Pantone unveiled 175 new colors in the FHI System with curated “Dualities” palettes at New York Fashion Week and partnered with luxury cashmere brand Janavi and acclaimed designer Bibhu Mohapatra to launch exclusive shawls that showcase these palettes.
Pantone’s new Dualities palettes capture this dynamic interplay between light and darkness in 175 contrasting yet complementary New Age Pastels and Monochromatic Shadows. To celebrate the potential of these mystical shades, Pantone partnered with Janavi and fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra on a collection of limited-edition shawls that transform color into wearable art.
Photo courtesy of Pantone.
The scenes are rooted in ikigai, the Japanese approach to happiness through balance, displaying optimistic beginnings and tranquil closures.
Exploring the potential of this vast color spectrum together, we were able to reveal the inherent beauty in duality and give it form and voice.
— Jyotika Jhalani Founder and Creative Director, Janavi
Janavi’s skilled artisans relied on Pantone swatches to faithfully reproduce color on the textile, embroidery thread, chenille, paint, crystals and sequins that add texture and depth.
Pantone x Janavi – Night Shawl
“By combining Bibhu Mohapatra’s creative vision with Janavi’s deep understanding of color, material, the craft of cashmere and scalable design, we’re able to bring the Dualities palette to life in a way that demonstrates the range, utility and versatility of our new colors,” added Elley Cheng, President of Pantone. “At Pantone we are inspired by what and how designers create. We continue to explore new ways to support designers, manufacturers, and brands in turning their ideas into reality.”
Everyone who wears it or looks at it will feel or see something different. The idea is to feel optimistic-this is a happy project.
— Bibhu Mohapatra
“Being the first designer to work with the Pantone Dualities palettes is an honor, and the result is a vibrant, cohesive collection that speaks to the power of precise, beautifully curated color,” added designer Bibhu Mohapatra. “Pantone’s mastery of color standards has empowered me to explore and express the full spectrum of my creative ideas, particularly in the design of these Pantone x Janavi Shawls.”
Pantone x Janavi – Day Shawl
“Translating these vibrant new Pantone colors into wearable art helped us fully harness the extent of Pantone’s offerings,” added Jyotika Jhalani, Founder & Creative Director of Janavi. “We dream in color and believe in celebrating the magic of heritage craftsmanship – working with Bibhu Mohapatra and the new Pantone Dualities palette helped us leverage our artistry in a seamless creative integration.”
Pantone x Janavi – Frayed Accents Solid Color Shawls
Pantone x Janavi by Bibhu Mohapatra – Frayed Accents – Solid Color Shawls
Leaning into the inherent mysticism of the color palettes, the Pantone x Janavi shawls designed by Mohapatra has been featured at his runway show during New York Fashion Week on September 10th. The shawls are available for purchase online globally via Janavi’s website.
You can discover more details about this exclusive collaboration in the article on Pantone’s website.
Janavi
https://janaviindia.com | @janaviindia
Janavi was founded in 1998 as a design studio and export house servicing major European fashion houses. The Janavi label was launched in 2000 to express our own creative voice through exquisite, hand-crafted cashmere products. Janavi is a family run business, led by Creative Director and Founder Jyotika Jhalani and her children, Karishma and Kartikae. Janavi proudly retails at over 150 departmental stores around the world.
Bibhu Mohapatra
www.bibhu.com | @bibhumohapatra
Bibhu Mohapatra was born in Odisha, India. His early years, formed the expanding spirit of everything he sees and creates. His mother Sashikala, instilled in him at an early age a near obsession with handwork and textiles as well as a deep appreciation for making clothes that function and symbolize something powerful.
In his early 20s Bibhu immigrated to the United States for graduate school and later enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T) in New York City.
In 1997, Mohapatra was awarded the F.I.T.’s Critics’ Award for Best Evening Wear Designer of the Year. He gained the attention of top luxury brands and, while finishing at F.I.T., was hired by Halston as an assistant designer. In 1999, Mohapatra accepted the role of design director of the French furrier, J. Mendel, where he lent his talents for nine years.
Following J. Mendel’s spring 2008 collection, Mohapatra moved on to establish his eponymous label. The designer has received numerous awards and is globally recognized for his elegant womenswear and jewelry. He has dressed former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as some of Hollywood’s elite from Glenn Close, Hilary Swank, and Jennifer Lopez to Taraji P. Henson, Mindy Kaling, and Lupita Nyong’o among many others.
Pantone
www.pantone.com | @pantone
Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce certified Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories.
All images courtesy of Pantone.
Banner image courtesy of Janavi.
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