It's a fashion statement that's classic AND back in style like never before!
Black and white has been a classic fashion statement popularized by Chanel who made it iconic and trendy. You can find the black and white contrasting with the Chanel logo on their handbags, shoes, and apparel.
Do you remember the linoleum of the 50s, those black and white square tiles? Have you been in any diners lately and noticed that black and white is back? I personally have worn lots of black AND black and white over the years--have you noticed that it's back in fashion? And, have you noticed just how much black and white there is in other designer items?
Well, sit back and take a look at some of the cool designer items I've found. I hope you'll enjoy this lens and all of the fabulous finds.
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What You'll Find in this Page...
Black and white is everywhere!
- Art-- Custom portraits drawn in graphite pencil by a professional artist are not only personalized collectibles, but look fantastic in a black and white decor theme. What can be more "designer" than an original piece of art that you commissioned?
- Clothing -- including dresses, tops, skirts.
- Jewelry -- from rings to bracelets, earrings, necklaces -- you name it, you can see it!
- Shoes -- everything from the casual sneakers to flip flops, strappy sandals, and pumps.
- Handbags -- many cool interesting patterns.
- Home Decor -- lots of pillows and cushions in interesting black and white and patterns plus black and white floral plus porcelain, dishes, vases.
- Furniture -- there's such a cool variety of sofas, chairs, ottomans sporting black and white!
- Wallpaper -- I've seen so many neat wallpaper patterns that are nature-inspired and dramatic with the black and white and white and black motif.
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Chanel in this Page...
Chanel at a glance
Chanel S.A., commonly known as Chanel (), is a Parisian fashion house founded by the late couturier Coco Chanel. Specializing in luxury goods (haute couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, perfumery, and cosmetics among others), the Chanel label has become one of the most recognized names in the luxury and haute couture fashion industry. According to Forbes, the privately held House of Chanel is jointly owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gerard Wertheimer who are the grandsons of the early (1924) Chanel partner Pierre Wertheimer.
The company has had many high-profile celebrities as spokesmodels, including Catherine Deneuve (1970s Chanel No.5 spokesmodel), Nicole Kidman (early 2000s Chanel No. 5 spokesmodel), Audrey Tautou (current Chanel No.5 spokesmodel), and most famously, Marilyn Monroe (1950s Chanel No. 5 spokesmodel) pictured splashing herself with a bottle of Chanel No. 5. The image is certainly the most famous of all Chanel advertisements, and continues to be one of the most popular advertisement photos in the history of marketing, used in countless biographies, and still selling in large quantities as a poster and art piece using Marilyn Monroe as the model.Beauty - Life & Style Home - theage.com.au.
Coco Chanel at a glance
Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (19 August 1883 - 10 January 1971) was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of expensive simplicity made her an important figure in 20th-century fashion. Her extraordinary influence on haute couture was such that she was the only person in the field to be named on TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
Chanel black and white apparel
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Chanel black and white handbags
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Black and white dress ~ Giambattista Valli
I love this beautiful Giambattista Valli designer dress. The price is not for the "faint at heart" -- it's a bit out of my price range, but I can dream.This strapless, ruffle and bow, black and white babydoll dress oozes class and style!
I found this at Luisaviaroma for Euro 2275.00.
White and black dress ~ Peter Som
What I like about this Peter Som dress is that it has just enough of contrasting black to add that extra touch of style to a basic white dress.I found this dress on the Peter Som website in the Resort 2008 Collection.
Black and white dresses
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Black and white casual shoes ~ Ce Ce Chin
Wow! These are sooo cool. Modern and retro!Designer Ce Ce Chin says that the inspiration for 80%20 came from her observation that we tend to wear our favorite 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time--and these shoes are definitely part of the 20% we all can't live without.
I found these at Revolve Clothing for a very reasonable $55.00.
TDF black and white Chanel shoes
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These sophisticated two-piece pumps from Kate Spade will make your legs look like they're a mile long!A broad bow adorns the vamp. Patent leather upper. Leather lining. Leather sole. Made in Italy.
Black and white strappy shoes
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Kate Spade Poppy Griffen tote
I don't mean to tease you, but if you can find one of these--better buy it! The last time I checked the Kate Spade website, it was "temporarily out of stock."This is one of my favorite tote bags because of the colors, styling, and especially the POPPY flowers.
I found a clear vinyl style of this tote at Zappos and another style at Couture Zappos.
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A fashion rage this season has been the multi-gem cuff bracelets, much like this one seen at Asos.It's got that celebrity style that Asos is known for. This chunky bracelet adds that glam touch.
Hot black and white cuffs
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- Black and white flower pillow ~ Lena Bergström
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- Black and White Home Decor Items
- Black Forest Dibbern cup and saucer
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- Antonio Citterio black and white round chair
- Black and white flocked sofa ~ Urban Outfitters
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- Black and White Wallpaper
- Black and white wallpaper ~ Ferm Black Rose
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Black and white flower pillow ~ Lena Bergström
Wow, don't you just love this pillow? I think it harkens back to the 60s with the Flower Power motif.I found this 50x50 cm sized pillow case with intarsia flower, felted 100% virgin wool at the Designers Eye which is a Swedish website.
The designer is Lena Bergström who has designed this in a variety of other colors. Love it!
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What I love about the Black Forest collection by Dibbern is the nature-inspired theme. You can find quite a good selection of this type of porcelain.This cup and saucer set was spotted at Owen Lawrence for $67.00.
If you want to build a set of the Black Forest, you can find many items to pick from at Owen Lawrence.
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I'm seriously in love with this round sofa/chair by Italian designer Antonio Citterio from the Maxalto Collection.What I love about it is well ... everything! Black and white, round, etc. etc.
I've spotted it at a few sites online and at Matisse.
Black and white flocked sofa ~ Urban Outfitters
I spotted this flocked sofa at Urban Outfitters for a reasonable price of $550.00. It's only available online--so if you want it, hurry!The Antoinette Fainting Sofa has a solid wood frame upholstered in tufted linen embellished with soft velvet flocking. Rounded back and high arms. Finished with turned, hardwood spindle legs. Sturdy construction. Made in the USA. Spot clean.
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This is gorgeous wallpaper and what a cool photograph--it really sells it, doesn't it?This pattern is the Black Rose which is a Ferm Wallpaper #109 by the designer Trine Andersen. You'll find many fantastic designer wallpapers by Trine Andersen.
Ferm is a Danish wallpaper company that is world-renowned for their classy designs.
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Hello Darla! Just dropped by to wish you the best ... can't wait to see more of your black and white pencil portraits. The best of luck! AB
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