2025 Brides – News announcement

Pantone Unveils Mocha Mousse as the 2025 Colour of the Year

What will this mean for you?  You do not have to be a slave to this yearly trend you are an individual, you know what you love, you enjoy certain flowers and have already planned your bouquet.

Curious though?  Read on….

 Pantone made a splash recently by announcing its 2025 Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse. Described as a comforting, earthy brown, Mocha Mousse symbolises harmony, balance, and a deep connection to nature. It evokes the warmth of simple pleasures - coffee, chocolate, and soft textures - while offering a touch of sophistication and timelessness.

So, what does this mean for the floral industry?  In 2025, we predict Mocha Mousse will inspire a beautiful duality in floral design: a blend of earthy elegance and bold vibrancy that uniquely balances natural warmth with striking colour contrasts.

Floral Trends: Bold Blooms Meet Earthy Foundations

While Mocha Mousse provides a grounding neutral base, 2025’s floral scene won’t be stuck in a boring beige phase. Though neutral and beige tones will remain an option, we don’t foresee a full return to the 2021-2022 trend of muted palettes with dried elements and dusty hues. Instead, Mocha Mousse will be paired with vibrant, jewel-toned blooms, ushering in a new era of dynamic, nature-inspired arrangements.

Expect to see a resurgence of blooms in shades like:

·        Chocolate dahlias and cosmos

·        Taupe roses and bronze bearded irises

·        Japanese Arisaema and Kissed by Chocolate Delphinium

Mocha Mousse will also be beautifully contrasted with new Pantone colours such as:

·        Desert Flower (warm, burnt orange)

·        Cattleya Orchid (vibrant magenta)

·        Opera Mauve (soft, muted purple)

·        Blue Curacao (refreshing tropical blue)

·        Spicy Mustard (bold yellow)

·        Winery (deep, wine red)

This rich, vibrant palette ensures floral designs that are both grounded and lively, making them perfect for everything from weddings to everyday décor.

Sustainability Meets Style

The sustainability trend has been going strong in the last few years. Mocha Mousse’s nature-inspired appeal will inspire an even stronger sustainability movement within the floral industry. Expect to see:

·        More locally sourced blooms and eco-conscious arrangements.

·        A rise in wooden and organic elements like driftwood, bark, and moss.

·        More greenery in emerald and moss tones to add depth and texture to designs.

Container Trends: Rustic Revival

In 2025, rustic, weathered containers and vintage-inspired vases in shades of brown will enhance the warmth of Mocha Mousse. These vessels, with natural textures and distressed finishes, bring a sense of timeless comfort that complements earthy tones, making floral arrangements feel both grounded and elevated.

A Colour Story for the Future

Mocha Mousse offers florists the opportunity to create designs that feel both modern and timeless, blending earthy tones with bold, lively colours. This fusion goes beyond aesthetics into a broader cultural narrative, representing a balance between tradition and innovation, nature and modernity, calm and energy.  As society increasingly seeks harmony and balance, Mocha Mousse captures the spirit of a world reconnecting with its roots while embracing vibrant self-expression.