Where to Buy: 5 Fun, Bold, and Unique Fashion Pieces in ‘Very Peri,’ Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year - Lookbook

According to Pantone, it’s the “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues.”

Pantone, the forecaster of global color trends and professional color language standards provider, has introduced the new shade Very Peri as the 2022 Color of the Year. In previous years, the institute selected existing shades (like Classic Blue in 2020 and Living Coral in 2019), but now they’ve introduced a brand-new hue. 

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Laurie Pressman, the vice president of Pantone’s Color Institute, says that Very Peri’s creation ”reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that color can hope to answer.”

To ride the trend and adorn the shade that’s described as the “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues,” we’ve rounded up wardrobe additions to kick off your year. 

Scroll through to see that even if you’re inclined to muted palettes of beiges and pastels, these pieces can liven up your looks without the intimidation factor.

HEAVEN BY MARC JACOBS Logo Knit Cardigan   

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In Heaven, Marc Jacobs’ new line launched last September; he released designs made to help millennials reminisce on their teenage years. In this knit piece, Heaven’s logo and double-headed teddy bear artwork are stitched on for some whimsicality.

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LOUIS VUITTON 1.1 Millionaires Sunglasses 

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You may want to retire your trusty aviators for a moment while you don more distinctive eyewear. Designed by the late Virgil Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton’’s creative director of menswear, the Millionaires Sunglasses has deep bevel rims and is engraved with LV’s monogram ar the side of its frames.

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MARNI Purple Nylon Criss-Cross Fussbett 

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The Milan-based brand helmed by creative director Francesco Risso says that they have a penchant for experimental approaches to materials and colors (if you’re already familiar with Marni, you’ll know of their easy-to-pair eclectic pieces). The Criss-Cross Fussbett sandal is softly padded, includes a hook-and-loop backstrap, and is internally equipped with an insole. 

HOUSE OF SUNNY Indigo Skies Tracksuit Top and Pants 

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The UK brand is known for its love for color, patterns, prints, and everything from the ’90s. With this set (sold separately) made of soft acrylic fabric, you can lounge the Color of the Year at home or stay cozy as you work from home. 

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BALENCIAGA Women’s Track 2.0 Sneaker  

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You can always opt for chunky shoes to make a statement—take the Paris-based brand’s lilac shoe, for example. Balenciaga’s Womens’ Track Sneaker has its “BB” logo embossed at the back of its heel and features a sole with an augmented back that propels your feet forward. 

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