Trend of the week: The black and white debate

Looking stylish is black and white this season, says Annmarie O’Connor.

INSPIRATION After seasons of baroque excess and grunge anti-glamour; it’s time to prepare for a more optic silhouette. Monochrome hues make fitting friends for minimalist separates and clean lines as seen at Balenciaga and Lie Sang Bong; not to mention Celine, Helmut Lang and The Row. So simple yet so overlooked… until now. New to the trend? Why not try your hand at a structured black Crombie and crisp white shirt. No instructions necessary… STYLE NOTES Keep the look crisp and clean with scraped back hair and minimal accessories.

Create the illusion of a slimmer leg with white paneling on black trousers.

Too stark? Create visual interest with a mix of textures like patent leather, ponyskin and woven wools.

Pear shaped? Wear white