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Modernize The Iconic Black And White

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date October 30, 2012

Photos (from left): Miranda Kerr, Kristen Stewart and Stella Tennan; Courtesy of vogue.com, justjared.com.

After seeing so many kaleidoscope prints, ornate embellishments, saturated bold colors, it’s so fresh to spot clean, sleek black and white ensemble. And from the intense fashion events last month, we know that we will play around this classic palette in the coming season too.

High contrast black and white combination is my all-time favorite. It’s more sophisticated than colorful patterns, but has the same attractive, eye-catching effect.

Tags 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, Alice + Olivia, black and white, Brian Atwood, color block, geometric print, Kristen Stewart, Miranda Kerr, Stella Tennan, Tibi, Valentino

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The Simple Beauty of Black and White

Post author By Helen Hou
Post date August 27, 2012

Photos (clockwise from top left): Jordana Brewster, Rue de Navarin, Annemiek Kessels, Gaia Repossi, Amanda Brooks, Lana Del Rey. Courtesy of wwd.com;sartorialist.com;modedamour.com;harpersbazaar.com;

I love colors. But for me, bright piece is like dessert–a great extra, but definitely can’t replace a meal. Most of the time, I rely on neutrals. After talked so many eye-catching red garments, let’s go back to basics today, focusing on understated black and white ensembles.