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23-07-2025
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Best Designed Books In Aotearoa Revealed
Press Release – PANZ Book Design Awards The judges were particularly struck by the strength of submissions for the Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Childrens Book, where they struggled to narrow down the submissions and settled on a larger shortlist of seven titles to reflect the … Beautifully designed books are in the spotlight with the announcement today of the finalists for the 2025 PANZ Book Design Awards. The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) established the awards to promote excellence in, and provide recognition for, the best book design in Aotearoa New Zealand. 'The exceptional calibre of entries this year made some of the categories near-impossible to narrow down into a shortlist, and there was just one category that the judges could agree upon without lively debate,' says convenor Chloe Blades, an artist and manager at Unity Books Auckland. 'This is a testament to the brilliance of the people dedicating their time to bringing New Zealand's finest books to life.' Chloe was joined by Eva Charlton, graphic designer for design studio Extended Whānau and Jo Bailey, designer and educator and researcher at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University. Together they spent many hours selecting the shortlist from a pool of 112 entries. The judges were particularly struck by the strength of submissions for the Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children's Book, where they struggled to narrow down the submissions and settled on a larger shortlist of seven titles to reflect the depth and quality of the books entered. A more sombre, muted colour palette emerged across the entries this year, with the judges noting the predominance of greens and neutrals, a contrast to last year which was dominated by bold, flashy neon. 'This was a nod perhaps to the trend-setting Pantone Colour of the Year for 2025, Mocha Mousse, and the calming, grounding presence of books, especially amidst a tumultuous political and economic climate,' says Chloe. Chloe also noted that open spine binding was another recurring feature which she believes suggests a strong shift in the traditional format as a future looms where books could be regurgitated and thoughtlessly designed by AI. 'From my perspective, seeing what's coming in to the bookshop, New Zealand is pushing the boundaries and challenging what a book is and can be and AI has nothing on our designers.' The judges must now select the winners of the nine categories and choose the recipient of the main prize, the Gerard Reid Award for Best Book sponsored by NielsenIQ BookData. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony in Auckland on Thursday 18 September where attendees will also be able to vote for the BookHub People's Choice Award. The industry's design talent will assemble the next day for the PANZ Book Design Workshop which provides the opportunity to dissect the awards, enjoy panel sessions led by leading book designers and network with peers. The 2025 PANZ Book Design Awards finalists are: Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book · Eileen Mayo's Rare and Endangered Birds of Aotearoa New Zealand by Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū). Designed by Aaron Beehre · Fenoga Tāoga Niue I Aotearoa: Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa edited by Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Kolokesa Uafa Mahina-Tuai, Hikule'o Fe'aomoeako Melaia Mahina and Janson Chau (Mafola Press). Designed by Janson Chau (Alt Group) · Herbst: Architecture in context by John Walsh (Massey University Press). Designed by Alan Deare and Anna Wilkinson (Area Design) · Sight Lines: Women and Art in Aotearoa by Kirsty Baker (Auckland University Press). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) · worm, root, wort… & bane by Ann Shelton (Alice Austen House Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book · Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty by Avril Bell (Auckland University Press). Designed by Gideon Keith (Seven) · Grid: The life and times of First World War fighter ace Keith Caldwell by Adam Claasen (Massey University Press). Cover designed by Nathanael Claasen and Kate Barraclough, interior by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design) · In the Half Light of a Dying Day by C. K. Stead (Auckland University Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) · Japan: An Autobiography by Peter Shaw (Six Point Press). Cover designed by Arch MacDonnell, interior by Arch MacDonnell & Jane MacDonnell (Inhouse) · Slender Volumes by Richard von Sturmer (Spoor Books). