Pantone has announced its Colour of the Year for 2025 as ‘Mocha Mousse’ – a more pared-back take on 2024’s ‘Peach Fuzz.’
Established in 1999, every year the Pantone Colour Institute assembles a panel of experts to examine global trends across entertainment, art, travel, fashion, and technology.
They collaboratively choose a colour that they believe captures the spirit of the times and will resonate globally in the year ahead.
Sophisticated yet unpretentious, the tone is inspired by our humble surroundings.
Bouncing off the chocolate brown and burgundy trend this season, ‘Mocha Mousse’ seems like the perfect choice for moving into the new year. This lighter, whipped update on a classic is arguably even easier to style throughout the seasons.
With ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘country club chic’ being some of 2024’s biggest fashion trends, the light brown hue is perfectly placed to style the wax jackets, riding boots and Argyle knits that are currently trending.
“As it’s a neutral shade, Mocha Mousse can be both versatile, understated and stylish,” explains Bashforth. “As outerwear for autumn and winter – trench coats, leather or suede jackets and gilets work well.”
The colour plays into the current fashion mantra of investing in timeless classics – as the neutral shade is a perfect base for pairing with bright accents or complimentary hues.
The colours to pair with this earthy neutral are endless – but choosing which ones to integrate into your wardrobe depends on your hair and skin tone.
1.
If you have warmer undertones, Bashforth suggests balancing the Mocha Mousse with apricot, mustard, orange or terracotta. For those with cooler undertones, he suggests pairing it with blue-based hues such as sky blue, plum, hot pink or raspberry.
2.
Superdry Cable Roll Neck Jumper, £69
3.
Mint Velvet Tan Suede Pocket Detail Jacket, £285