Move over, Mocha Mousse, there’s a new It colour in town. Which one, you ask? The answer: Cloud Dancer. Yes, you heard that right, the powers at the Pantone Colour Institute made their annual call on the hue of the year earlier this month, revealing an airy, clean cloud-like white as the Colour of the Year for 2026.
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Described by the institute themselves as “a lofty white that reads like a breath of fresh air and is imbued with a feeling of serenity”, the shade immediately feels unassuming at first glance. Calm, pure, a little divine, maybe even outdated. But look a little closer, and you’ll see an invitation to slow down at a time when the world around is in a constant state of unrest. It feels almost symbolic of a clean slate, a much-needed blank canvas to start afresh, which makes sense with the arrival of a new year. January is when resolutions are zealously drawn up, and routines are set in order to diligently commit to said resolutions. This pristine, off-white hue aptly mirrors that sentiment.
Over the spring/summer 2026 runways, the serene colour showed up in more ways than one—splashed across flowy dresses, tailored outerwear, and even simple coord sets. Dior, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Jil Sander all gave the unassuming hue their own spin, cementing the humble colour’s place in the season’s language.
And styling-wise, the colour is disarmingly versatile. The simplest option is a dress, but you can also wear it as a top with a trusty pair of jeans, dressed up or down with statement accessories. And for the ones who don’t like to play it safe, a chic all-white coord set is the way to go.
Below, check out Vogue Singapore’s guide on how to wear Cloud Dancer like a pro for the upcoming months.
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Denim all the way
It’s a foolproof outfit formula: a white jacket paired with your good old jeans. Finish the look with your favourite sunglasses and a statement bag to take it to the next level.
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Denim all the way: Frame cropped tweed jacket, $546
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Denim all the way: Loewe ribbed-knit silk tank top, $990
Available at MyTheresa.
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Denim all the way: Balmain high-rise bootcut jeans, $1,426
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Denim all the way: Valentino Garavani VLogo slingback pumps, $1,272
Available at Farfetch.
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Denim all the way: The Row Peggy leather shoulder bag, $4,620
Available at MyTheresa.
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Ruffles galore
One could never go wrong with a flirty ruffled dress along with matching accessories to tie the look together. Perfect for days when you’re looking to add some character and pizzazz sans the effort.
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Ruffles galore: Manolo Blahnik suede pumps, $1,349
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Ruffles galore: Alaïa Le Teckel shoulder bag, $4,553
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Ruffles galore: Saint Laurent cat-eye sunglasses, $568
Available at MyTheresa.
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Lace up
In case you didn’t already know, lace is having a moment this season. Incorporate this romantic fabric in the colour of the year with a cinched jacket, paired with mini shorts and knee-high boots. Accessorise as you go.
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Lace up: Dolce & Gabbana vittoria leather shoulder bag, $2,235
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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It's all in the details: Miu Miu gold-tone sunglasses, $771
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Two-piece wonders
A matching set instantly feels polished and takes the stress out of putting an outfit together. Throw in a statement shoe and a matching bag to pull it all together.
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Two-piece wonders: Chloé double-breasted cloqué blazer, $3,029
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Two-piece wonders: Rixo lace-trimmed maxi skirt, $204
Available at MyTheresa.
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Two-piece wonders: Jimmy Choo patent-leather pumps, $1,227
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Two-piece wonders: Savette top-handle bag, $2,175
Available at MyTheresa.
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Two-piece wonders: Roxanne Assoulin gold-tone earrings, $119
Available at Net-a-Porter.
