Andrée Putman, The Queen of Black and White



What would black be without white, and white without black? I’m not speaking metaphorically here (though the idea certainly holds meaning). Since I first started drawing and designing clothes as a young teenager, I’ve always been drawn to the stark contrast and purity of black and white. I’ve already shared my admiration for Pierre Soulages and his ... More

Pierre Soulages: Black Like You’ve Never Seen It Before



I have always loved the color black—much to the dismay of my family and friends, who were convinced it signaled some deep psychological issue. (A teenager dressed entirely in black? Suspicious, indeed.) But I adored the color then, and I still do. These days, my all-black wardrobe raises fewer eyebrows. When I was younger, I never cared what others ... More