With the arrival of spring, which still reminds us of itself from time to time, the temptation to finally put aside all the monochrome looks is becoming stronger. You already want to hide your dark jeans until September. The same goes for all the chocolate brown things that dominated in autumn and winter. But very soon, judging by the collections of the autumn-winter 2026/2027 season, black will be in the spotlight again. However, now in the company of blue. It was this duo that designers showed especially often. From checkered and leather looks at Chloé to bright knitwear at Courrèges and evening silhouettes at Balmain, the combination of black and blue has become one of the most noticeable techniques of the season.
Unexpected accessories
Acne Studios paired cobalt blue stilettos with black skinny pants in a 1980s style. The blue accent made this look livelier and more expressive. Without it, it would have looked like just another monochromatic outfit.
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Acne Studios fall-winter 2026/2027
Accessories are generally the easiest way to try a combination of black and blue, if you don’t want to build an entire look on it yet. These can be blue shoes or a roomy bag, like Chloé. This technique works very simply. Black serves as the base, and blue adds freshness and mood.
Chloé fall-winter 2026/2027
Return to office aesthetics
At Tom Ford, Heider Ackermann reimagined the classic wardrobe through a black and blue palette. Instead of the usual white shirts, he offered bright and rich blue models.
Tom Ford fall-winter 2026/2027
Black and blue work perfectly in a business wardrobe. This combination makes a strict look less predictable, but does not deprive it of formality. On the contrary, the black color adds structure, and the blue refreshes the entire set. As a result, the outfit has a more modern and much more interesting look.
Tom Ford fall-winter 2026/2027
Preppy blue
Dries Van Noten turned to the aesthetics of the American university uniform. Michael Ryder confidently followed this path at Celine. Blue blazers appeared on the catwalk with a clear hint of the attire of students of the Ivy League institutions. At Off-White, cobalt-blue sports jackets were combined with baggy black jeans.
Off-White fall-winter 2026/2027
This is the power of this color combination: it can be strict, casual, and relaxed. It all depends on the cut of the clothes, the materials, and the overall mood.
Dries Van Noten fall-winter 2026/2027
Unexpected textures
At Chloé, Chemena Kamali, whose work is usually associated with white boho dresses, stayed true to her approach, but this time she added a voluminous blue checked skirt to the collection. She paired it with a zipped black leather jacket. It was the contrast of the lightweight fabric and the thick leather that made this look particularly powerful.
Chloé fall-winter 2026/2027
At Balmain, deep blue became an alternative to black in eveningwear. Voluminous blouses were combined with pencil skirts and leather boots. In such looks, black and blue looked not just fresh, but truly spectacular.
Balmain fall-winter 2026/2027
Jersey
Courrèges opted for bright blue jerseys peeking out from under sharp black jackets, a notable departure from the motocross style the house is usually associated with. That’s why the black and blue combination worked particularly well here.
Courrèges autumn-winter 2026/2027
In 2026, the combination of black and blue is a thoughtful fashion decision. This duet of colors gives the image depth and structure. That is why you can and should start combining black and blue now, without waiting for the next season.
Rabanne fall-winter 2026/2027
Based on material from vogue.co.uk