Leatrice Eiseman Quotes (17 Quotes)

White, white, white. I can't emphasize white enough. The human eye perceives it as a brilliant color.

People are telling us, 'We live in a high-tech world, everything's on high speed. We want to be in a place where we are relaxed and quiet and tranquil, away from the everyday world,'

Pink always says soft. But that's not a bad thing A lot of guys, when they allow themselves to try the color, they look in the mirror and say, 'Hey, I look pretty good in this.' Any of the rosy tones really vibrate well for the skin. So I think besides using pink from a psychological standpoint (to show their softer side), there's also the aesthetic aspect - knowing they look good and having people say, 'Wow, that's a great look on you,' which invariably will happen. And that really locks it.

There is a heavy use of neutral colors and smoky tones. People are being more cautious, and neutral colors have traditionally provided the backbone of a wardrobe.

Spot color is a great way to add interest to a room.

Putting these two together is really a spectacular combination. We saw a lot of it on the runways last season and designers seem to love it.

Particularly in high-end design, there was always that sensibility that they have continued to do To keep it classic and understated.

Black is what it is . Black is always going to be a constant. It's a classic.

Pay attention to your feelings, ... Don't be concerned with what others think. Color is a highly personal choice.

Designers have taken a deep breath for Spring 2006. After several seasons of 'color color color,' it's time to relax a little. Color this season is toned down, more muted -- they're not pastels, not brights, but a nuance in-between. We see this relaxation in the prevalence of blues, neutrals, and the classicism of black and white. Designers are still having fun, but don't need the stridency.

The fashion industry is finally acknowledging that people are going back into their closet each year, and they have to give shoppers something fresh to wear with the dependable chestnuts. I tell companies it's got to be a dependable mix of trends and product development. If it's all about trends, you're immediately dating the product.

It's really a much softer take on color for spring.

After querying designers and compiling our statistical analysis, we know what direction people are leaning in this season. And with retailers more and more in tune to what their customers need, there is a deliberate attempt to get certain colors into stores.

It's sort of historically something that happens from time to time after a real exploration of color, as we've had in the last couple years. It's just a natural kind of progression to go into more neutral colors.

As anybody who's ever gotten flowers knows, you immediately have an emotional response. When they are put into particular color combinations, the message is made even more meaningful.

The graphics industry has really used pink graphics so beautifully for ski boards and other adrenaline-pumping sports. When you start seeing it in men's sports equipment, then it really becomes an OK thing.

A larger reason people are attracted to blue is the whole issue of water and whether or not there's going to be enough to drink,