Haute in black: How fashion designers are redefining the power suit for today’s woman

Jasmine Alimin
Jasmine Alimin • 1 min read

An unlikely shade to dominate the spring-summer season, black was a recurring theme on the runways, proving that 2023 is all about making bold statements. Many brands started their shows with an unusual outpouring of sexy black numbers rather than leaving them to the last.

What is even more refreshing are the clever ways designers reinvent the all-black pants suit to embolden the empowered women of today. It is no longer a borrowed-from-the-boys look but more about a mutual sartorial style full of confident feminist energy.

From sexy cut-outs at Balmain, Alexander McQueen and Hermès, to fun onesies at Stella McCartney, or peek-a-boo sheerness at Chanel, this season’s pant suits are extremely versatile and fashionable.

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