Monochrome resonance

Whether it’s color blocking or graphic patterns, black and white monochrome is a big part of the 2013 trend. It has transformed from a basic closet piece to a bold and stylish one. The chic choice of black and white with monochrome made a dramatic and cool return to the forefront of fashion. Black and white have proven to be both eye-catching and timeless. No color can be a beautiful thing. Wearing black and white is simple in nature, but for the same reason it can prove to be bold and vibrant. Dressing in this way allows an individual’s personality to shine through. It’s a whole new direction, totally “chic”. One of the most appealing aspects of this black and white trend is that it will take you through the seasons.

As Coco Chanel once said – “Women think of all colors, except for the absence of color …… Black has everything, and so does white. Their beauty is absolute, they are in perfect harmony.” Often, black and white pieces are more easily interchangeable in your existing closet and pair well with bright colors and patterns when new fashion trends arrive. Black and white clothing and accessories can be considered investment pieces. Mixed gray and worn denim jeans are also a sub-trend to consider. Key aspects of this trend include stark white heels and lace-up gladiator black sandals. alexander Wang, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent all showed beautiful versions of these shoes.

Matte white or black manicures and pedicures are a super easy entry point into this hot trend, and Chanel’s “China White,” “Black Velvet” or OPI’s “Go Go Goth” by Chanel, “Black Velvet” or “Go Goth” by OPI are three nail polishes worth checking out.

The biggest part of this monochrome trend is leather. Leather has been incorporated into almost every aspect of clothing and accessories. Pieced tops with leather-look sleeves and panels. Loose leather sweatpants with skinny black leather jeans. The iconic leather jacket is a must-have. The highly coveted Celine and Givenchy leather handbags and clutches topped every fashionista’s must-have list. This season leather is seen as an everyday fabric, not just a nighttime choice. It has a universally appealing luxury. On the home front, interior design is as always keeping up with fashion trends. As home decor and fashion are always sharing inspiration. Black and white monochrome looks chic, modern and sophisticated in the home. It is compatible with basically any style or decade of design.

Monochrome is always popular. Clean black and white create a powerful impact, and Ralph Lauren Home, Armani Casa and Missioni all focus on creating a graphic atmosphere in their respective home furnishing collections. Graphic linear and geometric themes can be seen through bed linens, tableware, diapers and decorative cushions. Fashion designers and brands such as; Saint Laurent, Tom Ford and of course Chanel have chosen to use a dynamic combination of black and white on the covers of their fashion books. These beautiful fashion books can add a stylish touch to any living room or bedroom. Across the board, incorporating this monochromatic home furnishing theme into your living space is an easy and effective way to add this season’s stylish look to your home life. Whatever your personal style, high-end fashion designers and interior designers are proving that there is a way for everyone to embrace this new trend and that there really is nothing mundane or mainstream about black and white. It’s an amazing trend and one that is here to stay.