Javaphiles assemble, for Pantone has served the world a generous dollop of Mocha Mousse! The Pantone Color Institute’s 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is an earthy, brown hue that exudes warmth and comfort – just like our favorite brew and dessert. A luxurious shade of brown, its inherent sophistication, invigorates the senses from within.
A color that is easy to get behind, Mocha Mousse has been making a seamless transition into the world of beauty and fashion. Although the editorial space across these verticals has seen various shades of brown trending in 2024, what sets Mocha Mousse apart from the other browns is its soft neutrality and sensorial lushness. Here, StyleSpeak helps you stay on top of the trends by decoding how this taupe palette is about to change the beauty and fashion spheres globally.
Mocha Mousse and its Translation into A La Mode-
Unlike the other shades, Mocha Mousse isn’t just a color but rather a nuanced representation of comfort, luxury, and connection. Although the fashion industry has already been brewing a coffee-toned storm on the runaways, this Pantone shade offers a sense of versatility that would soon translate into luxurious pieces of cashmere, soft leathers, and silky satins.
Because of its soft, neutral base, Mocha Mousse can be easily incorporated into wardrobes by pairing it with shades of white, black, beige, and gold. For a chic monotone look, accesorise this warm shade of brown with chunky gold or ivory-toned jewelry, leather pumps, and tan belts. But, if you’re looking to experiment, the Pantone 17-1230 would make for a striking contrast when paired with bold jewel tones of emerald and ruby.
As far as predictions go, Mocha Mousse’s cocoa, rich brown tone will be making the biggest space for itself in the world of beauty. Because of its cosy, sophisticated hues, the shade is forecasted to be on the pinnacle of all things beauty. For an instant trend-setting look, OPI’s Mocha Mousse-inspired nail colors offer the perfect way to wear this highly versatile shade. Bring 2025’s hottest color right to your fingertips by dipping your fingernails in OPI’s coffee shades.
Similarly, ILEM Japan is also setting the tone for refined minimalism and quiet luxury this year with their Mocha Mousse-inspired skincare collection. Another brand that has been making the headlines with its sense of grounded luxury is IPSY. In partnership with Pantone, the brand will soon be dropping its limited-edition collection of Mocha Mousse must-haves, which will feature a makeup bag, a 5-piece makeup brush collection, and a 3-piece makeup sponge set – all in the shade card of Pantone 17-1230!
Add a Splash of Mocha Mousse to your Beauty Routine-
Whether it was the 80s with its grunge brown palettes, the 90s with its smoldering smokey brown eyes, or the 2010s with its nude brown lips, the browns have been a long-time resident of the beauty space. Cut to today, the present era, too, has been displaying a myriad of coffee-brown hues with trends like espresso makeup, latte makeup, and cinnamon makeup; But with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse entering the field, the hair and makeup trends are about to change for the better!
If you are looking to fully incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025 into the makeup routine, playing up the eyes with a brown shimmer eyeshadow, keeping the lips lush with a brown lipstick or gloss, and opting for a muted, dusty cinnamon blush lends luxurious understated glamour . As for the tresses, Mocha Mousse blends right in with autumn/winter hair trends, so watch out for monobrown tones! The arrival of Mocha Brown also indicates milkier, latte hues, so nail salons would be offering more mid-toned nude brown shades, which would look flattering on all nails .
Pantone’sMocha Mousse is a shade that speaks a language beyond aesthetics; it conveys a sense of balance and calm. Already becoming a staple on the runway, this velvety hue is poised to define 2025!
