In today’s show…
We discuss the relationships between fabric texture and colour, shine in textile and skin tone, and the fabrics we find most evocative for the 12 Seasons of natural colouring.
- Broad categories of texture, including weight, weave, drape, and shine. (at 1.34)
- Why does texture matter, adapting to our Season, and texture ‘stereotypes’. (at 5.33)
- General comments for the 12 Seasons, fabrics in drapes and kits vs. apparel. (at 24.31)
- Texture for Springs (at 26.44)
- Texture for Summers (at 32.12)
- Texture for Autumns (at 41.21)
- Texture for Winters (at 50.08)
Duration total: 62 minutes
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Episode 39: Texture and Colour
Show Notes:
The Questions discussed in today’s show:
- Broad categories of texture, including weight, weave, drape, and shine. (at 1.34)
- Why does texture matter, adapting to our Season, and texture ‘stereotypes’. (at 5.33)
- General comments for the 12 Seasons, fabrics in drapes and kits vs. apparel. (at 24.31)
- Texture for Springs (at 26.44)
- Texture for Summers (at 32.12)
- Texture for Autumns (at 41.21)
- Texture for Winters (at 50.08)
Line, Style, and Image analysts at Chrysalis Colour are here under the Resources tab.
Fabric Colour Sets for the 12 Seasons in the 12 Blueprints Shop.
Christine’s YouTube video, Introducing Fabric Colour Sets.
Christine’s YouTube video, How to Wear Spring Colours.
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Christine Scaman is located in Prince Edward Island, Canada. In addition to in-person Colour Analysis, Christine blogs about Colour and 12 Seasons. Christine is an instructor for the Colour Analyst training program.

Christine Scaman
Jorunn Hernes is located in Norway, where she offers in-person 12-Season Colour Analysis. Jorunn blogs in English and Norwegian about colour and style, with particular focus on minimalism and practicality.

Jorunn Hernes
fascinating topic today. It is such fun to listen to the two of you sharing ideas and coming up with another. The visual images really work for me, and the picture of the pavlova resonates with me. I can now see why rough and shiny things just don’t work for me. I have never been one for a jean jacket or structured blazer, or a leather coat or jacket, just feels wrong. Such a complex subject. I am constantly going back over previous podcasts, blogs and videos as well as pinterest to keep my eye up to date on the complexities of True Summer and not veer too far into the softer or brighter sides.
Well done ladies.
Christine and I are delighted whenever we hear that the podcast topics resonate with our listeners, so thank you for this, Diane. It’s good to know that it’s possible to convey visual images in an audio podcast 🙂
It is a lifelong and fascinating project to keep exploring your Season and deepening your understanding of it, like you’re doing. And texture is another interesting aspect of interpreting and expressing our Seasons and ourselves.
Again, thanks for listening and responding!