H, A, Double L, O. Double U, Double E, N Spells... Trend?

Jul 02, 2008 @ 1:30pm

black and orange on fall 08 runways.jpg Traditionally a taboo color combination, the pairing of orange and black dominated the runways for Fall 08. Orange accents paired with black ensembles made bold appearances, seen in the high collars at Prada and the opaque tights at Alessandro Dell' Acqua.

Aquascutum, Christian Lacroix, Gaultier and Narciso Rogriguez reversed the new combination, swapping out the traditional little black dress for more vibrant orange creations paired with opaque tights in black and burnt orange.

Moschino Cheap & Chic did their own version of Halloween-chic with a black and orange printed coat, and Comme des Garcons took the trend to new heights with a voluminous tulle skirt and top, finished off with black tights and dreadlocks.

We've always considered black and orange to be a spooky combination worn only on the day of the dead, but since it's now a runway trend, will we start seeing it on all the other days, too?

--AUDREY SMITH

posted by guest

Jul 02, 2008 2:38PM

how is this colour combo taboo?
i wear orange and black together on a regular basis and don't think anything of it...

posted by xnoelle25

Jul 02, 2008 2:48PM

Day of the dead as in November 1st in Mexico? I guess that could work too. I like it though. It's sort of how black and yellow is so chic even though it's reminiscent of a bee. I get that all the time... Hopefully black and orange will become more accepted and not so Giants or All Hallow's Eve.

posted by guest

Jul 02, 2008 3:13PM

Yes! That means I can wear school colors without worrying about fashion!! Or something...

posted by guest

Jul 02, 2008 3:20PM

The Comme des Garcons model looks like a cross between a person who has had a tragic Halloween crepe paper and twine accident and an avant garde pumpkin costume for the same holiday.

On the other hand the Narciso dress is awesome. And looks suspiciously like something Chloe Sevigny wore to...something...

posted by Holly

Jul 02, 2008 4:39PM

That setttles it! I have a fab LBD that is too fun to just wear black opaque tights with. I'm going to wear it with burnt orange tights (if I can find them) and my black patent Mary Jane's.
Can't wait for fall. It may look choppy, but I don't care.

posted by guest

Jul 02, 2008 5:16PM

I'm starting to think there are currently no taboos in fashion.
Which I'll admit, seems make things less interesting.

posted by guest

Jul 02, 2008 5:41PM

The Lacroix dress is amazing. The black works so well because it allows the brilliant orange to stand out and her legs just fade into the background. PLUS - i love those boots!

posted by anonymoose

Jul 02, 2008 6:41PM

ugh. orange is the one color i will NOT wear. i have naturally jet black hair and have always thought the combo equals halloween. no, thanks.

posted by guest

Jul 02, 2008 9:04PM

And don't forget A.F. Vandevorst! Their collection was straight-up halloween, which was really disappointing in my opinion.

posted by la petite fashionista

Jul 02, 2008 11:21PM

i usually dont have trouble wearing taboo colors together (black & navy, black & brown all look great), but orange & black is hard for me to grasp. I think all of these looks remind me a little too much of those dress-up witch costumes.

posted by juicycouturex3

Jul 02, 2008 11:35PM

Luella's fall 08 ready to wear was also straight-up halloween... there were even witches hats.

posted by guest

Jul 03, 2008 9:05AM

it actaully spells hallouun. oh, snap! I'm looking foward to this trend.. many times I find myself saying, ah that looks too halloween-y.

posted by guest

Jul 03, 2008 11:43PM

There's a town in central NJ where orange and black is de rigueur.

posted by dumbbrunette5

Jul 04, 2008 7:10AM

since when does hallouueen spell halloween?
i actually like the color combination on the narciso outfit but i think with the darker shades of orange its too much like a costume for me