Fun Facts on Iconic Pattern, Colors & Branding!

Color and pattern are is simply amazing. Did you know that 60% of a decision to buy a product is based upon color?!?! I wonder if the rate is even higher with these iconic luxury brands. 


Here are 5 fun facts about iconic colors, patterns and their brands!

1. The Tiffany Blue color is protected as a color trademark by Tiffany & Co. in some jurisdictions including the U.S.The color is produced as a private custom color by Pantone, with PMS number 1837, the number deriving from the year of Tiffany's foundation. As a trademarked color, it is not publicly available and is not printed in the Pantone Matching System swatch books.

2. The iconic Burberry check was created in the 1920s and used as a lining in its trench coats.In 1914 Burberry was commissioned by the war office to adapt its officer's coat to suit the conditions of contemporary warfare, resulting in the 'trench coat'! After the war, the trench coat became popular with civilians. 

3. Christian Louboutin launched his line of high-end women's shoes in France in 1991. Since 1992, his designs have incorporated the shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature. On 27 March 2007, Louboutin filed an application for U.S. trademark protection of this red sole design. In 2011, Christian Louboutin filed a trademark infringement of their red soled shoes against designer Yves Saint Laurent. Louboutin is expecting for the YSL shoe to be revoked and is seeking $1 million in damages.

4. Seeking to camouflage the juice stains, Lilly designed a sleeveless shift dress made of bright, colorful printed cotton. Lilly Pultizer found that customers loved her dress, so she produced more in order to sell them at her juice stand. Eventually, she was selling more dresses than juice, and decided to focus on designing and selling what had become known as her "Lillys". In 1959, Lilly became president of her own company, Lilly Pulitzer, Inc.

5. Missoni is a household name that has reached far beyond the catwalk for many years. But their debut of an inexpensive line at Target has granted everyone access to the iconic brand. (And by everyone I mean those few who either arrived at the store at 6am or one of the many who gathered everything up and stuck it on ebay. But digress....) Did you know the fashion house also has a hotels bearing the name and design!?! Hotel Missoni has creative spaces you have to see to believe! Currently, there are two locations. One in Edinburgh, Scotland and one in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Three more are planned in the next two years. 

If you have a favorite brand color or pattern please share! :)