Dreamy pastel colours take us back to the childhood. A collection of colours melting together within the sky captures the essence of uninhibited pastels, a crisp colour story showing that colour is back and is the next trend for the season.

The fresh, vibrant colours this summer are inspired by wild nature and beaches. The pastel bright and light breezy fabrics lend a relaxed vibe to the collection with playful all-over and lush tropical prints.

Layer checks in pastels over printed tees and shorts for a beach ready look. Easy volume t-shirts in light and mid weight fabrics provide versatile smart casual fashion.

Easy-fit tank tops are one of the key products this season. Tropical prints on pastel grounds are designed for perfect beach holidays this high-summer.

Summers are hot and dry in most part of the country and fashion gets to its minimal side. Fabrics get lighter and colours move towards neutral or bright side of the palette. This season colour plays the key role, as the trend is minimal for styling.

There is a unique and individual palette of pastels this spring-summer. This palette provides a dose of freedom while creating a youthful presence. These pastel shades have a luminous quality and bring a candied youthful vibe.

Various shades of blues, yellow, mint, pink and pale salmon hues find their way into men and women’s wardrobe. Pastel colours look new in rugged-styles made out of cotton and various blends.

Pastel greens

Ice cream hues of green, like pistachio along with mint, sea foam green and lime are the key pastel shades of green this spring summer.

Chino shorts in pastel colours and structured fabric can be clubbed with bright coloured polo t-shirt. Polo t-shirts in orange, yellow, red or navy and black can be paired very well with these chino shorts in pastel colours.

Shirts and crew neck t-shirts in neutral colour or some mild ombre dyed shirts for men also goes well with these pastel shades. For women pastel green t-shirts can be worn with boyfriend fit jeans in various shades of blue and layering the look with a check shirt in boxy fit.

Pastel pinks

Across the spectrum, pink is a unisex colour this spring summer. Milky pink and marshmallow pink shades are being used as key pink shades for the retro fashion direction.

As a statement piece or a matching set, these shades of pink are ideal for summer styling. Play with tone and textures along with the finishes to create the required drama. For men, along with casual and semi-formal shirts in crisp fabrics, shorts, polo t-shirts, and crew neck tees are the key products.

The key rule for men’s styling is to keep it simple, as its summer time! For women’s these colours can be clubbed with a pair of knee ripped high waist jeans in light blue shade (more towards used jeans and out of 80s retro look).

Pastel blues

Blue is the evergreen colour across all seasons and genders. The pastel shades of blue are as popular as the core colours itself. Cadet blue, light turquoise, air force blue and various shades of aqua are the prominent colours of the season.

For men and women both, these colours can be worn with white, blacks or any neutral shades. White hot pants or a short goes well with aqua shades of blue.

For women, heavy washed denim shorts with raw edges or a distressed look heavy washed denim skirt does the styling job easy for all pastel shades.

Checks in pastels

Along with solids these shades are very much in trend for check patterns. Keeping the base as white or any neutral shade, these shades of blues, green and pinks are seen in window pane checks and bigger blockey checks for men and women.

There is a slight hint of glitter or lurex yarn along with some other fancy design elements when it comes to checks for women. Checks for men are more on the washed look and feel with pastel shade as the key highlight.

The writer is design head, Spykar lifestyle