Fashion must-haves in Pantone’s colour of the year: cloud dancer!

Pantone’s Colour of the Year radiates a quiet kind of clarity. Cloud Dancer is a soft, natural white. It holds an unspoken ease that instantly resets the eye. Boring? When it comes to fashion, it’s anything but. Calm yet authoritative, the shade taps into our collective craving for simplicity amidst the chaos of modern life. Perched between the precision of a true white and the warmth of sunlit neutrals, this understated pick is already shaping design conversations for 2026, and on the runways, it’s become a statement in restraint.

In Chloe, Ferragamo, and The Row’s Spring/Summer ‘26 collections, it appeared as diaphanous dresses, sculpted tailoring, and impeccably clean separates. Its dreamlike quality evokes early morning light or the crisp purity of freshly laundered cotton, yet its impact is far from delicate. It’s intentional, elevated, and perfectly aligned with fashion’s shift toward thoughtful minimalism. At a time when clarity and balance feel essential, Cloud Dancer comes as a palette cleanser, guiding us toward a gentler future.

Below are some of our favourite wardrobe staples graced with hues of Cloud Dancer:

Clio Peppiatt Ariel Mini Dress, ₹3,53,980

Chloe Long Ruffled Dress In Silk, ₹4,49,000
 

Chorus Dawn Bloom Skirt, ₹38,800

AK-OK 3D Embossed Full Sleeve Tee, ₹8,000

Lovebirds Studio Honey Comb Top, ₹19,900

Dior Flared Jeans, ₹2,60,000

Dhruv Kapoor Tie-up Balloon Shirt, ₹17,000

 
Deme By Gabriella Kianna Set, ₹46,125

Polene Numero Dix Textured Chalk, ₹55,800

Chanel Pearl Minaudiere, price upon request

Outhouse The Midi Disco Bag in Shell, ₹59,150

 

Hermes Kelly Double Tour Bracelet, ₹65,700

Lune Classis Toggle Pearl Necklace, ₹15,000

Louis Vuitton Victorine Wallet, ₹50,500

Prada Symbole Sunglasses, ₹40,000

Puma Speedcat Pearlized Ballet Shoes, ₹8,999

Adidas Tokyo Shoes, ₹8,999

Pace Shoes Frida Ivory, ₹8,999

Balmain Wedge Ankle Boots, ₹1,48,420

 

Ami Paris Embroidery Cap, ₹19,000