The New Black and White

It is right there in black and white. Between jailbird stripes, checkerboard tiles and smoking as sets, black and white couples are a "he" spring.Designer see Marc Jacobs gaga for black and white in their collections spring shows with a psychedelic stripes for their self control over labels and pairing greater controls in the designs of Louis Vuitton. The two collections are considered to be among his memorable.So fashion label, showed Calvin Klein and Alexander Wang Balenciaga and Givenchy black and white looks station and wear spring fashion magazines, the idea already hammers. Questions winter Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar are full of black and white series.

"It's great that something like this classic is suddenly so avant-garde," says Los Angeles stylist Penny Lovell, whose clients include Keira Knightley and Diane Kruger. Many women have closets full of black dresses and white dresses.

But the black and white trend is not as easy as it seems. For many women, it has a style conundrum: How is a white shirt, black jeans fresh air?

Often, the new black and white with a twist. Done right, for example, with a little surprise in black and white accessories, such as a white belt, purse, or black and white saddle shoes inspiration. White accessories can an unexpected element to an outfit completely black book.

It is not necessary to move the view of the top surface, however. Crisp white blouse and black pants have custom (maybe with white socks and black oxfords) its own effect, especially if the parts and cut shapes are elegant. Silhouettes today include more skirts and trousers or slim pants are very wide apart with more size. Bonus points for a remarkable material, like a rock snakeskin.

It is good to add a touch of rich colors, such as brown add or emerald green. Stay focused on one area of ??the body so that it looks intention. (Not with purple tails look, mix unless you are chic butler goal.)

The most popular way is to look for a number of bands printed graphics, controls, tests invest giant houndstooth and other reasons that appear in T-shirts, pants, skirts and even shoes and handbags. A flood of this strong black and white prints begin arriving in stores in January and February. These models can spice and action, and the play of colors can be more flattering for women who feel bored in black or white.

Ms. Lovell warned that the graphic black and white "approach does not take much jewelry. Keep it simple." And she rejects the traditional warning stripes to tell what works "depends on the cut" clothes.

Another designer, Laura Jones, said she liked clients Alicia Keys ", to see the black and white because it's so clean" dress with a minimalist feel. But do not just take a look head to toe prints, Jones warns. "When you are ready to have are"

Tuxedo-like pair of black pants and white shirts have instant edge. Best Stretch versions playful look beyond these Cary Grant therefore think jeans and a jacket was elegant. But if you work with pancakes denim or wool to preserve this penguin-like contrast.

"You have a lot of freedom," says Jones. "There are two colors that go together, to play no matter what, with the silhouette."

Pairing black and white is one of those trends that designers both agreed that one wonders who sent the memo. Sharon Graubard, Stylesight Fashion Director for the consulting services, says the trend can of forgettable 2012 collections, including Marni, Rick Owens and especially Phoebe Philo for Celine come.

Ms. Philo sees all white, with large black shoes were particular as very influential. "I think the black and white, what was brewing," says Graubard.

Sometimes a glance is just feels right for a time. Black symbolizes elegance and strength, while the white symbolizes the purity and simplicity. Fashion consumers these two issues Yin and Yang have assumed since the financial crash of 2008.

It's a science in the way fashion lovers with this new trend. The contrast between black and white is to stimulate our brains, says Caroline Winnett, marketing director of Nielsen NeuroFocus. The Advisory Group, bought last year by The Nielsen Company, examines how consumers to market stimuli neurological monitoring, react as trends emerge.

Moreover, the graphical elements of many prints are beneficial for our brain. This is one of the reasons, the coming of baby products in the shops are full exposure of black and white dice on cribs.

"The brain has a lot of fun not only color treatment in progress, but the forms," ??said Winnett, who notes that the different parts of the brain to do with forms and colors. This is why the tapes Marc Jacobs awoke us. "You agree, over there," she said.

Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman says he was inspired last summer by the memory of an old pair of saddle shoes. He informed the look with a high heel, the stores will be delivered in February.

It's a nice contrast, he said, with all the floral patterns of the past spring.

"We have learned," he says, "not a new look fashion look fashion moves in the last year."