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children's Book · A Lot of Silly by Joy Cowley & David Barrow (Gecko Press). Designed by Vida Kelly · The Beach Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities by the Water around Aotearoa New Zealand by Rachel Haydon & Pippa Keel Situ (Te Papa Press). Designed by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design) with illustrations by Pippa Keel Situ · The Dream Factory / Te Wheketere Moemoeā by Steph Matuku & Zak Ātea (Huia Publishers). Designed by Te Kani Price & Sophie Hooper (Huia Publishers) · Five Wee Pūteketeke by Nicola Toki & Jo Pearson (Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand). Designed by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design) · Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets/Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina by Qiane Matata-Sipu & Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) · Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal by Hira Nathan and Jessie Eyre with illustrations by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho (Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand). Designed by Megan van Staden · The Witch of Maketu and the Bleating Lambs by Anika Moa & Rebecca ter Borg (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) PANZ Award for Best Education Book or Series — Primary · Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees: Native Bees of Aotearoa New Zealand by Rachel Weston (Weston Books). Designed by Sarah Elworthy · My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book by Rangi Matamua, Miriama Kamo & Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Scholastic New Zealand). Cover designed by Vida Kelly, interior by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White and Vida Kelly, 1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook · The Food Fountain of Youth by Lonneke Botello Hernandez (Bateman Books). Designed by Floor van Lierop, ( · Kai Feast: Food Stories & Recipes from the Maunga to the Moana by Christall Lowe (Bateman Books). Designed by Christall Lowe and Katrina Duncan · Oikos — An Ode to Food, Family & Friends by Theo Papouis (Oikos). Designed by Seachange · That Green Olive by Olivia Moore (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) Allen & Unwin Award for Best Commercial Book for Adults · 101 Ways to Find Calm: How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind by Rebekah Ballagh (Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand). Designed by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design), with illustrations by Rebekah Ballagh · All That We Know by Shilo Kino (Moa Press). Cover designed by Rachel Clark, interior by Simon Paterson Bookhouse · Amma by Saraid de Silva (Moa Press). Cover designed by Megan van Staden, interior by Simon Paterson Bookhouse · At The Grand Glacier Hotel by Laurence Fearnley (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) · Feijoa by Kate Evans (Moa Press). Designed by Megan van Staden with interior line illustrations by Ruby Watson · Wild Walks Aotearoa: A Guide to Tramping in New Zealand by Hannah-Rose Watt (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Carla Sy HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover · Bad Archive by Flora Feltham (Te Herenga Waka University Press). Designed by Todd Atticus · Dummies & Doppelgängers by Felicity Milburn (Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū). Designed by Peter Bray · Oikos — An Ode to Food, Family & Friends by Theo Papouis (Oikos). Designed by Seachange · Old Black Cloud: A cultural history of mental depression in Aotearoa New Zealand by Jacqueline Leckie (Massey University Press). Designed by Sarah Elworthy · Sight Lines: Women and Art in Aotearoa by Kirsty Baker (Auckland University Press). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) · worm, root, wort… & bane by Ann Shelton (Alice Austen House Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) Te Papa Press Award for Best Typography · Fenoga Tāoga Niue I Aotearoa: Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa edited by Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Kolokesa Uafa Mahina-Tuai, Hikule'o Fe'aomoeako Melaia Mahina and Janson Chau (Mafola Press). Designed by Janson Chau (Alt Group) · Japan: An Autobiography by Peter Shaw (Six Point Press). Cover designed by Arch MacDonnell, interior by Arch MacDonnell & Jane MacDonnell (Inhouse) · Oikos — An Ode to Food, Family & Friends by Theo Papouis (Oikos). Designed by Seachange · Rēwena and Rabbit Stew: The Rural Kitchen in Aotearoa, 1800–1940 by Katie Cooper (Auckland University Press). Designed by Kalee Jackson · Sight Lines: Women and Art in Aotearoa by Kirsty Baker (Auckland University Press). