WORDS BY STEPHEN YU
Ever since Comme Des Garcons first debuted at Paris Fashion Week, the all-black aesthetic has been prevalent on catwalks and streets globally. From Kawukobo's loyal followers (dubbed 'crows') to Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens, to Nazir Mazhar and black tracksuits on front rows, and Acronym's goth ninja's, the darkest colour has always coloured fashion's most avant-garde moments. One of this season's trends seeks to flip this on its head. Here's how to wear white-on-white this season. Even Skepta's been doing it.
Snow White
Mix technical fabrics like Prada's luxurious nylon and Stone Island's innovative bonded leather, with functional pieces like these Cav Empt climbing trousers and Saloman's to create an alpine-inspired performance sportswear look.
Shop Now: Prada White Logo Bucket Hat // Stone Island Ice Jacket // Cav Empt Buckle Waist Climbing Trousers // Saloman S/Lab White Snowcross ADV Sneakers
Wacky White
For those who want to a cut a more unconventional silhouette, we turn again to Comme (is there anything Rei can't do?!). Get creative with different shapes by pairing this asymmetrical jacket with some drop-crotch trousers from Unconditional, or this CDG skirt for the more adventurous dresser. Wear them all together if you have the minerals.
Shop Now: Comme des Garcons Homme Plus Asymmetrical Square Embossed Jacket // Unconditional Cropped Harem Trousers // Comme des Garcons Homme Plus Pleated Short Skirt
Luxe Whites
Winter is all about layering. But even more important when wearing just white is to layer with textures. Mix premium wool from Holiday, with a Jil Sander padded down, heavyweight French terry sweatpants from CDG and rugged boots by Rombaut for a luxury look and feel. You might need to keep some money aside for your dry-cleaning bill however...
Shop Now: Holiday Chunky Turtle Neck Jumper // Raf Simons Turtle Neck Fitted Top // Jil Sander Padded Gilet // Comme des Garcons Homme Plus White Side Stripe Sweat Pants
Smart White
Black tie. The little black dress. Why does black get all the limelight when it comes to formal events? Prove that white can be just as smart as black with this Martin Margiela coat, Neil Barrett chinos and Camper Lab derbys. Farfetch will not be held responsible should you break any dress codes.
Shop Now: Maison Margiela Tailored Button Down Coat // Neil Barrett Classic Tailored Chinos // Camper Lab Pix Lace Up Shoes
Off-White
Would any list on white be complete without mentioning Off-White? Virgil's debut at Louis Vuitton took us on a journey through all the colours of the rainbow, and even lead with a slew of all-white looks. And let's not forget his head-to-toe white LV look at the Met Gala (okay, he wore blue Off-White x Nike Jordan I's, forgive me). Very meta. This one's just for fun guys.
