Love all the layers of blacks and grays. Also the Prada bag is very nice too. Love the whole look. Very chic!

Ever so often, I find myself in a monochromatic outfit. When I do, I’m usually thankful I’m not going anywhere too public, because it never looks this good.

I think textural contrast is always a key element, and even more so in a monochromatic look and yes, it’s equally applicable to men and women. It’s nicely done here.

YSL f/w 2007, to a tee.

Sart–
You wrote that you hoped “the guys can take inspiration from this look”; women can too. I think a lot of people fear that a monotone look will be thought boring, feel a need to add that “pop of color” some self-proclaimed experts deem essential. When a monotone look is put together correctly, that “pop” is not only unneeded, it’s superflous, often jarring.
Both genders can learn from Rick Owens’ fall/winter 2008, which played beautifully with contrasting/complementary textures, all in black. For women, Nicole Miller did some really good shine/matte pieces, also in black. As someone who dresses almost exclusively in blacks in the winter, beiges in the summer, I very much appreciate when a designer I admire explores a concept I live by.
Back on topic: The man in the photo looks absolutely wonderful, and your out-of-focus background–nicely devoid of attention-hogging color–spotlights his accomplishment.

And look at her hair! I love it. Love it. It’s so well suited to the minimal style. She looks great.

Great contrast of textures and layers.

Total black mixed by diferent fine texture!!!!goth and stylish………..

Very chic!

I have indeed!

the girl in the photo is absolutely chic !
wonderfull and unique the way to put together all.
her hair, the posture all looks great

Really like the blackness and stylish bit of this style!

Very, very cool. I like this a lot and am inspired. I wish there was some way I could get a closer look at what she’s doing here.

Thanks for posting this, Scott.

Alan

Everytime you capture her she seems to carry herself with such elegance. Beautiful

Love the bag!!

I wish I was thin enough to pull this off!

I’d look like the Stay Puff guy dipped in charcoal!

Cool outfit!

The different textures makes the monochromatic color scheme seem lively. This outfit is très magnifique!

The textures and layering is fantastic, but I love the androgyny even more. She is quite handsome.

I aspire to look this good.

Well thought out… the textures make a huge difference.

9:18 AM Anonymous…

Up your gauge;

Buy Scottish, or a carefully chosen Italian;

Not all cashmere is equal.

I know this lady, she is a Catalan genious of colour, shapes and texture combinations…Her compositions communicate emotions.
Awesome outfit and attitude, Thank You!!

As someone whose closet is 90% black clothing, I was immediately drawn to this photo. What I find is that a monochronistic wardrobe is incredibly freeing—you can create layers and combinations such as those in this photo and be amazingly creative with what you own. The restriction in color allows you to show much more of your personality in the way that you put it together. I also find that you end up wearing the clothes—rather than the clothes wearing you.

Amazing!

I’m always inspired everytime i’m here. Thank you for the wonderful pictures.

Monochromatic at it’s best! It is so true about the importance of texture and different fabric “weights”, when attempting this look. It should always seem as effortless as this does.

The bag is great!
What is it from? Does anyone know?
I was looking for ages to find such a bag!

Loving this look, looks brilliant with all the layers

I really like your observation on this. It's such an education.