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) · worm, root, wort… & bane by Ann Shelton (Alice Austen House Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Emerging Designer Award Sarah-Louise Crawford · Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War by T K Roxborogh (Huia Publishers) · Te Huarahi Māori: A Māori-Medium Initial Teacher Education Programme edited by Peter J. Keegan, Tania Cliffe-Tautari, Ruth Lemon and Tauwehe Tamati (Huia Publishers) Tahlia Conrad-Hinga · The Eldest Girl by Olivia Aroha Giles (Huia Publishers) · Migration by Steph Matuku (Huia Publishers) · Te Takarangi series: Weeping Waters, Mana Tangata, Terror in our Midst, Huia Histories of Māori, The Parihaka Album, Māori and Parliament, Resistance by various (Huia Publishers) Note: This year the decision was made not to proceed with the Best Educational Book or Series – Secondary / Tertiary due to insufficient entries. THE JUDGING PANEL: Chloe Blades (Convenor) is a manager at Unity Books in Auckland, where she's been bookselling since 2017, and is also a Director on the Board of Booksellers New Zealand. Last year Chloe was on the PANZ Book Design Awards judging panel and recently organised and chaired a panel at Unity on AI and the future of creativity and design, alongside a BBC journalist, Data Analyst, and the Founder of Crane Brothers. She's an artist based in West Auckland, too, featuring in August's Your Home and Garden magazine with exhibitions coming up at Art in the Park and Titirangi's Upstairs Gallery. Eva Charlton is a graphic designer based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland who specialises in design for the arts and culture sector. She currently works as Graphic Designer for design studio Extended Whānau and on independent projects, collaborating with artists, curators, and writers. Recent projects include the publications Rewi: Ata Haere, Kia Tere and Ana Iti: What is that Salty Voice? and the rebrand of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui. Eva previously worked as Graphic Designer for The Dowse Art Museum in Te Awakairangi Lower Hutt and holds a Bachelor of Design from Auckland University of Technology. Dr Jo Bailey is a designer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Her roots before emigrating to Aotearoa are in the UK. As a designer she is interested in 'good design' in all ways: functional, beautiful, equitable and inclusive. Her practice focuses on making complex information more accessible and engaging. That's frequently through graphic and book design (she has designed titles for many publishers in Aotearoa and beyond), and also science communication, which was the focus of her PhD research. She is an educator and researcher at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University, where she co-leads the Visual Communication Design programme. This is Jo's second time judging the PANZ Book Design Awards
Scoop
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Best Designed Books In Aotearoa Revealed
Beautifully designed books are in the spotlight with the announcement today of the finalists for the 2025 PANZ Book Design Awards. The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) established the awards to promote excellence in, and provide recognition for, the best book design in Aotearoa New Zealand. 'The exceptional calibre of entries this year made some of the categories near-impossible to narrow down into a shortlist, and there was just one category that the judges could agree upon without lively debate,' says convenor Chloe Blades, an artist and manager at Unity Books Auckland. 'This is a testament to the brilliance of the people dedicating their time to bringing New Zealand's finest books to life.' Chloe was joined by Eva Charlton, graphic designer for design studio Extended Whānau and Jo Bailey, designer and educator and researcher at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University. Together they spent many hours selecting the shortlist from a pool of 112 entries. The judges were particularly struck by the strength of submissions for the Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children's Book, where they struggled to narrow down the submissions and settled on a larger shortlist of seven titles to reflect the depth and quality of the books entered. A more sombre, muted colour palette emerged across the entries this year, with the judges noting the predominance of greens and neutrals, a contrast to last year which was dominated by bold, flashy neon. 