# Color Swatch Fashion Pantone Cufflinks by Sonia Spencer By macoROCKS | Published 2008-11-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-cufflinks-by-sonia-spencer References: [blog.howdesign](http://blog.howdesign.com/PermaLink,guid,42fd7d1b-478d-41d1-ba5c-4d93b7c86687.aspx) & [pantone](http://www.pantone.com/pages/fashion/ss_product.aspx) Sonia Spencer entered the UK market in the late eighties, with designs that were immediately popular among working-class men. Sonia is a trend spotter like no other, and this season, she introduced a collection of cufflinks and key rings inspired by the [PANTONE FASHION + HOMES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities) system. The items in the collection are made from stainless steel and colored enamel, in authentic PANTONE colors, chosen for their seasonal and contemporary relevance. The items come in a gorgeous black signature box, white leather interior, and a PANTONE leaflet showing the corresponding PANTONE swatch number and color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pantone-inspired Accessories:** Sonia Spencer's collection of PANTONE-inspired cufflinks and key rings has hit the fashion industry, opening the door for other designers to produce Pantone-themed accessories. - **Color Swatch-based Products:** The use of color swatches in product design is a growing trend that spans various industries, from fashion to home decor to graphic design. - **Trendspotting Designers:** In today's fast-paced industry, trendspotting designers like Sonia Spencer are critical in bridging the gap between current trends and consumer needs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The Pantone-inspired accessories created by Sonia Spencer are just the beginning of the trend, and other brands can make use of the PANTONE FASHION + HOMES system to create unique fashion pieces. - **Home Decor:** The Pantone system of color matching can be used in various home decor products, providing designers an opportunity to create color-coordinated furniture, carpets, curtains, and more. - **Graphic Design:** With the popularity of using Pantone swatches in graphic design, designers can expand their portfolio by creating Pantone-inspired designs for logos, brand identities, and marketing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Centric Underwear Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky-x-pantone-color-of-the-year.md) - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Colorful Undergarment Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky.md) - [Branded Color Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-x-pantone-collection.md) - [Curated Color Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-capsule-signature.md) - [Collector's Color Formula Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-guide.md) - [Limited-Edition Artistic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-partnered.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Colorful Personality Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers.md)