Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week AW 2011/12: Street Style - Black/White

Anja Rubik

As the Fashion Week street style posts come to an end, the tension builds up. I'm sure you're all waiting for the post on the models off-duty and you're going to see it later today. But for now let's focus on the third big trend off the runway: after bright colors and neutrals here come the lavish black or black and white looks. Models, socialites, journalists or famous actors and directors they all embrace black as the chic go-to shade in their closet from time to time. 

It's really hard to pick favorites among these looks, but I'd say some of my clear favorites are Olivia Palermo's stunning Valentino frock, Anja Rubik's sheer long dress and the white blouse/black trousers combo on a Chanel backdrop. Did you pick any favorites?

Olivia Palermo

Alexa Chung

Anne Hathaway

Sofia Coppola

Don't forget to stop by later for the models' street style looks during Fashion Week!


Photos: Vogue, Elle, NY Times