'This was a nod perhaps to the trend-setting Pantone Colour of the Year for 2025, Mocha Mousse, and the calming, grounding presence of books, especially amidst a tumultuous political and economic climate,' says Chloe. Chloe also noted that open spine binding was another recurring feature which she believes suggests a strong shift in the traditional format as a future looms where books could be regurgitated and thoughtlessly designed by AI. 'From my perspective, seeing what's coming in to the bookshop, New Zealand is pushing the boundaries and challenging what a book is and can be and AI has nothing on our designers.' The judges must now select the winners of the nine categories and choose the recipient of the main prize, the Gerard Reid Award for Best Book sponsored by NielsenIQ BookData. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony in Auckland on Thursday 18 September where attendees will also be able to vote for the BookHub People's Choice Award. The industry's design talent will assemble the next day for the PANZ Book Design Workshop which provides the opportunity to dissect the awards, enjoy panel sessions led by leading book designers and network with peers. The 2025 PANZ Book Design Awards finalists are: Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book · Eileen Mayo's Rare and Endangered Birds of Aotearoa New Zealand by Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū). Designed by Aaron Beehre · Fenoga Tāoga Niue I Aotearoa: Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa edited by Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Kolokesa Uafa Mahina-Tuai, Hikule'o Fe'aomoeako Melaia Mahina and Janson Chau (Mafola Press). Designed by Janson Chau (Alt Group) · Herbst: Architecture in context by John Walsh (Massey University Press). Designed by Alan Deare and Anna Wilkinson (Area Design) · Sight Lines: Women and Art in Aotearoa by Kirsty Baker (Auckland University Press). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) · worm, root, wort... & bane by Ann Shelton (Alice Austen House Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book · Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty by Avril Bell (Auckland University Press). Designed by Gideon Keith (Seven) · Grid: The life and times of First World War fighter ace Keith Caldwell by Adam Claasen (Massey University Press). Cover designed by Nathanael Claasen and Kate Barraclough, interior by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design) · In the Half Light of a Dying Day by C. K. Stead (Auckland University Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) · Japan: An Autobiography by Peter Shaw (Six Point Press). Cover designed by Arch MacDonnell, interior by Arch MacDonnell & Jane MacDonnell (Inhouse) · Slender Volumes by Richard von Sturmer (Spoor Books). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children's Book · A Lot of Silly by Joy Cowley & David Barrow (Gecko Press). Designed by Vida Kelly · The Beach Activity Book: 99 Ideas for Activities by the Water around Aotearoa New Zealand by Rachel Haydon & Pippa Keel Situ (Te Papa Press). Designed by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design) with illustrations by Pippa Keel Situ · The Dream Factory / Te Wheketere Moemoeā by Steph Matuku & Zak Ātea (Huia Publishers). Designed by Te Kani Price & Sophie Hooper (Huia Publishers) · Five Wee Pūteketeke by Nicola Toki & Jo Pearson (Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand). Designed by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design) · Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets/Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina by Qiane Matata-Sipu & Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) · Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal by Hira Nathan and Jessie Eyre with illustrations by Huriana Kopeke-Te Aho (Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand). Designed by Megan van Staden · The Witch of Maketu and the Bleating Lambs by Anika Moa & Rebecca ter Borg (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) PANZ Award for Best Education Book or Series — Primary · Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees: Native Bees of Aotearoa New Zealand by Rachel Weston (Weston Books). Designed by Sarah Elworthy · My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book by Rangi Matamua, Miriama Kamo & Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Scholastic New Zealand). Cover designed by Vida Kelly, interior by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White and Vida Kelly, 1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook · The Food Fountain of Youth by Lonneke Botello Hernandez (Bateman Books). Designed by Floor van Lierop, ( · Kai Feast: Food Stories & Recipes from the Maunga to the Moana by Christall Lowe (Bateman Books). Designed by Christall Lowe and Katrina Duncan · Oikos — An Ode to Food, Family & Friends by Theo Papouis (Oikos). Designed by