We know that things seem to be looking up for Spring, whether it’s intense spice shades, the easy breezy beauty of maximum length dressing or simply, black and white.The thing is – there is nothing simple about this season’s black-and-whites – they are all about romance!
Whether it’s the pretty flower-fall detail on a Chanel evening dress, or the sensuous folds and tucks of a waistline at Lanvin, black and white has lost its harder edge if only for a moment (see Karl’s lacier, racier, sex kitten in black from the same Chanel collection).
The window-pane check at Dries Van Noten is easier on the eye, in chiffon and a pliable clutch.
David Dixon’s perfect fit, tailored shift is softened by the intricate necklace.
No illusions here, this is city dressing, at its best.
There is so much of the 18th century lately – from the Victoriana necklace at Dixon, above and Karl’s collar detail – to his Mughal chestplates for Chanel.
Very Jodhaa Akbar…minus the colour.
Watch for more black and white (and gold!) in a an upcoming post…
All clothing images from Style.com except for David Dixon. Movie still from http://www.jodhaaakbar.com.
