A larger reason people are attracted to blue is the whole issue of water and whether or not there’s going to be enough to drink,

After querying designers and compiling our statistical analysis, we know what direction people are leaning in this season. And with retailers more and more in tune to what their customers need, there is a deliberate...

Putting these two together is really a spectacular combination, … We saw a lot of it on the runways last season and designers seem to love it.

Particularly in high-end design, there was always that sensibility that they have continued to do: To keep it classic and understated.

It’s really a much softer take on color for spring.

Spot color is a great way to add interest to a room.

If you want to use white because it ‘goes with everything,’ you might want an off-white. You’re likely to be more comfortable – and it’s more versatile.

White, white, white. I can’t emphasize white enough. The human eye perceives it as a brilliant color.

There is a heavy use of neutral colors and smoky tones. People are being more cautious, and neutral colors have traditionally provided the backbone of a wardrobe.

I don’t see it going away,

The fashion industry is finally acknowledging that people are going back into their closet each year, and they have to give shoppers something fresh to wear with the dependable chestnuts. I tell companies it’s got...

We’re not seeing really big bold patterns. We’re seeing really delicate patterns, which really emphasizes what we’re seeing with the soft colors: soft colors, soft designs.

It’s sort of historically something that happens from time to time after a real exploration of color, as we’ve had in the last couple years. It’s just a natural kind of progression to go into...

Maybe we just expect something is lurking under the surface. Certainly after 9/11, that feeling has not gone away. It’s in our collective psyche. It still feels like something terrible could happen.

As anybody who’s ever gotten flowers knows, you immediately have an emotional response. When they are put into particular color combinations, the message is made even more meaningful.

Designers have taken a deep breath for spring 2006.

Pink always says soft. But that’s not a bad thing! A lot of guys, when they allow themselves to try the color, they look in the mirror and say, ‘Hey, I look pretty good in...

People are telling us, ‘We live in a high-tech world, everything’s on high speed. We want to be in a place where we are relaxed and quiet and tranquil, away from the everyday world,’

The graphics industry has really used pink graphics so beautifully for ski boards and other adrenaline-pumping sports. When you start seeing it in men’s sports equipment, then it really becomes an OK thing.

Black is what it is . Black is always going to be a constant. It’s a classic.

So I think besides using pink from a psychological standpoint (to show their softer side), there’s also the aesthetic aspect – knowing they look good and having people say, ‘Wow, that’s a great look on...

Pay attention to your feelings, … Don’t be concerned with what others think. Color is a highly personal choice.