Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got ourselves Pantone’s pick for the 2018 Colour of the Year, and it’s gorgeous. Think the melancholy of Purple Rain mixed with all the wonder of the mystical cosmos.
Pantone’s 2018 Colour of the Year, Ultra Violet is a blue-based purple that seems to suggest we’re in for a year of enlightenment and discovery. And given the disaster that was 2017, and its accompanying colour of the year, the light and airy Greenery, we’ll take it.
Pantone describes the new hue as, “a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.” Can we get a hell yes?! Pantone continues, saying the colour recalls “influential icons such as Prince, David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix, who brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality.” Now that’s a star-studded lineup we can get behind.
And with the holidays right around the corner, we’ve plucked our fave purple-hued finds, from galaxy-inspired candles to flirty skirts straight to pretty lipsticks. Shop our 20 picks and rock this celestial trend.
Moncler Callis Down Jacket, $1,856, nordstrom.com
The Last Lolita, $153, lespecs.com
Floral Pattern Dress, $90, mango.com
Boho Glass Candle, $34, urbanoutfitters.com
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo3 On-Ear Sound Isolating Bluetooth Headphones, $248, bestbuy.ca
Private Shawdow, $46, tomford.com
Alcyone Hoodie, $118, iamgia.com
Emilio Pucci Wide-leg Harem Pants, $1,895, farfetch.com
Kanken Fjallraven Backpack, $96, revolve.com
Rib-knit Sweater, $30, hm.com
Purple Hoop Earrings, $11, topshop.com
Ultraviolet, $54, swell.com
The Valentina Dress, $231, realisationpar.com
Cassedy Heel, $95, aldoshoes.com
Purple Bow Beret, $39, lazyoaf.com
Natasha Denona Eye Liner Pencil, $23, sephora.com
Satin Pleated Midi Skirt, $204, jcrew.com
Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick, $28, available in store at Shoppers Drug Mart
Fly Tech Long Sleeve, $54, lululemon.com
TORSTIG glass (pack of 6), $7, ikea.ca
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