The warm brown shades of mocha mousse, the Pantone Color of the Year, suggest a sense of contentment, balance and comfort – combining the essence of chocolate and coffee! While sprinkles of creamy yellows add color pops, fringe details bring in a dramatic effect. Our fashion experts give a style lowdown, especially for casual and bridal wear, especially for the wedding season.
The richly nutty and smoky aroma of roasted coffee is literally the “eye opener” for those who wake up to their cuppa every morning and can’t have it any other way. Enter 2025, and there’s a strong whiff of mocha brewing in the world of fashion too! The Pantone Color Institute has chosen Mocha Mousse as the color of year. Every year, the Pantone Color of the Year program selects a hue that captivates the imagination of the entire design community.
“Mocha”, caffè mocha or mocaccino, one of the world-famous variants of coffee gets its name from the Yemeni port of Mokha, once well known for the beverage trade, circa 15th – 17th century. Interestingly, what is called mocha today is made by adding chocolate and is believed to be the result of a mix-up arising from the idea of chocolaty flavor found in some Yemeni coffees.
Whatever be the historical coffee-chocolate inspirational confusion, the luscious mocha mousse is all set to fill not just the dessert platter but essentially the style wardrobes this year. Here’s a warm brown shade that suggests a sense of contentment, comfort and class – combining and balancing the good taste of chocolate and coffee! We also take a lowdown at the other style suggestions that will amp up your fashion game.
Rich Earthy Hues with Sprinkles of Creamy and Bright Yellows
While it’s the rich browns, plums, burgundy and earthy avocado and olives that seem to be the flavor of the season, hold on your horses. There’s more to the palette than the terracotta shades. Say yes to bright yellows this year! Yes, the haldi (turmeric) fever is here to stay for sure.
Want some inspiration? Check out Rimma Singh’s Monkey Fist brand, which has a vibrant crochet collection perfectly warming up the winters with colour pops including shades of brown and yellow. Rimma, who plunged into the world of knitting, influenced by her mother and grandmother, crafts garments for different age groups. Her range of crochets includes scarves, gloves, ponchos, jackets and caps.
“Colourful threads attract me and I feel the year ahead will be vivid enough to bring out the youthful ethos of the gen-next. Every piece I knit is a unique one with no duplicates,” shares Rimma.
Classy Suede and Animal Prints to Infuse sophistication
Aligning with the classy palette of mocha mousse is the classy faux suede. From pants to jackets to bags, bring it on! You can also give a creative twist with suede elbow patches that you could easily shop online. Throw in an animal print stole or muffler to add loads of oomph to complete the look.
Roomy and Wide-legged Pants Combined with Fringes and Florals
While oversized pants are in, interesting combinations with floral printed tops, asymmetrical silhouettes with fringe details will lend a dramatic effect to your style statement.
Bridal Blitz
Floral’s the All-time Favourite
Floral motifs are all-time favourites when it comes to wedding wear and 2025 is no different. However, there’s a lot of interesting embellishment on the block with heavy intricate embroidery, 3D appliqué, and hand-painted designs.
Dreamy yet Believable with Balancing Tones
The bridal makeup this year is more about balance. Bright accents paired with natural foundations wave the magic. Contoured eyes with earthy tones of brown, taupe, and rust done just right! Rashmitha Naidu nails it perfectly for her brides by blending in elegance in every hue. She uses soft blushes to timeless ivory to make her bride’s D-day look dreamy yet totally believable.
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