Episode 39: Texture and Colour

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.

  1. Broad categories of texture, including weight, weave, drape, and shine. (at 1.34)
  2. Why does texture matter, adapting to our Season, and texture ‘stereotypes’. (at 5.33)
  3. General comments for the 12 Seasons, fabrics in drapes and kits vs. apparel. (at 24.31)
  4. Texture for Springs (at 26.44)
  5. Texture for Summers (at 32.12)
  6. Texture for Autumns (at 41.21)
  7. Texture for Winters (at 50.08)

Duration total: 62 minutes

Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating to Chrysalis Colour Analysis, or at LinkedIn on Christine’s profile page at Christine Scaman.

Show Notes:

The Questions discussed in today’s show:

  1. Broad categories of texture, including weight, weave, drape, and shine. (at 1.34)
  2. Why does texture matter, adapting to our Season, and texture ‘stereotypes’. (at 5.33)
  3. General comments for the 12 Seasons, fabrics in drapes and kits vs. apparel. (at 24.31)
  4. Texture for Springs (at 26.44)
  5. Texture for Summers (at 32.12)
  6. Texture for Autumns (at 41.21)
  7. 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

Find a colour analyst near you by choosing Colour Analysts in the menu bar at the top of the page.

The Season Cycle:

Season Circle c-w-n-min

Your Podcast Hosts:

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