes for a genderless appeal.
Ideal for tonal dressing and slow fashion capsules with timeless wearability.
