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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766205338500Screenshot 2025-12-20 at 12.33.41 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Elena Pina Callado Filipiniana by Happy Andrada. Photo courtesy of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde"/>Elena Pina Callado Filipiniana by Happy Andrada. Photo courtesy of De La Salle–College of Saint BenildeMANILA — A soft, airy white known as Cloud Dancer has been named the Color of the Year for 2026, reflecting a growing shift toward calm, simplicity, and intentional design after years of visual and digital overstimulation.</div>The shade, officially identified as PANTONE 11-4201, is the first white ever chosen for the annual distinction. While global trend forecasters describe it as a symbol of clarity and quiet reflection, Filipino designers see it as a timely response to how people now want to live, dress, and create.Local fashion designer Fred Leysa said the choice signals a broader reset across industries.“There is a collective desire for a fresh start — from politics and work to social media and daily life,” Leysa said in a release from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.Leysa described Cloud Dancer as a structural, versatile hue that works across fashion, interiors, and product design, serving as a neutral base that allows form, texture, and craftsmanship to stand out.In fashion, the shade lends itself naturally to comfort-driven silhouettes that continue to dominate runways and wardrobes.Leysa said it works beautifully in spongy or padded shapes, rounded forms, and soft textures. “Seek comfort in statement pieces which highlight texture and form against the serene backdrop of this soft white,” he recommended. “Let this color offer a refuge from the harshness of modern life.” He added that Cloud Dancer’s lightness also translates well to fluid fabrics such as chiffon and jersey, offering ease of movement and wearability from day to night.Designer and educator Roxoanne Bagano-Dizon, who teaches at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde’s Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) program, encouraged Filipinos to see the shade as a foundation rather than a fleeting trend.“Treat it as a foundational color – a versatile base tone – rather than a trend that feels overwhelming,” she said.Bagano-Dizon said the color fits seamlessly into 2026 fashion themes centered on comfort, sustainability, and refined simplicity. It can be worn in monochromatic looks or paired with bolder colors, metallics, or earthy tones for contrast.“Start with statement pieces like blazers, tailored trousers, trench coats, coord sets, as well as flowy dresses, knitwear, and layered outfits as these items are timeless and easy to style repeatedly,” she advised.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1766205493724United in REPAMANA by REPAMANA is a nod to the union of a traditional man and human with intertwined vulnerability at the center of its theme. Photo from REPAMANA.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Repamana is a nod to the union of a traditional man and human with intertwined vulnerability at the center of its theme. Photo from Repamana courtesy of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde"/>Repamana is a nod to the union of a traditional man and human with intertwined vulnerability at the center of its theme. Photo from Repamana courtesy of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde</div>For styling, she noted that Cloud Dancer pairs especially well with natural materials like linen, silk, wool, and leather. Accessories — including bags, shoes, scarves, and eyewear — also offer an easy way to adopt the shade without committing to a full look.In beauty, the clean white tone serves as a blank canvas for creativity, from minimalist nail designs to bold eye makeup and hair color accents. White nails, graphic liners, and subtle shimmers offer a fresh alternative to louder palettes, while still allowing for personalization.Beyond fashion and beauty, Cloud Dancer is gaining traction in home interiors, where it is associated with rest and visual clarity. Used in furniture, furnishings, or walls, the shade creates spa-like bathrooms, open kitchens, and calm living spaces designed for slowing down.“In the midst of social media’s endless, noisy scroll, we can find calm by creating little havens of peace within our homes – spaces that invite stillness, clarity, and quiet reflection,” Leysa said, who is likewise a Benilde FDM homegrown talent-turned-educator.The shade’s minimalist quality also makes it appealing for packaging and branding, where it places focus on product quality and craftsmanship. Often paired with black or subtle textures, it conveys restraint, luxury, and sustainability — especially when used with recycled or eco-conscious materials.Leysa added that the trend aligns with a growing mindfulness among Filipino consumers.&quot;We encourage you to embrace the mindfulness of a conscious consumer – supporting local brands whose messages and values resonate more personally and meaningfully,” he said.

With Cloud Dancer setting the tone for 2026, Filipino creatives and design educators from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde reflect on why minimalism, comfort, and intention are becoming central to fashion and lifestyle choices.

With Cloud Dancer setting the tone for 2026, Filipino creatives and design educators from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde reflect on why minimalism, comfort, and intention are becoming central to fashion and lifestyle choices.

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Designers lean into calm, comfort as Cloud Dancer named Color of the Year 2026

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Published Dec 20, 2025 12:48 PM PHT

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