Think Pink (NAPSA)—From men’s ties to children’s school supplies, pink is one of the hottest colors in fashion and consumer products this season. “Pink is a very youthfulcolor; it’s bold and fresh, carefree and whimsical. It’s used more sparingly than red, so it really stands out in a crowd,” said Michael Wood, Vice President of Teenage Research Unlimited. Donald Trump has embraced the pink phenomenon and now more than ever, men are clamor- ing to be like the Donald and don the pink tie. From the fashion runways of Mare Jacobs, JCREW and Steve Madden, colorful retro designs show that its hip to be pink. Jessica Simpson has glamorized pink with her tasty make-up line, Dessert. Even boys are copy- ing the pink wardrobe and tennis shoes popularized by rapper Camron. Don’t forget the original king of pink, the Pink Panther. A remake of the original movie is slated for 2006. Even the manufacturers of school supplies are returning to the era of hoop earrings, legwarmers and jelly bracelets. Wilson Jones, a leading office products manufacturer and inventor of the three-ring binder, is introducing a flashback to the 1980s in its backto-school 83RB Style binder and dividerline. Wilson Jones’ new line, available at Wal-Mart, represents a retro flair with bright pink colors and a variety of trendy designsfor younger girls, as well as high school and college students. “Pink spans every age group— from toddlers to teens,” said trend watcher Carol Lucarelli. “It’s a color that makes you feel confident andbold, yet young at heart.” For both boys and girls, toddlers to teens to college kids, pink is the popular color this year in clothes and school supplies. For more information, visit www.wilsonjones.com.
