Goodbye, Barbie Pink, and hello, Peach Fuzz.
The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its choice for color of the year for 2024 and described it as "an appealing peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange [that] inspires belonging, recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us a space to be, feel, and heal and to flourish from."
The calming color will eventually make its way into everything from fashion and beauty to paints and home decor. The muted tone pairs well with everything from muted orange and salmon pink tones to neutrals like cream, tan, lavender, teal, berry, and mint green.
What does this mean for fashion? Peach Fuzz is the new neutral.
The calming color of the year will eventually make its way into everything from fashion and beauty to paints and home decor.Photo courtesy of Pantone Color Institute
Those looking to sport the trendiest 2024 hue should look for staples like dresses and tops and incorporate the shade into accessories. Sunglasses, jewelry, handbags, and shoes are a great way to mix Peach Fuzz into any look.
From runway couture to caftans and the coolest high tops, we've rounded up the best ways for Houstonians to sport their love for Peach Fuzz.
The Spring/Summer 2024 collection from the iconic French design house includes several dresses in the sought-after peach hue. Shop the River Oaks District boutique for their latest drops of runway looks and ready-to-wear items.
French luxury brand Balmain has several dresses in the peachy hue including this one from its 2024 Spring/Summer Collection. Photo courtesy of Balmain
Chuck 70 Vintage Canvas hightops in color Tiger Moth are unisex and a great way to make anyone look cool and casual. Find the Converse stores at Houston Premium Outlets or Katy Mills.
Add a pop of peach to any outfit with these Chuck Taylor high tops.Photo by Converse
This season, a pop of peach will tie together any outfit. The Flamingo Swarovski Melange Knotted Headband from River Oaks District's Lele Sadoughi is luxurious and neutral enough to go with everything. The headband is hand-embellished with navette, oval, and round Orange Ignite, Rose Peach, and AB genuine Swarovski crystals and has 14k gold plated settings.
This luxe headband is made with semi precious stones, Swarovski crystals, and 14K gold plated settings. Photo by Lele Sadoughi
The Leonie Ballet Flat is a slender flat crafted from Italian lambskin leather in a lovely peach tone that takes inspiration from traditional ballet footwear. The shoes are not only soft and comfortable but also in line with the ballet flat trend that became popular this fall and will hold steady through spring and summer. Available at Nordstrom or Saks 5th Avenue in the Galleria.
Loeffler Randall's ballet flats are soft, comfortable, and will pair with everything from jeans to dresses. Photo by
Cassis in Conch Ikat dress from Mirth features pleated puff sleeves with a curved opening and a deep v-neck and comes with either a scalloped or flat hem. It was hand loomed by weavers in south India, yarn by yarn, without electricity; ikat is made by dyeing batches of yarn using tie and dye methods before going on the loom to create the pattern.
Get in on the Peach Fuzz craze with Houston's Mirth brand. Photo by Mirth
The beauty world is not immune from the peachy buzz. Tom Ford's latest drop, Bitter Peach, is an eau de parfum that captures the nectar-filled flesh notes of a peach at its peak. The scent, found at Nordstrom and perfect for spring, is already a TikTok darling, so if you want to get your hands on it, act fast.
Smell like the peak of summer with Tom Ford's Bitter Peach available at Nordstrom.Photo courtesy of Tom Ford
Inspired by fashion icon Brigitte Bardot, this pair of sunnies by Houston-based Transparent Sunglasses is designed to ensure you feel ladylike and chic. The pearl frame is paired with a groovy gradient brown lens for the perfect touch of playful sophistication.
Bridget Bardot-inspired sunglasses in the shade of the season will work well from spring into summer. Photo by Transparent Sunglasses
Shop at River Oaks District's luxe Australian brand, Zimmerman, who was in on the peach trend even before Pantone made their announcement. The brand's Ginger Lantern Sleeve Shirt and Ginger Denim Barrel pants in Dusty Peach are from their Summer Swim 2023 Collection but will continue to make a splash this season.
Snag this two-piece set from Zimmerman before it's gone. Photo courtesy of Zimmerman
Blue Hills brings a cool mix of fashion, accessories, and brands, including first-timer Sézane, to the Round Top shopping scene.Photo Courtesy of Blue Hills
The Compound offers an elevated mix of new, vintage, and upcycled fashion for stylish Round Top shoppers.Photo courtesy of The Compound
Marburger Farm combines its famous antique show with plenty of opportunities to shop for vintage fashion, boots, and accessories.Photo courtesy of Marburger Farm Antique Show 
Zapp Hall has it all. From an indoor/outdoor setting to the antique atmosphere only a 1903 dance hall can provide.Photo courtesy of Zapp Hall