Pastel isn’t just for “girly girls” in today’s fashion world. You’ll find this saccharine palette present nearly everywhere – in beauty brands, spring and summer collections, and even household items.Whether incorporated as a creative pop of color or as a monochrome ensemble, the pastel trend is here to stay.
If you want to incorporate these soft gradients into your unique look, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about the powdery aesthetic. RELATED: 10 Fab Fashions to Help Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pride Unlike other fads, which tend only to be seasonal or short-lived, pastels have established themselves as a timeless classic that you can wear year-round.
However, they are much more prevalent in some years or periods than others. Let’s look at pastel’s origins to understand better why and how its popularity fluctuates.Pastels have been around since the 18th century, during the rise of Rococo.
In the late baroque period, designers incorporated curves, asymmetry, and pastel tones to create drama in theatrical and ornamental applications.The first to incorporate pastels was artist Jean Antoine Watteau, also known as the Father of Rococo.