Seachange · That Green Olive by Olivia Moore (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) Allen & Unwin Award for Best Commercial Book for Adults · 101 Ways to Find Calm: How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind by Rebekah Ballagh (Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand). Designed by Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design), with illustrations by Rebekah Ballagh · All That We Know by Shilo Kino (Moa Press). Cover designed by Rachel Clark, interior by Simon Paterson Bookhouse · Amma by Saraid de Silva (Moa Press). Cover designed by Megan van Staden, interior by Simon Paterson Bookhouse · At The Grand Glacier Hotel by Laurence Fearnley (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Cat Taylor (Cat Taylor Design) · Feijoa by Kate Evans (Moa Press). Designed by Megan van Staden with interior line illustrations by Ruby Watson · Wild Walks Aotearoa: A Guide to Tramping in New Zealand by Hannah-Rose Watt (Penguin Random House New Zealand). Designed by Carla Sy HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover · Bad Archive by Flora Feltham (Te Herenga Waka University Press). Designed by Todd Atticus · Dummies & Doppelgängers by Felicity Milburn (Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū). Designed by Peter Bray · Oikos — An Ode to Food, Family & Friends by Theo Papouis (Oikos). Designed by Seachange · Old Black Cloud: A cultural history of mental depression in Aotearoa New Zealand by Jacqueline Leckie (Massey University Press). Designed by Sarah Elworthy · Sight Lines: Women and Art in Aotearoa by Kirsty Baker (Auckland University Press). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) · worm, root, wort... & bane by Ann Shelton (Alice Austen House Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) Te Papa Press Award for Best Typography · Fenoga Tāoga Niue I Aotearoa: Niue Heritage Journey In Aotearoa edited by Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Toluma'anave Barbara Makuati-Afitu, Kolokesa Uafa Mahina-Tuai, Hikule'o Fe'aomoeako Melaia Mahina and Janson Chau (Mafola Press). Designed by Janson Chau (Alt Group) · Japan: An Autobiography by Peter Shaw (Six Point Press). Cover designed by Arch MacDonnell, interior by Arch MacDonnell & Jane MacDonnell (Inhouse) · Oikos — An Ode to Food, Family & Friends by Theo Papouis (Oikos). Designed by Seachange · Rēwena and Rabbit Stew: The Rural Kitchen in Aotearoa, 1800–1940 by Katie Cooper (Auckland University Press). Designed by Kalee Jackson · Sight Lines: Women and Art in Aotearoa by Kirsty Baker (Auckland University Press). Designed by Katie Kerr (Studio Katie Kerr) · worm, root, wort... & bane by Ann Shelton (Alice Austen House Press). Designed by Duncan Munro (Lucky Stairs Studio) Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Emerging Designer Award Sarah-Louise Crawford · Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War by T K Roxborogh (Huia Publishers) · Te Huarahi Māori: A Māori-Medium Initial Teacher Education Programme edited by Peter J. Keegan, Tania Cliffe-Tautari, Ruth Lemon and Tauwehe Tamati (Huia Publishers) Tahlia Conrad-Hinga · The Eldest Girl by Olivia Aroha Giles (Huia Publishers) · Migration by Steph Matuku (Huia Publishers) · Te Takarangi series: Weeping Waters, Mana Tangata, Terror in our Midst, Huia Histories of Māori, The Parihaka Album, Māori and Parliament, Resistance by various (Huia Publishers) Note: This year the decision was made not to proceed with the Best Educational Book or Series - Secondary / Tertiary due to insufficient entries. THE JUDGING PANEL: Chloe Blades (Convenor) is a manager at Unity Books in Auckland, where she's been bookselling since 2017, and is also a Director on the Board of Booksellers New Zealand. Last year Chloe was on the PANZ Book Design Awards judging panel and recently organised and chaired a panel at Unity on AI and the future of creativity and design, alongside a BBC journalist, Data Analyst, and the Founder of Crane Brothers. She's an artist based in West Auckland, too, featuring in August's Your Home and Garden magazine with exhibitions coming up at Art in the Park and Titirangi's Upstairs Gallery. Eva Charlton is a graphic designer based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland who specialises in design for the arts and culture sector. She currently works as Graphic Designer for design studio Extended Whānau and on independent projects, collaborating with artists, curators, and writers. Recent projects include the publications Rewi: Ata Haere, Kia Tere and Ana Iti: What is that Salty Voice? and the rebrand of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui. Eva previously worked as Graphic Designer for The Dowse Art Museum in Te Awakairangi Lower Hutt