Style with Soul: How Mocha Mousse is Revolutionising 2025 Fashion

Every year, the fashion world eagerly awaits Pantone’s Colour of the Year announcement.

Since 2000, this influential colour authority has been setting the tone for global design trends, influencing everything from runway collections to high-street fashion. Their annual selection isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s a reflection of our global culture, current movements, and collective aspirations.

For 2025, Pantone has unveiled PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a sophisticated brown hue that perfectly captures our desire for comfort and connection in an increasingly digital world. This rich, nurturing shade brings to mind the warmth of coffee shops, the luxury of chocolate, and the grounding energy of earth tones.

“For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.” Laurie Pressman Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute

A Sensorial and Comforting Colour

Mocha Mousse represents more than just a trend – it’s a celebration of everyday luxury and mindful living. This versatile shade bridges the gap between casual comfort and refined elegance, making it a perfect addition to any wardrobe. Its warming undertones create a sense of stability and sophistication, while its rich depth adds an element of luxury to even the simplest pieces.

An M&S creative stylist suggests a ‘tighter more muted palette’, and the brand has a huge range of cream, white, camel, black and navy outfits to mix and match from underwear to outerwear. They suggest adding bolder accents with burgundy, forest green and red.

Create Your Personal Luxury

The beauty of Mocha Mousse lies in its incredible versatility. For workwear, a Mocha Mousse blazer or tailored trousers can add sophistication to your professional wardrobe. Women might pair a silk blouse in this rich shade with cream trousers for an elegant office look, while men can incorporate the colour through smart knitwear or a classic overcoat.

For casual wear, think chunky knit sweaters, comfortable hoodies, and relaxed-fit trousers. The colour works beautifully across different textures – from buttery soft leather boots to cosy wool scarves and plush velvet accessories. Stay warm with Hobbs this winter with their tonicha or joelle puffer jackets, suede or leather boots, and merino wool jumper. New Look blends smart-casual perfectly with blazers, knitted jumpers and baggy trousers – don with a cap and trainers and you’re ready to hit the road.

Even evening wear can take on a new dimension with Mocha Mousse. A satin dress or silk shirt in this shade creates an understated yet glamorous look, while accessories in this colour can add depth to any outfit. Hobbs offers a gorgeous pick of evening dresses, including their Eastbury dress and Isleworth velvet dress with silk.

“Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe.” Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director Pantone Color Institute

Seasonal Transitions Made Easy

One of Mocha Mousse’s greatest strengths is its year-round wearability. In spring, pair it with fresh pastels and nature-inspired greens. Summer calls for lighter fabrics, perhaps a linen shirt or flowing dress, in this shade. Autumn is where this colour truly shines, complementing the season’s natural palette. In winter, Mocha Mousse pieces become luxurious statements when paired with rich jewel tones of red, green, gold and silver or classic winter whites.

Complement Your Style

The versatility of Mocha Mousse extends to its pairing potential. It works beautifully with Pantone’s recommended palette: the warmth of Baltic amber, the freshness of cornflower blue, the sophistication of viola, and the neutrality of cannoli cream. Whether you’re creating a monochromatic look or using Mocha Mousse as an anchor for bolder colours, this shade proves its worth as a modern neutral.

Fat Face can usually be relied on for a great choice of earthy colours for footwear and coats. This year, browse their store for bags, purses, wallets, belts and hair accessories to match the Pantone colourway.

Your 2025 Style Evolution Starts Here

As we embrace 2025’s signature shade, Marriotts Walk invites you to discover how Mocha Mousse can elevate your wardrobe. Whether you’re refreshing your work attire, updating your casual wear, or seeking the perfect accessories, our stores offer countless ways to incorporate this sophisticated hue into your personal style.

Visit us to explore how this shade can help you create looks that are both timeless and on-trend. After all, great style isn’t just about following trends – it’s about finding pieces that make you feel confident and comfortable all year round.

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Style with Soul: How Mocha Mousse is Revolutionising 2025 Fashion

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