Color Trends

Cloud Dancer inspired handbags for 2026

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Cloud Dancer inspired handbag from top left: tote bag / east/west belted clutch / top handle bag / east/west bag (on sale!) / pouch / hobo bag /

Shades of white are hot for the new year! This fresh neutral is the color of 2026, and I am loving this! While Cloud Dancer is a specific shade of white, you can really wear any shade of white in the new year, so there are a lot of options allowing you to rock this hot color trend now! Love that!

Shades of white are being paired with both pastel color palettes and vibrant hues. You can also pair it with shades of brown for an earthy look. Also, as we moved into the new year, handbags are softer, slouchy, and more carefree. Continue looking for hobos, belted totes, the pouch, east/west styles, and soft silhouettes.

Handbags are an easy way to incorporate shades of white into your wardrobe. You can easily wear this handbag color with anything and everything on a daily basis. The temperature outside doesn’t matter and the color combo you are wearing won’t matter either; the white handbag will match and be perfect with your outfit. Love that!

Shop Cloud Dancer inspired handbag around the web:

What do you think of this hue for 2026? Will you rock it on a handbag?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Color of the Year 2026 Cloud Dancer

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Cloud Dancer inspired from top left: Dior nail polish / handbag / pearl earrings / statement earrings / sneakers / Pantone /

Move over Mocha Mousse, there’s a new color of the year from Pantone in town! Cloud Dancer is the color of 2026, and I have to admit, I am surprised! I expected a soft green, or something not so. . .. neutral shall we say? But I digress. . .

Here we are. In 2026 it’s all about shades of white. Cloud Dancer is a soft, slightly off-white hue. It reflects new beginnings, a reset in mindset, and a clean slate. As people try to get off their devices and touch grass, we are seeing a shift of getting back to reality. Cloud Dancer by Pantone is a reflection of our society’s current mindset of resetting and moving away from distractions and clutter, a yearning for simplicity.

Cloud Dancer, and shades of white in general, are increasingly popular in fashion, interior design, and daily life. Although we saw pops of vibrant color on the runways for spring, the overall vibe for 2026 is clean and fresh. We will see a continuation of neutrals, with the occasional color infused for depth and variety. So, pull those shades of white out from the back of your closet and rock them in 2026!

For more information about the Pantone color of the year for 2026, Cloud Dancer, please visit Pantone.com.

A few fabulous items with the Cloud Dancer inspired vibe:

How will you incorporate Cloud Dancer into your wardrobe or daily life in the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Spring 2026 color trends from Pantone at NYFW

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pictured: Color trends from New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2026 from Pantone, read press release here /

The spring/summer 2026 color palette from Pantone for New York Fashion Week features the colors designers used the most in their runway collections. What do you think? A little unexpected, yes?

The spring 2026 season is all about self-expression and fusing together maximalist and minimalist color palettes. This fusion of styles creates a wheel of colors which are definable. As I look at these top ten colors from the runways, and the corresponding neutrals, I see chaos.

While Marina and Muskmelon have a spring/summer vibe, the other hues evoke a fall feeling. I am not seeing a traditional spring/summer season in fashion, but one of transition. The past few seasons have offered a timeless, classic vibe. We have seen more traditional color palettes. Now, as we move towards 2026, the colors are trying to find themselves and this could signal a future shift later in the year away from simple and chic style. Let’s see what the runways tell us as we move through the year.

In the meantime, shop your closet for these colors and move them forward. Things are about to get colorful next year!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more upcoming spring 2026 coverage!

XOXO

Cathy