There are 7 major trends in colors for the Autumn 2009/Winter 2010 season.

1. Black and White: Almost every designer had at least one black and white piece, with many doing a majority of their collections revolving around the theme.

2. Grey: This was also seen a lot on the runway, varying shades ads variety to this  basic color.

3. Red: This was one of the few colors that added some punch on the runway. Sometimes whole outfits were done in red, otherwise it was used as an accent.

4. Purple: This was mostly used by itself. Designers played with different shades in one outfit to create some contrast.

5. Earth Tones: This trend has stuck around from last Autumn/Winter season and was the focus of some designers lines. It was also used as an alternative to white in some instances by using a cream or off-white rather than basic white.

6. Brights/Neons: Often times paired with basic black, neon made an appearance on the runway, too. This went along with the very 80′s inspired pieces that were seen from the clothing, also.

7. Metallic: Sequins, beading, and all over silver and gold were quite popular at the shows. Entire outfits were done in sequins, while some had only slight sequin accents.

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What colors are in store for us in 2009?  The top choices have been influenced by both our concern for the economy and our optimism about the future.

Purple Reign - Purple was the must have color for your fall wardrobe in 2008, and it’s back for 2009 in home décor. Splash it on walls, upholstery and accessories.  Purple is 2009′s “must have” color for your home.

Blue is the new Green – Going “green” was all the rage in 2008, but for 2009 it’s all about the color blue. There are watery blues, sky blues and a whole range of blues that now represent our commitment to living on a greener planet.

Neutralize It!! – Want to soften harsh colors like black and brown? Gray is now your neutral hue. Gray will tone and neutralize harsh color while giving your home a classic look.

Accentuate In Yellow – The neutrals may have grayed, but look for bright vivid yellow to energize us and hopefully the economy in 2009. It’s the stand-out accent color for 2009.

Exotic Brights - The exotic has become the familiar. Oranges, turquoises and teals, reds, and yellows will abound, giving us the optimistic touches we crave.

Practicality- White is now a practical finish. Matte versus Gloss, Textured versus Smooth — all washable and cleanable.

Old is New – Remember mauve? An old color that’s new again – in dusty violet shades, mauve works as an accent but also serves now as a neutral, punched up by those bright exoctic Asian accents (orange, turquoise, teal, red, and yellow).