Colour Forecasting for Fashion

Colour is a powerful selling tool. It is the first thing to catch the consumer''s eye in the shop window. Get the colour choice wrong and an entire range can stay on the racks. So, how do colours arrive on the catwalk or the sales floor – and why do different companies all seem to choose similar colours each season? The answer lies in the work of the huge colour forecasting industry.

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