Key Colour Trends for Fall/Winter 2016-17 Menswear

A fresh and inspiring spectrum of shades emerges in new season menswear, as directional designers infuse their collections with an array of contemporary colours for Fall/Winter 2016-17. Across Fashion Colours, Neutrals & Core, Accents & Active and Metallics, the trend experts at Trendstop.com have distilled the most essential shades predicted to influence men's fashion for F/W16-17, helping inform your colour decision-making. This season, a warming palette comes through for fall, rounded out with a play on edible colours and soothing, creamy skin tones. Ideal for textured surfaces and winter outerwear, shades add a dimension of comfort and richness to products. Here, FashionUnited readers can discover three essential colour directions for Fall/Winter 2016-17.

Apricot Tan

This season we see a winter Neutral infused with a touch of summer warmth, as classic beige is upgraded to Fashion Colour status. With its subtly heated peachy cast, Apricot Tan works well on soft woollen outerwear, while woven surfaces express a rustic quality.

Chocolate Liquor

In Neutrals & Core, Chocolate Liquor adds a splash of sophistication to collections with a dark, rich tone that brings out the deepest depths of brown. An ideal shade for leather textures, footwear expresses a formal quality, as bags stand out with supple, glossy surfaces. Casual sportswear shapes also look newly refined.

Oyster

Pale gold is treated with a subtle pink cast for a refined shimmer, creating one of Fall/Winter's key Metallic tones. This shade introduces a luxe statement to evening or occasionwear, from ornate patterning to subtler soft accessories. Dusty grey contrasts add a distinguished touch.

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Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.

Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: J.W. Anderson, Paul Smith, Pigalle, Ermenegildo Zegna, Jil Sander, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nasir Mazhar, Paltex Company, Versace all Fall/Winter 2015-16.