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Though the basics of colour coordination may be grasped intuitively an understanding of how to coordinate patterns is not as easily acquired. This is because the endless variety of patterns which exist and the infinite amount of combinations that are possible make it difficult to properly understand why a certain combination of patterns is successful and why another is a failure. Additionally few people can afford the time to think about such things intelligently and methodically (life is short and there are too many beautiful women in the world).

Luca Rubinacci of Rubinacci, London House at Piiti 86

After a weekend spent bickering with William about the merits of owning a pair of loafers and 3 roll 2 jackets I have finally found the time to complete my piece about the second of the two approaches to colour: harmonising tones. Though the more difficult approach to colour it is also the more creatively rewarding (the first can be found in Fundamentals: Colours – Part 1).