Delicious Colour of the Year from Pantone 2025

Fashion inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse ... soft browns, creamy neutrals, runway-ready styling—basically a feast for your eyes.

Mocha Mousse

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warming, chocolatey-brown hue that’s all about comfort, calm, and that ever-trendy “quiet luxury” vibe

 Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone’s Executive Director, calls it “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time, an unpretentious classic,”consider the idea of harmony—Mocha Mousse is meant to embody connection, balance, and modern-day self-care.

Why It’s the Mood of 2025 ... 

Sensory and Emotional Appeal: Pantone emphasizes that Mocha Mousse triggers our senses Chocolate. Coffee. Warmth. Pleasure. A comforting hug in color ... 

Quiet Luxury & Timelessness: The “quiet luxury” trend is all about selective, elevated basics—and Mocha Mousse fits right in. It’s a timeless neutral that feels luxe without the flash (InStyleVogue) .

How to Wear It Styling Tips:

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    Consider the many shades of Mocha  

    Pair mocha pants with a crisp white blouse and add a long wool coat or vest in a coordinating tone for that ultimate cozy-chic look

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    Try a mocha wool sweater with wine-red or gold accessories—think luxe, aspirational, romantic

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    Swap out your usual black boots for distressed chocolate-brown moto boots, letting the brown tones shin.

    Quick Style Guide

  • Start small: Mocha sneakers, belts, or handbags are a subtle but stylish nod.

  • Layer warmly: Rock a mocha turtleneck with cream trousers for a relaxed daytime look.

  • Go bold: Opt for statement pieces—think jumpsuits or statement coats in mocha.

  • Accessorize smart: Combine with rose gold or burgundy for that modern romantic twist.

  • Mix & contrast: Earthy and pastel colors—like corals or muted blues—actually pop against mocha’s neutrality.

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  In short? Mocha Mousse isn’t just a color—it’s a whole mood. It feels warm, grounded, and quietly luxurious, a color for those who find joy in the understated. Whether it's your new wardrobe staple or just a soft accent, it’s definitely one of the most talked-about (and polarizing) shades of the yea.

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