Once upon a time summer fashion meant bright colours, but this season is all about monochrome. During SS21 shows, Chanel opted for crisp layering in black and white, while Gabriela Hearst showcased achromatic eveningwear. Balmain’s colourless power suit made a statement, as did Dolce & Gabbana’s Sixties minidress in checkerboard hues.
For her:
Dolce & Gabbana, Large devotion shoulder bag in woven nappa leather £2,850 dolcegabbana.com
Net-a-Porter, Alessandra Rich Leather, faux pearl and crystal choker £118 net-a-porter.com
Stella McCartney, Luciana floral dress £777 stellamccartney.com
Dolce & Gabbana, Long dress in flocked polka-dot print tulle £6,600 dolcegabbana.com
Oscar de la Renta, Ivory check tweed tie neck jacket £832.78* oscardelarenta.com
Oscar de la Renta Multi-check Jacquard dress £492.24
Givenchy Crackled painted jeans £780 givenchy.com
Dolce & Gabbana, Polished calfskin ankle boots with knit sock detail £555 dolcegabbana.com
Alison Lou, Petite V hoops earrings £1,425
For him:
Dolce & Gabbana: Velvet slip-on shoes with DG coat of arms, £975
Connolly: Black and white Connolly CB blanket, £820
Gucci: GG Velvet jacket, £2,150
Saint Lauren: Rive Gauche tote bag in linen and leather, £945
Dolce & Gabbana: Pinstripe stretch cotton pants, £575
Connolly: Racing Breton crew neck in navy and cream, £580
Dolce & Gabbana: DG crossed sunglasses, £750
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