Every year, Pantone inspires the fashion world and beyond with a dedicated color that reflects cultural trends, the prevailing mood, and more. For 2026, the company has announced Cloud Dancer as its Color of the Year.
According to Pantone, this lofty white hue serves as a symbol of calming influence that encourages relaxation and focus. It says the subtle color invites serenity and spaciousness into our world by offering a visual cleanliness.
Zoning in on this trend, Mykita has rounded up five of its key optical styles that showcase the Color of the Year with frames in soft, white hues and subtle gray undertones. Soft pearl, silvery gray, limpid crystal, and near-transparent finishes can all be found on these frames that combine both acetate and stainless-steel constructions.
Read on to learn more about each Cloud Dancer-hued optical frame from Mykita.
Acetate Rings Walker
Optical style Acetate Rings Walker offers a rounded, navigator shape for both men and women in a shiny silver limpid hue. With the patented Mykita spiral screwless hinge, this frame is constructed of circular stainless steel with rims that are fitted with Acetate Renew. It also features adjustable nosepads and acetate temple tips.
Acetate Kami
With a spring water pearl colorway, style Acetate Kami is responsibly designed and made from sustainable Acetate Renew. This optical frame has a patented Endura hinge and is individually adjustable, so it can cater to all face shapes and sizes.
Lite Tosca
A rounded aviator silhouette with a double brow bar design defines style Lite Tosca. This optical frame has a subtle silver colorway that is enhanced with a patented spiral hinge, and silicone temple tips and nosepads.
Acetate Lite Rings Kaimar
With a shiny, silver stone water hue, style Acetate Lite Rings Kaimar perfectly represents the Pantone Color of the Year. It features acetate rings fitted inside steel rims, as well as acetate temple ends and a double brow bar design.
Lite Eilish
From the brand’s Lite collection, this optical style offers a round silhouette in a dove gray colorway. Design details for style Lite Eilish include a stainless-steel construction, patented spiral hinge, and silicone temple tips and nosepads.
