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Previous Editions
- Winter 2021 Trend Report
- Fall 2020 Trend Report
- Summer 2020 Trend Report
- Spring 2020 Trend Report
- F|W 19|20 Trend Report
- Fall 2019 Trend Report
- Summer 2019 Fashion Report
- Spring 2019 Fashion Report
- Winter 2018 Fashion Report
- Fall 2018 Fashion Report
- Summer 2018 Fashion Report
- Spring 2018 Fashion Report
- Winter 2017 Fashion Report
- Fall 2017 Fashion Report
- Summer 2017 Fashion Report
- Spring 2017 Fashion Report
- Winter 2016|17 Fashion Trends
- Fall 2016 Fashion Trends
- Summer 2016 Fashion Trends
- Spring 2016 Fashion Trends
- Winter 2015 Fashion Trends
- Fall 2015 Fashion Trends
- Summer 2015 Fashion Reports
- Spring 2015 Fashion Reports
- Winter 2014 Fashion Trends
- Fall 2014 Fashion Trends
- Summer 2014 Fashion Trends
- Spring 2014 Fashion Trends
- Winter 2013 Fashion Trends
- Fall 2013 Fashion Trends
- Summer 2013 Fashion Trends
- Spring 2013 Fashion Trends
- Winter 2012 Fashion Trends
- Fall 2012 Fashion Trends
Pantone Color of the Year 2021
The 2021 Pantone Color of the Year is Ultimate Gray (Pantone 17-5104) + Illuminating (Pantone 13-0647). “The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit .” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute 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. Samantha comes from a family of painters, illustrators, and journalists, who nurtured her creativity while still grounding her in reality. She 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. Sam studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Currently, she is studying abroad at Polimoda International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing in Florence, Italy. From the chic and swanky luxurious woman, to the minimal and effortless bohemian, women in Italy love to showcase their unique strand of street wear, and Sam is taking full advantage of distinguishing the connections between the European Streets and American Ballroom.
