Travel in Color, Spring Greens
At this time of year, as we transition into longer days of sunlight– we begin to warm our winter bodies, stretching and awakening our consciousness - experiencing an inevitable change in season, in atmosphere and from within. Looking around, one color comes into focus, reminding us and connecting us to this natural evolution.
Green.
Spring is here. And that means, vibrant shades of Spring Greens are quite literally popping up and out all around us.
We’ve pulled the Spring Greens color palette from Anna Wintour’s Wild Garden, designed by Miranda Brooks
Psychology of Green
Green is considered the Color of Life.
The color represents: Renewal, freshness, vitality, strength, safety,
prosperity, rejuvenation, fertility.
The energy of green evokes: Sharing, adaptability, generosity and
cooperation.
Specific to the Spring Green shades above, further meanings include:
Empathic, Emotional, Subtle, Intelligent, healing, relaxing, curious.
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Less favorable traits : envy, jealousy, insecurity, preciousness.
It’s only natural you might feel a little fomo at this time of year. It’s easy to compare oneself to others as the days grow warmer and some people seem like they were prepared to take on Spring since January…. Hang in there, don’t let the more challenging traits of green get to you.
Use the Color to focus on your personal growth - inspiring and tending to your own happiness.
On Brand – Bottega Veneta’s Spring 2021 product and show.
On Brand
Over the last few years, Green has appeared in fashion - with great confidence. Conquered by Bottega Veneta, (Spring 2021 Collection shown above) and more recently appearing in Versace’s campaign featuring JLo and her iconic green dress.
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What color is Spotify? That’s right, this is one green shade you most likely experience on a digital-daily basis.
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As Green fades to blonde: Billie Eilish held a neon shade of green as her “personal brand- hair color” for more than 2 years - but just like the seasons, she’s found now to be a great time to shift her identity making room for New. Will this shock her fans? Ideally not, as the Artist has established her personal brand values around change ( changing hair colors ) to be more important than one look.
Trending
Spring Greens currently pair best with soft neutral shades and chocolatey browns. This trend should stay with us through Winter 2022.
In Wellness
Green is represented in the body - as the heart, having a direct effect on the functioning of the heart and lungs. To learn more about this, research more on the heart chakra.
Green as a color is proven to calm the body and is particularly good for the sympathetic nervous system. Green brings balance and can relieve tension. It is even stated to alleviate fear in traumatic situations.
Destination Green
Go Outside, find a Park or a Garden
At this time of year, we encourage you to get outside - Take a stroll and look for the new Spring shades of Green in your environment. You could find a patch of grass, or a seat in a garden surrounded by budding greens.
Travel in Color
Destination Green. Go outside, find a park or a garden to immerse yourself in. Look for the new Spring shades of Green in your local environment.
Inspired by these intuitive shades, connect with the color green over the next few weeks. Think about its meaning, how is this color speaking to You at this time? How could these shades benefit You? Use this color to both ground and inspire You.
For a guided practice of Traveling in Color, access the free guided audio practice here.
If you’d like to share your green encounters tag @DesignU.Studio #Travelincolor
