Dark and Green Trend Fashion 2009

Dark Citron

Pantone's Super Lemon merges wonderfully into Dark Citron, and all the greens that Pantone offer perpetuate the idea of freshness and renewal.

Read more about Michelle Obama's choice of this colouration for the President's Inauguration day outfit on the 2009 Spring Trends Main page.

Pantone's Dark Citron, is a citrus-inspired green, offering an element of sophistication to the mix of three greens, each with their own distinct personality.

Above Left - Citron Colours. Above Centre - Shoes from Asda. Above Right - Green prom dress with floral detail from TK Maxx from £24.99/€28.48. Spring Summer 09 Dresses at TK Maxx.

Above Left - Principles Spring Summer 2009 - Neutral sheen boyfriend jacket £89.00/€140, Green silk Habotai skirt £55.00/€85, Cream organza blouse £55.00/€85, Pewter metallic snake and stones clutch £32.00/€49, Glam large buckle belt £32.00/€49, all from Principles Spring Summer 2009.

Above Right - Grecian maxi asymmetric shoulder dress £55.00 - Per Una Collection Spring Summer 2009 at Marks & Spencer.

Vibrant Green

Left - A clear view of Pantone's Super Lemon, Dark Citron, Vibrant Green and Lucite Green Tones. More information on these green Spring 2009 colours is available at www.pantone.com/spring2009.

Pantone's Vibrant Green, is the quintessential spring hue of revitalization. And in these occasion garments the spring garden has moved onto the pieces.

Monsoon Spring/Summer 2009 have captured all the best greens in their one should asymmetric dress from their Spring 2009 Originals Collection. It is a beautiful blend of all the rich vibrant colours of summer.

Right - Monsoon Spring/Summer 2009 Originals Lele Greens Cocktail Dress with one shoulder styling - £160/€271.

Near Right - Matalan also have this rich green blouse with a halter neck. Matalan Blouses - Be Beau butterfly & swallow print top £14 - Spring summer 2009 - Women at Matalan.

This is an original review of the Pantone green fashion colours for 2009. Written by Pauline Weston Thomas for www.fashion-era.com ©. Extra information courtesy of Pantone.

Lucite Green

Pantone's reflective Lucite Green is a clean, clear more subtle green tone.

Left - Tropical Palm - Jane Norman Aqua Top - Spring Summer 2009. Centre Left - Drop Earrings by Dior. Centre Right - Miss Selfridge Party Dress Spring Summer 2009. Far Right - March Monsoon Spring/Summer 2009