"Leatrice Eiseman" is an American color specialist, who assists companies in their color choice in a range of areas, including packaging, logos, and interior design. She is the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, a division of Pantone/Pantone, Inc., and the author of six books on color, one of which won an award from the Independent Publisher's Association.

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Pay attention to your feelings, ... Don't be concerned with what others think. Color is a highly personal choice.

Putting these two together is really a spectacular combination, ... We saw a lot of it on the runways last season and designers seem to love it.

As anybody who's ever gotten flowers knows, you immediately have an emotional response. When they are put into particular color combinations, the message is made even more meaningful.

Black is what it is . Black is always going to be a constant. It's a classic.

After querying designers and compiling our statistical analysis, we know what direction people are leaning in this season. And with retailers more and more in tune to what their customers need, there is a deliberate attempt to get certain colors into stores.

A larger reason people are attracted to blue is the whole issue of water and whether or not there's going to be enough to drink.

The fashion industry is finally acknowledging that people are going back into their closet each year, and they have to give shoppers something fresh to wear with the dependable chestnuts. I tell companies it's got to be a dependable mix of trends and product development. If it's all about trends, you're immediately dating the product.

There is a heavy use of neutral colors and smoky tones. People are being more cautious, and neutral colors have traditionally provided the backbone of a wardrobe.