“I’ve been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black,” once said Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The supposed non-color, the result of the absence of light, was always the color of mystery, power, and mortality. For many, though, black continues to be the anchor of style. “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy, but mysterious. But above all, black says this: I don’t bother you – don’t bother me,” declared Yohji Yamamoto.
Limiting your color variation to the darkest shades allows other dimensions to shine. The modern approach to monochrome plays with textures, materials, and layers to give depth to the wardrobe or interior. We’ve brought together pieces that do just that, from a modern take on the classic black dress and timeless tops to clean-lined furniture and home accessories.
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The Dark Selection: Any Colour So Long as It Is Black
Artwork by Célia Euvaldo
“I’ve been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black,” once said Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The supposed non-color, the result of the absence of light, was always the color of mystery, power, and mortality. For many, though, black continues to be the anchor of style. “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy, but mysterious. But above all, black says this: I don’t bother you – don’t bother me,” declared Yohji Yamamoto.
Limiting your color variation to the darkest shades allows other dimensions to shine. The modern approach to monochrome plays with textures, materials, and layers to give depth to the wardrobe or interior. We’ve brought together pieces that do just that, from a modern take on the classic black dress and timeless tops to clean-lined furniture and home accessories.
All black, of course.
Shop black selection:
Transparent Asymmetric Shirt
355.00€Mini Fermata Bag – Black
445.00€Original price was: 445.00€.334.00€Current price is: 334.00€.Pleated Twill Trousers
267.00€Elongated Shirt – Black
319.00€Sleek Asymmetric Dress – Black
484.00€XS plate / utopiast x mana
15.00€High-Neck Wool Jersey Dress – Black
288.00€Leather Harness One – Black or White
60.00€Elongated Sleeveless Shirt – Black
240.00€S plate / utopiast x mana
17.00€Asymmetric Shirt – Black
289.00€Double Collar Twill Jacket
536.00€Wool Cloak Shirt – Black
427.00€Elongated Cloak Shirt – Black
321.00€Leather Choker One
35.00€Tailored Shawl Jacket – Black
695.00€Sleek Dress – Black
484.00€Leather Bracelet
25.00€Sleek Shirt – Black
370.00€High-Waisted Trousers
208.00€Candle Holder / utopiast x mana
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