Graphic Glamour: The Modern Way to Wear Monochrome

Because black-and-white isn’t boring—it’s iconic.

Polka dots, quilted bags, and sleek leather boots—Valentino knows how to do monochrome with maximum impact. This isn’t your basic black-and-white moment. It’s bold, graphic, and unapologetically chic. The trick? Playing with texture, contrast, and unexpected silhouettes to create a look that’s both timeless and totally today. Let’s talk about how to bring that high-fashion, gallery-window energy to your everyday wardrobe.

Polka Dots, Please

This retro print has gone refined. Ditch the girly vibes and style your dots with sharp lines and structured accessories.

Boots That Ground the Look

Chunky leather boots bring edge and attitude. Whether paired with a mini or layered under a maxi, they’re the power move your outfit needs.

Black & White Bags Done Right

It’s not just about matching—contrast is key. Quilted textures and bold hardware give your look dimension and drama.

Add a Little Ruffle

Ruffles in the right place (hello, neckline) are not fussy—they’re fashion. Keep the rest of your look sleek to balance the volume.

Monochrome isn’t minimal—it’s magnetic. It’s a statement made in contrast, balance, and detail. And when done right? It turns the simplest palette into the most unforgettable outfit. Go ahead, lean into the contrast. Style it your way—and don’t forget the boots.

Style Sonata

We are Style Sonata –– a meeting place for the free-spirited and the adventurer at heart. Over the years, we’ve built a community of bon vivants who dance to their own beat and who live life passionately. And we believe in a new luxury –– the luxury of the authentic, rare and unique. 

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