Black and blue craze

Have you already turned black and blue in a fabulous way? Here's the guide on how to make that happen--trust me, no one will get hurt.


Let me explain what influenced the dissection I am about to reveal. Since the early eighties, Yohji Yamatoto's work has challenged traditional notions of fashion by designing garments that seem oversized and unfinished.  His skillful use of the color black which he describes as 'modest and arrogant at the same time' will often be 'softened' with the use of primary colors, such as blues, yellows and reds. 


Now you are wondering, why on Earth did I bring up Yamamoto? Well, It is precisely him who made black and blue outfits acceptable. What render his pieces truly unique is his continuous use of naturally oversized silhouettes as the basis for his lines, as well as drapery in varying textures. Usually limiting his pieces to a single shade (which, who is he kidding, is black for the most part) are at times enhanced with a touch of additional color (blues and reds being some of his favorites). 

What inspires my black and blue craze is Yamamoto's outfit below. Both shades complement each other well that one's gaze ends up blending these into one perfect "electric" vision.

 Yohji Yamamoto, AW 2010

And now, my translation (and dissection) of the craze, in images:

Jacket: Sally LaPointe, Jumper: Sally LaPointe, Platform boots: Jeffrey Campbell, Bracelet: LeiVanKash, Bag: Jason Wu, Scarf: Erdem

Yamamoto certainly rubs off Sally LaPointe's draping and shoulder sculpting skills, with her jersey draped jumper and crackled leather cropped jacket. Bolden up and style yourself in this emerging designer's pieces, sport a LeiVanKash feather lapis bracelet, some Jeffrey Campbell electric blue platform boots with a silver heel that screams "ooh la la", a galactic Erdem scarf, and not to mention an outrageously gorgeous Miss Wu electric blue python mini! 

See? Black and blues are totally harmless. You'll only get hurt if you don't give into the craze!