Into the Noir
By Amy Spiezio
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Rick Guidotti
STYLING BY Stelios F. Stylianou at Halley Resources
MAKE-UP/HAIR Joseph Bogess & Reiko Love at Halley Resources
MODELS Magda Fuchs at Next and Erna at Ford

Flattering and functional, black never forgets the primary directive—style. Black has resurfaced in the fashion world adding a touch of mystery and romance, as well as a degree of sophistication that has been missing in the lighter hues of previous seasons.

This season, the runways have been filled with so many different style directions, from lace-decked goth divas, black and white striped mods, and fur- and feather draped fashion plates, to Victorian romantics and Edwardian dandies, all with one thing in common: Black.

And while over the past few years, black frames may have been limited to Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O-inspired sunwear, those days are gone. The color's simplicity gives reign to creativity in detail perfectly suited to ophthalmic frames. Peeks of paisley, startling contrasts with white, dramatic metallic glints, and so many eyewear shapes move well beyond basic black.

Poetic Pose Striking a romantic tone in BCBG style Amerie by Clearvision Optical. White top by Yves St. Laurent at Jeffrey New York. Black cardigan by APC at APC	Bow and Ruffles Chanel style CH 3083-B by Luxottica. Dress by A. Cheng. Blouse by Joseph Statkus at Jeffreys New York
Buttoned-Up Beauty Kio Yamato style KP-042. Shirt by A. Cheng. Overshirt by A.P.C. at A.P.C. Pants by Kenneth Cole	Elegant Ties Kenneth Cole style KC-536/Sulliven St. from Marcolin. Top by Dries Van Noten at Jeffrey New York. Dress by Kenneth Cole
Constant Contrast Kirk Originals Candy collection style Jada. Jacket from John Richmond X by John Richmond. Blouse by Jil Sander