Movie Star Sparkles As 2007 Color Of The Year (NAPSA)—Many little girls dream of being “pretty in pink,” but is it possible to also be manly in a color that until now has been so closely associated with cotton candy, ballet slippers and powder puffs? According to color experts, the answeris a resoundingyes. In fact, if forecasts prevail, this year will bring the liberation of men to incorporate shades of pink into their wardrobes—and their homes. That’s because Movie Star—a masculine shade of pink paint—is taking center stage as the 2007 Color of the Year. “Movie Star captures the essence of 2007 by representing the spirit of adventure and sophistica- tion that currently dominates our culture, in which celebrities’ wardrobes and home dcors are coveted and closely emulated,” explains Barbara Richardson, director of color marketing for ICI Paints. “It is a dark pink shade with elements of gray that lend the color a remarkable versatility and a strong character. True toits mJ TY) Movie Star—a more masculine shade of pink—adds character to any room of the home. more than a century ago. fashion, architecture, nature and to the feminine aesthetic, today’s duce a contemporary color palette each year. The result is a color “While pink always will appeal society also considers a man to be cultures around the globe to pro- forecast identifying themes for the having originated in both Eastern confident and masculine for sporting pink and even associates the color with strength and perseverance—henceits use on breast cancer awareness ribbons,” says Richardson. It’s also becoming more common for interior designers to incorporate a touch of pink into areas of the homebesides little girls’ bedrooms and nurseries. According to was even worn by samurai war- dramatic when contrasted with dark chocolate browns, cool cela- earth’ quality is apparent in all color families,” says Richardson. name, Movie Star radiates confidence, creativity and refined ele- gance. It’s a chic, contemporary shade that is bold and accessible in the way it speaks to everyone— even men.” The shade’s versatility is a result of society’s recent reassess- ment of its views on pink. The color has truly come full circle, and Western cultures as a strong color symbolizing masculinity. It riors to represent power. Today, the hue is a favorite of top menswear designers such as the British-based (and aptly named) Thomas Pink label. In fact, the saying “in the pink” originated from the pride that Englishmen felt from wearing Pink’s clothing coming year and naming a single color of the year driven by society’s moods andinterests, similar to the way that fashion designers seek unique styles and incorporate cur- rent philosophies into their work. “The most apparent change this year is that colors are less Richardson, pinks are especially contrasting and more mid-toned overall. Paler tones have become a bit deeper and a new ‘down to don greensor even jet black. “Colors are more natural, with a gain celebrity status in 2007; it’s just one shade identified by a group of international color experts from ICI Paints that studies in everyday dcor.” To learn more about color Movie Star, developed by Glidden, isn’t the only color slated to events and design influences from sense of realism, making them easy to live with and incorporate trends and receive tips on paint color selection, visit the Website at www.glidden.com.
