It’s official: Peach Fuzz is out (and let’s keep it real, Brat Green is too).
For next year, Pantone is predicting a “Mocha Mousse” takeover. The global color authority crowned the soft brown hue (shade 17-1230, to be exact) as 2025’s Color of the Year, citing its comforting adjacency to chocolate and coffee as well as its “subtle elegance and earthy refinement” in a press release.
In fashion, brown shades historically come across as lackluster or, at best, a supporting color for more dominant neutrals. Pantone, however, points out that “Mocha Mousse” can be “aspirational and luxe.” It “presents a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute, in a press statement. (Still, folks have a lot of feelings about it online.)
With the popularity of “quiet luxury” and the mainstream return of minimalism, designers have gradually courted color neutrality over the past few seasons. The light brown shade errs on the safer side of the color wheel, and it’s also highly versatile and already on fashion’s mind: Kim Kardashian’s Skims, for instance, has centered its brand identity around its beige bodycon dresses and bodysuits. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris famously wore a tan (Mocha Mousse-adjacent) Chloé suit during her 2024 presidential run. “Mocha Mousse” has already made its presence known on runways as well: For Spring 2025, the likes of LaQuan Smith, Max Mara, Wiederhoeft, Jason Wu and Hermès dabbled with the shade through corsetry, knits, relaxed outwear and silky, drape dresses.
Though we’re still a few weeks out from the new year, there’s no time like the present to start incorporating “Mocha Mousse” — which already has a strong presence in the market — into our closets. Ahead, shop separates, dresses and accessories in the greyish-brown hue.
Saylor Angelle Dress, $268, available here
Me + Em Merino Cashmere Zip Hoody, $465, available here
Noirgaze Scallop Bag, $475, available here
Edyson Charles Utility Pant, $188, available here
Quince Merino Wool Scarf Coat, $190, available here
Lululemon Cable-Knit Fleece-Lined Mittens, $62, available here
Grover Rad Embroidered Sweater, $550, available here
Saucony Jazz Court Split Suede, $90, available here
DMY Studios Bibi Transparent Oyster Sunglasses, $270, available here
Emu Platinum Slim Darling, $140, available here
Heartloom Alma Top, $99, available here
Lili Claspe Jules Ring, $100, available here
Naturalizer Deesha Wide Calf Knee Boot, $265 $225, available here
Bogg Original Bogg Bag, $90, available here
Rykä Brae 2 Winter Boot, $90, available here
Maurices Regular & Plus Winona Satin Blouse, $44, available here
Helsa Josephine Dress, $358, available here
Janessa Leoné Piper Beanie, $97, available here
Skims Stretch T-Shirt, $56, available here
Cos Quilted Mini Tote, $69, available here
Donald Pliner Halie Loafer, $188, available here
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Source: Fashionista.com
