Masterful Monochrome

Le Blanc Et Le Noir

As the V&A launches its celebration of Coco Chanel, we’ve curated our own ode to the revolutionary designer. It was Chanel who opened stylish eyes to the beauty of black and white, and as our edit reveals, this perfect palette has lost none of its power…

Image: Margaret Howell

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"Wake & Goliath" vessels in textured beige

"Wake & Goliath" vessels in textured beige

Short sleeve dress with tie back detail

Short sleeve dress with tie back detail

Kiki Veil boater in brisa straw

Maison Michel Paris

Kiki Veil boater in brisa straw

Oversize cotton blend black t-shirt

Oversize cotton blend black t-shirt

Blanche body lotion

Blanche body lotion

Black quilted patent-leather sandals

Black quilted patent-leather sandals

The Boyfriend: white poplin shirt

With Nothing Underneath

The Boyfriend: white poplin shirt

Chanel 2.55 medium shoulder bag

Matches x Sellier

Chanel 2.55 medium shoulder bag

Two-tone enamelled-iron cheese knife (set of 3)

Two-tone enamelled-iron cheese knife (set of 3)

The Short: white hemp

With Nothing Underneath

The Short: white hemp

Cloud white hydrangea flowers

Cloud white hydrangea flowers

Pavo black tote bag

Pavo black tote bag

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Image: Guise

Snoopy table lamp

Snoopy table lamp

Black wool cashmere hooded coat

Black wool cashmere hooded coat

Ottoman in Boucle Natural

Ottoman in Boucle Natural

Black Mika loafers

Black Mika loafers

Black and gold enamel photo frame

Black and gold enamel photo frame

White rib wool collar

White rib wool collar

White wool-blend jacket

White wool-blend jacket

Isa two-tone leather ankle boots

Isa two-tone leather ankle boots

Verin black suede pumps

Verin black suede pumps

White large ceramic vase

White large ceramic vase

Snow white phalaenopsis cut orchid flower

Snow white phalaenopsis cut orchid flower

Black Balla Geelong slouch v neck

Black Balla Geelong slouch v neck

Babel small leather shoulder bag

Babel small leather shoulder bag

Beswick white ceramic stool

Beswick white ceramic stool

Button-embellished metallic tweed jacket

Button-embellished metallic tweed jacket

DiorTravel sailor cap

DiorTravel sailor cap

Small black Bone cuff

Small black Bone cuff

White faux sheepskin chair

White faux sheepskin chair

Matrix Arches rug

Matrix Arches rug

Textured cropped black jacket

Textured cropped black jacket

Contrast high-waist trousers

Contrast high-waist trousers

Mini Très Vivier crystal-embellished patent-leather pumps

Mini Très Vivier crystal-embellished patent-leather pumps

Black crepe dress

Black crepe dress

White mini grained-leather cross-body bag

White mini grained-leather cross-body bag

Boy De Chanel lip balm

Boy De Chanel lip balm

Ada Geelong crewneck cardigan in black

Ada Geelong crewneck cardigan in black

N°5 L’Eau eau de toilette spray

N°5 L’Eau eau de toilette spray

Black faux patent-leather ankle boots

Black faux patent-leather ankle boots

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Image: Luca Nicoletti via Unsplash

White leather shoulder bag

White leather shoulder bag

Black Chubbie salt and pepper grinder

Black Chubbie salt and pepper grinder

Screen rectangular sunglasses

Screen rectangular sunglasses

Rouge Hermès lip balm

Rouge Hermès lip balm

Black terracotta bowl

Black terracotta bowl

Black reversible bomber jacket

Black reversible bomber jacket

Corinium white jug vase

Corinium white jug vase

Rotor hard-wired wall light

Rotor hard-wired wall light

White long-sleeve high neck sweater

White long-sleeve high neck sweater

Black patchwork sleeveless pullover

Black patchwork sleeveless pullover

White micro bag leather

White micro bag leather

Round-toe leather ballet flats

Round-toe leather ballet flats

Buttoned wool bouclé-tweed jacket

Buttoned wool bouclé-tweed jacket

Kiki black felt canotier hat

Maison Michel Paris

Kiki black felt canotier hat

White linen shorts

White linen shorts

Matin small table lamp

Matin small table lamp

Black resin seed dish

Dinosaur Designs

Black resin seed dish

Oversized wool jumper

Oversized wool jumper

Ribbed wool-blend midi dress

Proenza Schouler

Ribbed wool-blend midi dress

Avalon pillow

Pleated satin skirt

Pleated satin skirt

Round tea cup and saucer

Round tea cup and saucer

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