Pantone is ushering in the New Year with a color prediction that's easy to get behind. The trend-forecasting color institute announced Thursday that Mocha Mousse is the shade to watch across fashion,

The announcement of Mocha Mousse as 2025's defining shade marks a significant shift in the cultural zeitgeist.

Pantone’s focus was on harmony, and a return to nature. “It’s about reframing experiences, understanding the importance of little pleasures and living in the moment,” explained Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.

Since the hue was already trending at fashion shows in September it's not as hard as you think to incorporate it into your wardrobe. Here are some essentials by Black-owned brands.

Mocha Mousse. The warm brown shade feels deliciously cozy for the cold winter months, so we’re already planning out ways to add it to our home decor. We browsed Amazon to find some pieces that you can snag right now to bring the hue into your house,

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