EP 02. Color of 2025, ‘Mocha Mousse’ & Styling TIPS!
(뉴욕 스타일리스트가 알려주는 2025 컬러 ‘모카 무스’ 활용법)
FASHION BIZ Magazine featured
I am a New York-based fashion journalist and photographer for the Korean fashion magazine FASHION BIZ.
I was working on a photo story about the color of 2025, Mocha Mousse, and the color palettes we can expect to see this upcoming spring.
For this episode, we will discuss this year’s color, Mocha Mousse, with New York City-based stylists Mariela Suaya and Megan Tischhauser.
Mariela and Megan got certificates from FIT for styling and working as freelance stylists in NYC.
I’ve asked for their thoughts on the color, styling tips, and how we can best incorporate Mocha Mousse into our outfits.
Mariela Suaya: Mocha Mousse is not just any brown—it has a unique pink undertone that makes it a versatile shade, suitable for all four seasons.
Megan Tischhauser: The color’s versatility allows it to be styled in both playful, retro combinations with bright colors and sophisticated, neutral palettes, making it a timeless and practical choice that people likely already own.
Summarize & part of our interview
5 Diff. Color Palettes that Pantone shared for us to consider this year to use ‘Mocha Mousse’ in daily
A core range of beige, cream, taupe, and brown tones provide a strong and versatile base layer, setting a new pace of elegant simplicity and opening a wide array of design possibilities.
Description from Pantone Website
Mocha Mousse nestles in, offsetting the vibrancy of this uniquely balanced, multi-colored, and somewhat exotic grouping of tones both warm and cool.
Description from Pantone Website
These two Color Palettes,
‘RELAXED ELEGANCE’ & ‘UNIQUELY BALANCED’
are the most used so far at the beginning of the Spring of 2025
3 other Color Palettes to consider that Pantone shared
Sophisticated brown hues coalesce with nuanced contrasts of blue and gray for a classic and compatible statement.
A shimmering Buffed Beige adds an elegant touch.
Tastefully tempting Mocha Mousse combines with other delicious hues in a delectable palette inspired by mouth-watering confections.
A cornucopia of suggestively scented floral tones blended with a soft mocha and shaded willow green leads us down a pathway of gray cobblestones.
Description from Pantone Website
Styling TIP & things to consider while using ‘MOCHA MOUSSE.’
shared by Mariela Suaya & Megan Tischhauser (NYC Freelance Stylist)
It is one of the shades of brown but has a slight ‘pink’ undertone. Because of this, some people who have a ‘pink’ undertone have to be careful and more considerate before using multiple pieces on them when styling.
It is a versatile color, so it can easily be combined with various colors and depends on the aesthetic that you want to show. It is also such a timeless color, so many people might already own clothing pieces that are this color.
Styles that are trending this year is also perfect with ‘Mocha Mousse’ such as boho style, casual athletic style, fisher man style, etc
Thank you so much to Mariela & Megan for sharing their time and thoughts for the interview!
Stay tuned for the NEXT episode about NYC Fashion Trends!