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To signify the beginning of a new decade, Pantone goes back to the basics for its 2020 Colour of the Year. Timeless and elegant, Classic Blue evokes a sense of calm and peace as we usher in a new era.

“We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

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“A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication.”

Ready for a fresh start? We start with your wardrobe with these 10 Classic Blue picks.

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Photo 2 of 11 Tweed fedora with interlocking G from <a href="https://www.gucci.com/us/en/pr/women/accessories-for-women/hats-and-gloves-for-women/fedoras-and-sun-hats-for-women/tweed-fedora-with-interlocking-g-p-6035323HI964968" target= "blank">Gucci</a>
Photo 3 of 11 Moncler Grenoble mottled-effect cable knit turtleneck from <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/sg/shopping/women/moncler-grenoble-mottled-effect-cable-knit-turtleneck-item-14183622.aspx?storeid=9359" target="blank">Farfetch</a>
Photo 4 of 11 Chloé C belt bag from <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/sg/shopping/women/chloe-chloe-c-belt-bag-item-14614138.aspx?storeid=9796" target="blank">Farfetch</a>
Photo 5 of 11 Blazer with patches from <a href="https://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/products/blazer-with-patches-nvprod1770272v" target="blank">Louis Vuitton</a>
Photo 6 of 11 Manolo Blahnik Hangisi flat ballerina shoes from <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/sg/shopping/women/manolo-blahnik-hangisi-flat-ballerina-shoes-item-14721586.aspx?storeid=9728" target="blank">Farfetch</a>
Photo 7 of 11 Blue wool skirt from <a href="https://www.fendi.com/sg/woman/ready-to-wear/p-FQ7127A5HPF19EJ" target="blank">Fendi</a>
Photo 8 of 11 Prada colour-block textured-leather cardholder from <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/sg/en/product/1169086/prada/color-block-textured-leather-cardholder" target="blank">Net-a-porter</a>
Photo 9 of 11 Maison Margiela cropped twill tailored trousers from <a href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/Maison-Margiela-Cropped-twill-tailored-trousers--1320755" target="blank">Matchesfashion</a>
Photo 10 of 11 Vetements logo-appliqué over-the-knee leather boots from <a href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/Vetements-Logo-appliqu%C3%A9-over-the-knee-leather-boots-1326479" target="blank">Matchesfashion</a>
Photo 11 of 11 Dior Eyewear large ombre sunglasses from <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/sg/shopping/women/dior-eyewear-large-ombre-sunglasses-item-14391332.aspx?storeid=9359" target="blank">Farfetch</a>