{"id":2802,"date":"2015-03-10T05:05:36","date_gmt":"2015-03-10T03:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/?p=2802"},"modified":"2020-09-04T13:20:35","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T11:20:35","slug":"monochrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/?p=2802","title":{"rendered":"THE POWER COUPLE &#8211; MONOCHROME"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cool and modern yet eminently wearable, graphic geometric patterns finds its clearest voice when played out in crisp black and white. Fashion Stylist Leila Petersen takes a look at the monochrome trend that&#8217;s here to stay.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OE1uOV1qYh4?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>This trend is also super flattering so play with clever shapes to help conceal those unwanted bits. International fashion houses like Balenciaga and Derik Lam also sent chic black and white looks down the runway, reiterating the staying power of this trend, and showcasing looks sleek enough to take you from the boardroom to a cocktail party. DKNY approached the trend with a chic sporty feel and illustrated ensembles that would turn up the cool factor of your week-end wardrobe up a notch or two. Whether you choose to wear this trend as graphic prints or play with black and white separates in an interesting way, one thing is for sure, this power couple is here to stay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-26-at-7.01.02-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7207 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-26-at-7.01.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-26-at-7.01.02-PM.png 297w, http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-26-at-7.01.02-PM-198x300.png 198w, http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-26-at-7.01.02-PM-251x380.png 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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