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Pantone Color of the Year 2018
We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to Ultra Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring new technologies and the greater galazy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.”
– Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
To read more about Ultra Violet go to: pantone.com
About Fashion Correspondent
Emma Francois
Emma loves writing, illustrating, blogging, designing, and following the detailed and intricate fashion world. A student at Georgetown University, she is studying writing and art history with hopes to pursue a career in fashion journalism in the future. An avid traveler, Emma finds inspiration through the architectures and street styles of cultures across the globe.
After living in Hyderabad, India for three years, Emma began comparing the role fashion plays in different societies and lifestyles. Fascinated by the different fabrics and styles of saris, she began to understand how clothing is both cultural and personal. Just as there are countless ways to wrap a sari, the creative limit for designers is also endless.
Emma is thrilled to be working with Encore and delighted to be able to combine her passion for reporting the latest trends and sartorial breakthroughs with her love for developing and illustrating fashion characters. Exploring the realm of ballroom couture and its relationship with fashions worldwide is just one of her exciting new adventures.
Encore is thrilled to have such a multifaceted and talented lady helping our client’s make fashion forward choices!
Previous Correspondent
Samantha Bryant
Samantha has always been innovative, creating characters through her whimsy and imaginative designs. We have gladly had her interning at Encore Ballroom Couture for two years, writing and illustrating the Fall 2012 – Summer 2015 Fashion Trend Reports.
Ms. Bryant, was David’s Bridal “Design Your Own Prom Dress” National Contest winner which was co-sponsored by SEVENTEEN Magazine. As top prize, Sam won a $25,000 scholarship, a trip to New York to meet with David’s Bridal designers, a photo spread in SEVENTEEN Magazine, and had her dress mass produced and sold in David’s Bridal Stores.
