Saturday Style: Shop Spring's Black and White Duality Now

Just a month and a half ago I was writing about the domination of white on the Spring runways. Seize the trend now with Resort looks that are already in store. Why wait?!

We explore all forms of Spring's clean slate plus its duality with black in block, print, and stripe. While Marc Jacobs' stripes and LV's checkerboard may have dominated in New York and Paris this September, wear the trend months before those collections hit stores in March. It's said the Resort collections influence what we see in Spring, and this is no exception.

STRIPE AND PRINT

Celine $3,100-$1,900 @ NM stores.

Stella McCartney Floral Print Blazer $1,695.

Stella Gingham Bustier & Floral-Printed Shorts  $2,060-$595.

Stella Falabella Fold-Over Floral-Canvas Tote Bag $1,280.

Guiseppe Zanotti Satin Stripe Floral Pump $1,150.

THE BLACK AND WHITE BLOCK

Chado Ralph Rucci.

Lanvin Bow-Front Sleeveless Jacket & Ruffle-Waist Skirt  $2,270-$2,575.

Christopher Kane Printed Maxi $3,415.

3.1 Phillip Lim $995 top & $1,500 pants.

WHITE-OUT

Marchesa.

Alexander McQueen.

Celine.

Alexander McQueen Tuxedo Gown $3,475.

McQueen Sleeveless Pucker-Knit Dress $2,295.

McQueen Double Breasted Jacket and Flared Pant in Satin Twill $4,595.

McQueen Geometric Intarsia-Knit Flounce Dress $2,395.

THE INSPIRATION-- SPRING 2013

Haider Ackerman.

Louis Vuitton.