#blackout by Justine Lee @justinelee425
Summer might set the tone for bright, joyful style, but SS24 is proving that fashion’s favourite shade isn’t just suited for the winter months or after-dark looks. The enduring appeal of black comes from its ability to highlight the silhouette and craftsmanship of a singular design. The key to styling the inky shade is to pair contrasting textures and choose pieces with dynamic shapes, so that head-to- toe black looks elevated and considered.
Bottom: Black handbag in grainy calfskin _ Valentino; Black bow leather slingback sandals _ The Row
#bagitup by Ivan Lui @ives103
Menswear might not have “It” bags the way womenswear does, but the right bag can nonetheless make an outfit. Supersized bags – we’re talking wide, long-bodied, trip- hazard-sized bags that you could squeeze half the house into – are trending, as are teeny bags. But arguably the breakout accessory trend of the season was that one bag is not enough. So if you’re undecided on big or small, simply double up.
