6 Color Trends I'm Retiring in 2022 (and What I'll Replace Them With)

T-minus 66 days until the start of 2022. Are you ready? If you're anything like me, the answer is probably no, but that doesn't mean your closet can't be prepared for the beginning of a new year. Taking inspiration from both runways and street style, I settled on six major color trends that will be all over the fashion scene next year.
For instance, Proenza Schouler and Ganni are advocating for a very specific shade of orange for 2022, while Valentino and Lanvin are all in with a royalty-inspired hue that's fit for a princess. I also included two color combos that will make you look instantly on-trend next year. Shop my colorful picks below.
Retiring: Neon Pink
Replacing With: Bubblegum Pink
Chanel S/S 22 runway
Victor Glemaud S/S 22 runway
Poppy Delevingne looks so cute in this bubblegum-pink coat in Paris.
Retiring: Dove Gray
Replacing With: Graphic Black and White
Chanel S/S 22 runway
Beyoncé is here doing what she does best: starting trends.
Pernille Teisbaek has the right idea with her black-and-white outfit.
This similar sweater is also a great buy if you're not looking for a bodysuit.
Retiring: Burnt Orange
Replacing With: Traffic-Cone Orange
Proenza Schouler S/S 22 runway
Ganni S/S 22 runway
Emili Sindlev styled her bright-orange oversize shirt with skinny red pants.
Retiring: Lilac
Replacing With: Emerald Purple
Valentino S/S 22 runway
Lanvin S/S 22 runway
This shade of purple has long been associated with royalty and wealth.
Retiring: Mint Green
Replacing With: Pink and Green
Brandon Maxwell S/S 22 runway
I'm obsessed with all the colors in this fun outfit.
Yep, pink and green make a great team.
Retiring: Head-to-Toe White
Replacing With: Head-to-Toe Tan
Miu Miu S/S 22 runway
Max Mara S/S 22 runway
A neutral outfit is a perfect backdrop for showing off a beautiful new bag.
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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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