But make no mistake: Although pastel colors aren’t a brand new trend, their outsized presence in spring/summer 2025 runway collections makes them worth putting back on your radar.

While pastels have long been associated with nurseries and little girls’ rooms, nowadays there’s a fresh outlook on these calming colors, as they coat surfaces in living spaces, dining rooms ...

“Pure Color,” an exhibit by the Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League, will run March 12 through April 8 at the North Hills Art Center. A reception is planned for 5-7 p.m. March 19, with first ...