# De-Mousing Gray Project Runway's Christian Siriano Spruces of Charcoal for Spring By Kara Mia 7 | Published 2009-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-color-of-spring-project-runways-chirstian-siriano References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2009/spring/main/newyork/womenrunway/christiansiriano/#) Grey, the 'it' color for fall a few months ago, makes a comeback, but in time for its contrasting season, spring. Demonstrated by the Spring 2009 collection by Christian Siriano of [Project Runway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-dive-by-ds-durga) fame, [gray, highlighted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-prophecy-ls) by pops of burnt orange and lime green, is the color for Spring 2009. These bursts of color are either obvious or subtle. It can be lined into a jacket, or paired with a simple legging. Either way, the evident contrast of the bright color and subdued gray opens the doors for a trendy spring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contrasting Colors:** Incorporating bright pops of color with subdued gray creates a trendy contrast for spring fashion. - **Gray as a Spring Color:** Utilizing gray as the main color for spring fashion opens up new opportunities for designers to create unique and stylish looks. - **Influencing Seasonal Color Trends:** The resurgence of gray as a popular color choice for spring demonstrates the potential to influence and shape seasonal color trends in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can take advantage of the trend by incorporating contrasting colors like bright pops of burnt orange and lime green with gray in their spring collections. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can produce new fabrics and materials that showcase the unique qualities of gray and its ability to complement contrasting colors in spring fashion. - **Color Consulting:** Color consultants can advise fashion brands on how to incorporate gray as a versatile and on-trend color choice in their spring collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-dualities.md) - [Monochormatic Grey Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-4.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Muted Neutral Earthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-days-colorway.md) - [Gen Z Elevated Spring Basics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandit-spring-2024-collection.md) - [Breathable Gray Knitted Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acg-watercut.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-6.md) - [Refined Quiet Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-journey.md)