Drumroll please. . .the new color of the year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse! Yes, yes, I know. It’s milk chocolate brown. Ugh, sounds boring, but . . .

Despite being a seemingly boring neutral, there is a method to Pantone’s madness. This is a color which has skyrocketed in popularity and represents an overall mood in fashion, street style, interior design, and the like. This lightweight shade of brown is being paired with softer colors, other neutrals, and being worn alone. It represents the mood of the population, and the current state of fashion. So, without further ado, let’s dive in!

While on the surface we see a boring a neutral, Mocha Mousse is actually relevant and intriguing. This is a soft version of brown which evokes feelings of comfort, effortlessness, sophistication, and luxury. It is warm and inviting, as well as elegant. This is exactly what we have been needing in the fashion world, and in our daily, stylish lives.

Standing out, is well, out! You have heard the term “quiet luxury,” and it is still extremely important and staying put. This is what Mocha Mousse is all about, “subtle elegance,” in Pantone’s words. It is unpretentious and offers a sense of calm, comfort, and elegance. Think of it like the anonymous handbag, the shunning of logos, and enjoying the finer, higher quality things in life. This is Mocha Mousse.

In addition to its style elements, Mocha Mousse is already making me crave milk chocolate! haha. This might be a year of hot cocoa, chocolate truffles, and everything chocolate! Yum! OK, tangent over.

When it comes to fashion and everyday style, you don’t have to dress head-to-toe in Mocha Mousse. 2025 will be more about mixing neutrals, mixing lighter browns, and using it as a guide rather than having the exact hue on everything we own. Mocha Mousse also looks fabulous on softer fabrics, so think of it as a comfort color; much like your favorite comfort food. As a bowl of soup adds comfort to a meal, a Mocha Mousse scarf, handbag, or sweater will add comfort to an outfit. Love that!

Here are a few lighter brown pieces which can get you started on your comfortable yet elegant 2025 wardrobe:

Read all about Mocha Mousse at Pantone.com.

Stay tuned for more Mocha Mousse coverage as well as what’s to come in 2025!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy