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This season, fashion is all about monochrome
Go classic this winter in shades of black, white and grey, says Hayley Bloomingdale
The Times
Winter calls for a bit of drama: classy monochrome silhouettes in shades of black. Here are some key pieces from this season’s collections, from a classic black coat and matching slingbacks to a perfect belt and bag combination to offset a classy outfit. The inspiration is a film noir heroine: all curves and class, topped by a wide-brimmed felt hat to either hide behind — or to protect your filmstar locks from the rain.
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Hat, £1,150, brunellocucinelli.com
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Shoes, £695, jimmychoo.com
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Trench coat, £9,960, gucci.com
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Belt, £2,000, hermes.com
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Earrings, POA, graff.com
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Dress, £540, toteme-studio.com
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Bag, £1,200, prada.com