and holds a Bachelor of Design from Auckland University of Technology. Dr Jo Bailey is a designer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Her roots before emigrating to Aotearoa are in the UK. As a designer she is interested in 'good design' in all ways: functional, beautiful, equitable and inclusive. Her practice focuses on making complex information more accessible and engaging. That's frequently through graphic and book design (she has designed titles for many publishers in Aotearoa and beyond), and also science communication, which was the focus of her PhD research. She is an educator and researcher at Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University, where she co-leads the Visual Communication Design programme. This is Jo's second time judging the PANZ Book Design Awards
Emirates Woman
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
8 colours we're loving this summer
The spring/summer 2025 runways painted a vivid picture of the season's mood through an unexpectedly soothing yet vibrant colour palette. Gone are the harsh neons of seasons past – 2025 welcomes a sophisticated spectrum of wearable hues that range from creamy neutrals to zesty brights. Here are the seven key colours that will define summer 2025 fashion, each bringing its own unique charm to your seasonal wardrobe. Butter Yellow 1/3 Jacquemus La Robe Vela Flounce Maxi Dress, Dhs5,887 This pale, creamy yellow has emerged as the season's most versatile neutral, replacing traditional beige in designers' collections. Seen everywhere from Chanel's elegant suits to Zimmermann's flowing dresses, butter yellow works equally well for daytime tailoring and evening gowns. Its soft golden undertones make it flattering across skin tones, while its neutral quality allows for easy pairing with everything from white denim to chocolate brown separates. Mocha Mousse 1/3 Prada Triangle-logo cropped jacket, Dhs8,700 Pantone's Color of the Year for 2025 makes a strong case for brown as the new black. Designers like Max Mara and Prada showcased the depth and sophistication of chocolate brown in luxurious linen dresses, tailored coats, and buttery leather accessories. This shade brings warmth to summer dressing while maintaining an urban edge, perfect for everything from office wear to weekend outfits when paired with lighter neutrals or bright citrus tones. Ballet Pink 1/3 Bottega Veneta Andiamo intrecciato leather tote, Dhs21,250 Moving away from the bold pinks of previous seasons, 2025 introduces a more delicate, romantic pink reminiscent of ballet slippers and rose petals. Alaïa and Miu Miu demonstrated how this whisper-soft hue can look modern and sophisticated rather than saccharine. The key is in its subtle blue undertones that keep it from feeling too sweet, making it ideal for everything from tailored suiting to ethereal eveningwear. Aperol Orange 1/3 Louis Vuitton Monogram Fil Coupé Shirt Dress, Dhs13,600 For those who crave color, designers offered the perfect solution in this juicy, cocktail-inspired orange. Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton showed how this vibrant shade can feel both playful and polished. Unlike previous seasons' neon oranges, this version has a slightly muted quality that makes it more wearable, especially when balanced with neutral tones like beige or white. It's the ultimate hue for making a statement while still feeling appropriate for daytime. Icy Blue 1/3 Tom Ford Georgette maxi dress, Dhs19,085 Blue takes on a frosty, ethereal quality for summer 2025. Chloé and Prabal Gurung used this pale, icy tone to create looks that felt both fresh and sophisticated. The color works particularly well in the season's light-as-air fabrics, from sheer overlays to flowing silk dresses. Its cool undertones make it a perfect choice for hot summer days, offering a visual cooling effect that's both stylish and practical. Spring Green 1/2 Victoria Beckham Asymmetric draped satin midi dress, Dhs4,600 Green appeared across the spectrum on runways, but the standout was this bright, lively spring green at Valentino and Victoria Beckham. Neither too minty nor too olive, this perfect middle-ground green brings energy to any outfit without overwhelming. It's particularly striking in structured pieces like blazers and midi skirts, where its vibrancy can really shine against more neutral backgrounds. Sea Foam 1/2 Alaïa Turtleneck Midi Dress, Dhs8,490 Erdem and other designers proposed this soft greenish-blue as a surprising neutral alternative. More interesting than standard beige but just as versatile, sea foam works beautifully with all the other colors in the 2025 palette. It's especially flattering in the season's flowing silhouettes and textured fabrics, adding depth and interest while maintaining