Black & Gold

Achieving high-def depth with brocade, foil, leaf, sequins and embossed surfaces, black-and-gold alchemizes Renaissance, hippie, Asian, and modernist influences in spectacular ways.

HOW TO WEAR IT
Let gold dominate. It's more fun and flattering. Do not let any other color come out to play with these two. No jewelry except for gold earrings. Find one knockout garment that will take you through the holiday and beyond.

Photos: (left to right) Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Prabal Gurung, Dolce & Gabbana

Sequined polyester, $149; hm.com for stores.

Embroidered wool-polyester with fox fur, $650; at select Michael Kors stores.

Beaded cotton and leather, $675; 949-715-3254.

Velvet and metallic leather, $995; at select Jimmy Choo stores.

Theysken's Theory Wool-Nylon Jacket, $645

Rag & Bone Acetate lambswool Jacket, $575