Retro Palette Surge

Summer 2026 peak of chartreuse, fuchsia, butter yellow, purple, strawberry red. Fuchsia named 2026 color of year; chartreuse confirmed. Butter yellow emerging as major trouser trend. Fall shift to purple. New article validates maximalism as pendulum swing, introduces 'affordable aspiration' and lived-in wardrobes. Numerous articles validate maximalist color revival.