an overall softness. Misty Lilac 1/3 Loro Piana André linen shirt, Dhs3,080 A surprise standout in the 2025 palette, misty lilac brings a soft, romantic touch to summer dressing. Designers like Valentino and Dior showcased this delicate purple-gray hybrid in flowing chiffon dresses and tailored separates, offering a sophisticated alternative to traditional pastels. With its muted, dusky undertones, this versatile shade pairs beautifully with butter yellow for a soft contrast or with chocolate brown for unexpected depth. Unlike brighter purples, misty lilac maintains a subtle, almost neutral quality that makes it surprisingly wearable for day and night. The summer 2025 color palette offers something for every taste, from those who prefer subtle sophistication to those who love bold statements. What makes this season particularly exciting is how these colors work together – imagine butter yellow with ballet pink, or mocha mousse with aperol orange. The combinations are endless, and all promise to capture the season's optimistic yet relaxed mood perfectly. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied Feature Image: Pinterest
Cosmopolitan
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Brown is the unexpected colour of the summer! Here are 15 dresses to shop now that will suit everyone
Anyone with their finger on the fashion pulse will know, brown was the biggest colour trend of autumn winter 2024. From our suede boots to our suede bag, our accessories and more were all a rich shade of chocolate. So we were hardly surprised when Pantone deemed 'Mocha Mousse' the colour of 2025, giving us the perfect excuse to carry the hue into our new year wardrobes. However, we didn't expect to still be obsessing over brown come summer, a season typically defined by sunshine shades of yellow and sky blue, along with pretty pastel pinks and purples. And yet, we find ourselves *still* drawn to brown in all its forms: chestnut, coffee, caramel, tan and more. We're even ditching our trusty, go-to black summer sandals for luxe-looking brown designs. We're applying the same thinking to the rest of our ensembles. Sure, the white summer dress hasn't quite been dethroned as July's hero item. But, for those looking to elevate their look and stand out from the crowd, a brown summer dress is a sure-fire way to achieve street star style status. Below, our round up of the best to shop now... We've been living in our linen trousers as of late, but if you're looking for alternative ways to wear linen this summer you can't beat a breezy dress in our fave hue. Draping and ruching have emerged as something of a micro trend across summer dresses this szn. We think the style looks particularly expensive in a rich, chocolate colourway. Combine our favourite colour with our favourite print, and what do you get? A dreamy brown gingham dress, of course! Want to elevate your summer dress game further? Opt for an asymmetric neckline for the smallest of details that will have a big impact. Another of this season's trending dress styles, we love a brown drop waist number. The neutral shade makes the silhouette feel easier to pull off, somehow. Follow Alex on Instagram. Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there's nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she's passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
GSM Arena
18-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Leak: the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion will soon be available in Pantone Mocha Mousse
Pantone declared Mocha Mousse the Color of the Year 2025. It is described as a 'warming, brown hue imbued with richness'. This color was already featured on the Razr 50 Ultra/Razr+ 2024 and the Edge 50 Neo, but Motorola liked it so much that it will use it on another phone. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion in Mocha Mousse (leaked image) The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion will soon add Mocha Mousse to its color palette, according to YTECHB. The 60 Fusion is currently available in four Pantone colors: Slipstream, Amazonite, Mykonos Blue and Zephyr. Note that availability varies by region. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion in Slipstream, Amazonite and Zephyr There's no word on when the Mocha Edge 60 Fusion will become available, though it's possible that it will launch alongside the Swarovski-studded Razr 60 on August 5. For more on the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, we have a written and a video review. By the way, the Motorola Razr+ 2025, which is an IP48-rated re-release of the Razr+ 2024, also features a Mocha Mousse version. You can see it in our video review. Source Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
