Fashion

Back to Black

Spring's Boldest Return

Since Balenciaga elevated black from funeral wear to high fashion, rare is the year when it doesn’t feature prominently on the catwalk. This season is no different, and although it is not a colour that we may naturally associate with spring, it has anchored many SS25 collections, from the classic to the avant-garde. Black is the most loved colour in fashion because it can be chic and glamorous, but also relaxed and understated. It is endlessly appropriate whether as a little black dress for a cocktail party, loosely tailored for a sexy tuxedo vibe or an easy, romantic, silky gown for less formal occasions. As our fashion shoot demonstrates, black transitions seamlessly from structured to relaxed silhouettes. You can jazz it up with fabulous jewels, and if the mood strikes, just add a pop of colour.

DOLCE & GABBANA reinvents modern tailoring with a satin vest and Bermuda shorts, paired with a lace bralette for an unexpected play on texture. A delicate tulle hat and fishnet sleeves add a touch of gothic romance. The cross pendant in white gold, aquamarine, and diamonds, together with the earrings in white gold and diamond pavé from the Easy Diamonds collection, bring a hint of opulence.

Add a good dose of drama with this velvet double-breasted coat with satin revers, also by DOLCE & GABBANA.

For a night that calls for intrigue and allure, slip into this vintage dress with wet-look effect by CHANEL – an effortlessly seductive choice for a candlelit dinner or a private after-party. Let the Plume de CHANEL high jewellery ring in white gold and diamonds catch the light with every gesture, adding just the right amount of mystery and decadence.

Step into the spotlight with an avant-garde take on evening wear, the 3-D Pocket technical dress by LOUIS VUITTON, perfect for a gallery opening or an intimate rooftop soirée. Elevate the drama with LOUIS VUITTON’s Victoire high jewellery ear cuff, earrings, and rings, each adorned with white and yellow diamonds that shimmer with every movement.

Make an unforgettable entrance at a black-tie gala in this VIVIENNE WESTWOOD corseted mini dress in black cady – its sculpted silhouette exuding quiet confidence. Let the DE BEERS Ellesmere Treasure diamond necklace in white gold cascade elegantly along your collarbone, catching the light with every turn.

The bold FOPE Luna necklace in yellow gold with diamonds complemented by diamond-studded Super Eka and Bubble rings in white and yellow gold result in a striking ensemble. The MARCIANO by GUESS lace bodysuit, paired with a LEEM asymmetric faux-leather midi skirt, is both edgy and elegant. Ideal for a chic cocktail party, this look commands attention with its modern textures and statement accessories.

Impress at a high-stakes business meeting with this ALEXANDER MCQUEEN double-breasted houndstooth coat in mohair wool. The VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cadenas watch, crafted in white gold, diamonds, and mother-of-pearl, completes the overall power dressing statement.

Own the room at a power lunch in this VIVIENNE WESTWOOD tailored striped jacket in a neon yellow wool-silk blend. It exudes confidence and charisma. On your wrist, the PATEK PHILIPPE Annual Calendar Moon Phase Ref. 4948R-001 in rose gold, a subtle statement of timeless elegance.

This knitted argyle polo by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD has a laid-back weekend written all over it. Elevate it with a GUCCI Horsebit ensemble of necklace, ring, and bracelet in radiant yellow gold.

Equally chilled is this ALEXANDER MCQUEEN oversized T-shirt in ‘McQueen’ tartan print jersey in cotton gabardine and low-rise tailored trousers in black wool gabardine. Show some brilliant attitude, completing the look with the BOUCHERON Quatre Radiant Edition earrings and striking Plume de Paon large ring, both in white and yellow gold with diamonds.