On Trend: The Bold Black and White Stripe

Black and white striped blazer on the streets of Paris Fashion Week. Image: Phil Oh

Black and white striped blazer on the streets of Paris Fashion Week. Image: Phil Oh

I never write trend posts (like never ever) but it's hard to ignore a trend as popular and pervasive as the bold black and white stripe. I first took notice last spring when Taylor Tomasi Hill sported striped Celine pants during Milan Fashion Week. Somehow a pattern associated with cabana tents and jailhouse jumpsuits became a chic fashion statement. Of course, stripes have been around forever. The key difference: thick, substantial, vertical bands. There’s nothing subtle about the new stripe!

Taylor Tomasi Hill in black and white striped Celine pants. Image: grazia.it

Taylor Tomasi Hill turned heads in her black and white striped Celine pants. Image: grazia.it.

Living room designed by Harriet Anstruther. Image: Henry Bourne

After appearing in the New York Times, this living room designed by Harriet Anstruther appeared on Pinterest boards and Tumblr blogs everywhere. Image: Henry Bourne

Marc Jacobs Spring 2013

A boldly striped dress and clutch from Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 collection. The new stripe made a strong showing during Fashion Month. Image: Kevin Tachman.

Alice + Olivia Showroom

Bloggers swooned over the striped sofa in Alice + Olivia’s showroom. Image: Alice + Olivia

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