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Pernille Teisbaek on Why Black Is Never Boring, From Saint Laurent's Paris Show to Her Wardrobe Heroes

other · 2026-09-30

Pernille Teisbaek believes that black serves as a powerful expression in fashion, a sentiment showcased during Anthony Vaccarello's 10-year anniversary at the Saint Laurent show in Paris, where attendees showcased their interpretations of the black dress code. She highlights the importance of texture and proportion, naming a leather jacket as her ultimate black staple, which allows for creative freedom without the distraction of color. Teisbaek reached out to three friends for their insights on black styling: Christine Centenera prioritizes structure and accessories, opting for a leather jacket paired with black trousers, while Charlotte Gainsbourg favors an all-black look for daytime. She concludes that black is a classic choice, recommending starting with favorite wardrobe staples. The article also features a curated selection of black items, including stretch duchesse pants and a shearling bomber jacket.

Key facts

  • Pernille Teisbaek argues black is a powerful, expressive wardrobe choice rather than a safe fallback
  • Anthony Vaccarello asked guests to wear black for his 10-year Saint Laurent anniversary at the Saint Laurent show in Paris
  • Teisbaek says guests interpreted the same black dress code in widely different ways
  • Her ultimate black wardrobe hero is a leather jacket, and she owns several she wears on repeat
  • She emphasizes texture and proportion, mixing leather with denim and lace with tailoring
  • Christine Centenera cites structure, materials and shape, plus accessories, shoes, sunglasses and jewelry
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg said she would absolutely wear head-to-toe black in the daytime
  • Teisbaek's edit includes stretch duchesse pants, a double-breasted jacket, a shearling bomber jacket and Comme des Garçons

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Saint Laurent
  • Vogue
  • Comme des Garçons

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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