Hot Fuzz? *

It's the time of the year when the Pantone Color Company announces its new shade for the coming year. Last year it was Magenta.  And this year, they have chosen - I kid you not - one called Peach Fuzz. The launch statement says

PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul. 

 "At a time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives, our need for nurturing, empathy and compassion grows ever stronger as does our imaginings of a more peaceful future. We are reminded that a vital part of living a full life is having the good health, stamina, and strength to enjoy it” says company vice president Laurie Pressman, adding “We needed a colour whose gentle lightness and airy presence lifts us into the future," 

Here are a some press pictures - a fluffy peachy bird, a peachy princess. and absurdly fluffy lounge setting, and the shade card.

You can guarantee that a photo will always be found of Kate wearing the shade. Many reports this week show shots of her in a very peachy coat - but is is at least 5 years old, as she's in a maternity dress, with a generous baby-bump.

I'm not sure I am going to buy any new clothes or redecorate [ the walls of our bathroom are already a peachy shade]

Many on social media have agreed with the pick, describing it as beautiful and refreshing. Others panned the colour as boring, out-of-touch and unflattering. One said the peach is "a very democratic shade considering it doesn't look good on anyone." Another critic wrote"The world is neither peachy nor fuzzy anymore. Pity," 

Leatrice Eisemann, Director of the company says "In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless" 

Sadly, |I am afraid that it reminds me of that colour which the late, great Shirley Conran [author of Superwoman"] always described as "Corset Pink"

[*apologies to anyone who thought this post would review Simon Pegg's 2007 Cop Comedy]